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Award

31 May 2022 at 12:27

Tender

09 Dec 2021 at 16:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "DfE Invest NI - Provision of Trade Advisory Services in GB and RoI" is managed by Invest NI, located in Belfast, United Kingdom. This active tender falls under the services category, specifically focusing on administration, defence, and social security services. The tender period commenced on December 9, 2021, and submissions are due by January 17, 2022. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing broad participation, with the evaluation criteria emphasising quality (70%) and cost (30%) for each lot. The contract period is set for a total duration of five years, with potential extensions in the second and fourth years.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating within various sectors such as aerospace, construction, healthcare, engineering, and technology. Firms specializing in trade advisory services, management consultancy, or related fields would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. As the service aims to enhance trade capabilities in Great Britain and the Republic of Ireland, successful bidders could benefit from a substantial contract value, fostering further business growth and expanding their market presence.

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Notice Title

DfE Invest NI - Provision of Trade Advisory Services in GB and RoI

Notice Description

DfE Invest NI - Provision of Trade Advisory Services in GB and RoI

Lot Information

Aerospace

DfE Invest NI - Provision of Trade Advisory Services in GB and RoI

Options: the TAS GB RoI service will run for a total contract period of five years with breaks/extensions at the end of years two and four 2+2+1 contract. The one year extension will provide opportunities to not proceed and enable alignment with global TAS procurement.

Renewal: It is proposed that the TAS GB RoI service will run for a total contract period of five years with breaks/extensions at the end of years two and four (2+2+1 contract.) The one year extension will provide opportunities to not proceed and enable alignment with global TAS procurement.

Space

DfE Invest NI - Provision of Trade Advisory Services in GB and RoI

Options: the TAS GB RoI service will run for a total contract period of five years with breaks/extensions at the end of years two and four 2+2+1 contract. The one year extension will provide opportunities to not proceed and enable alignment with global TAS procurement.

Renewal: It is proposed that the TAS GB RoI service will run for a total contract period of five years with breaks/extensions at the end of years two and four (2+2+1 contract.) The one year extension will provide opportunities to not proceed and enable alignment with global TAS procurement.

Construction

DfE Invest NI - Provision of Trade Advisory Services in GB and RoI

Options: the TAS GB RoI service will run for a total contract period of five years with breaks/extensions at the end of years two and four 2+2+1 contract. The one year extension will provide opportunities to not proceed and enable alignment with global TAS procurement.

Renewal: It is proposed that the TAS GB RoI service will run for a total contract period of five years with breaks/extensions at the end of years two and four (2+2+1 contract.) The one year extension will provide opportunities to not proceed and enable alignment with global TAS procurement.

Consumer Goods

DfE Invest NI - Provision of Trade Advisory Services in GB and RoI

Options: the TAS GB RoI service will run for a total contract period of five years with breaks/extensions at the end of years two and four 2+2+1 contract. The one year extension will provide opportunities to not proceed and enable alignment with global TAS procurement.

Renewal: It is proposed that the TAS GB RoI service will run for a total contract period of five years with breaks/extensions at the end of years two and four (2+2+1 contract.) The one year extension will provide opportunities to not proceed and enable alignment with global TAS procurement.

Engineering

DfE Invest NI - Provision of Trade Advisory Services in GB and RoI

Options: the TAS GB RoI service will run for a total contract period of five years with breaks/extensions at the end of years two and four 2+2+1 contract. The one year extension will provide opportunities to not proceed and enable alignment with global TAS procurement.

Renewal: It is proposed that the TAS GB RoI service will run for a total contract period of five years with breaks/extensions at the end of years two and four (2+2+1 contract.) The one year extension will provide opportunities to not proceed and enable alignment with global TAS procurement.

Food and Drink

DfE Invest NI - Provision of Trade Advisory Services in GB and RoI

Options: the TAS GB RoI service will run for a total contract period of five years with breaks/extensions at the end of years two and four 2+2+1 contract. The one year extension will provide opportunities to not proceed and enable alignment with global TAS procurement.

Renewal: It is proposed that the TAS GB RoI service will run for a total contract period of five years with breaks/extensions at the end of years two and four (2+2+1 contract.) The one year extension will provide opportunities to not proceed and enable alignment with global TAS procurement.

Healthcare and Life Sciences

DfE Invest NI - Provision of Trade Advisory Services in GB and RoI

Options: the TAS GB RoI service will run for a total contract period of five years with breaks/extensions at the end of years two and four 2+2+1 contract. The one year extension will provide opportunities to not proceed and enable alignment with global TAS procurement.

Renewal: It is proposed that the TAS GB RoI service will run for a total contract period of five years with breaks/extensions at the end of years two and four (2+2+1 contract.) The one year extension will provide opportunities to not proceed and enable alignment with global TAS procurement.

Professional Services

DfE Invest NI - Provision of Trade Advisory Services in GB and RoI

Options: the TAS GB RoI service will run for a total contract period of five years with breaks/extensions at the end of years two and four 2+2+1 contract. The one year extension will provide opportunities to not proceed and enable alignment with global TAS procurement.

Renewal: It is proposed that the TAS GB RoI service will run for a total contract period of five years with breaks/extensions at the end of years two and four (2+2+1 contract.) The one year extension will provide opportunities to not proceed and enable alignment with global TAS procurement.

Technology and Creative

DfE Invest NI - Provision of Trade Advisory Services in GB and RoI

Options: the TAS GB RoI service will run for a total contract period of five years with breaks/extensions at the end of years two and four 2+2+1 contract. The one year extension will provide opportunities to not proceed and enable alignment with global TAS procurement.

Renewal: It is proposed that the TAS GB RoI service will run for a total contract period of five years with breaks/extensions at the end of years two and four (2+2+1 contract.) The one year extension will provide opportunities to not proceed and enable alignment with global TAS procurement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02ff7a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015196-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

66150000 - Financial markets administration services

75000000 - Administration, defence and social security services

75110000 - General public services

75111100 - Executive services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,900,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,900,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£680,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 May 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 May 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active, Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Invest NI
Additional Buyers

InvestNI

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT2 7ES
Postcode Area
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN0 Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
9
Supplier Names

CLOSE FOCUS LIMITED

CORE CONSULTING BUSINESS GROWTH ADVISORS LTD

DIAMOND CONSULTING

Full Circle

INTEGRITY-NI LTD

KAPPA CONSULTING

KAREN THOMPSON CONSULTING

NORTHERN IRELAND SPACE OFFICE

TANGIBLE CONSULTING

Further Information

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