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DfE Invest NI - Economic Services Framework Agreement

INVEST NORTHERN IRELAND

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25 Apr 2022 at 09:38

TenderUpdate

21 Feb 2022 at 14:24

Summary of the contracting process

Invest Northern Ireland is conducting the "DfE Invest NI - Economic Services Framework Agreement" procurement process, aimed at acquiring business and management consultancy services. The procurement is currently at the award stage, having completed the tender phase after extending the deadline for submissions to 24 February 2022. The framework includes multiple lots, specifically addressing economic advice and business case evaluations, with significant contract values recorded at £400,000 and £2,000,000 respectively. All activities are hosted within the UK jurisdiction, aligning with the open procurement method.

This framework presents an attractive opportunity for consultancy firms, particularly those specialising in economic impact assessments, financial management, and evaluation consultancy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and larger consultancy firms alike will find prospects to participate in the competitive bidding process. Businesses in the UK looking to expand their services in economic consultancy or provide innovative solutions in management could greatly benefit from engaging with this framework and submitting proposals.

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Notice Title

DfE Invest NI - Economic Services Framework Agreement

Notice Description

DfE Invest NI - Economic Services Framework Agreement

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Economic Advice for Casework

DfE Invest NI - Economic Services Framework Agreement

Options: One option to extend the framework duration for 24 months beyond the initial 24 months

Lot 2 - Business Cases and Evaluations

DfE Invest NI - Economic Services Framework Agreement

Options: One option to extend the framework duration for 24 months beyond the initial 24 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03196e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010565-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79311410 - Economic impact assessment

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79412000 - Financial management consultancy services

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,400,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Apr 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
INVEST NORTHERN IRELAND
Contact Name
Justice.CPDfinance-ni.gov.uk
Contact Email
justice.cpd@finance-ni.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT3 9ED
Post Town
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
TLN Northern Ireland, TLN0 Northern Ireland

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
7
Supplier Names

CAPAXO

COGENT MANAGEMENT CONSULTING

GRANT THORNTON NI

HATCH ASSOCIATES

LMK ADVISORY

RSM UK CONSULTING

SQW

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