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ID 3924628 DFE - Tourism NI - Managed Business Support Services

TOURISM NORTHERN IRELAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

26 Jul 2022 at 10:16

Tender

29 Mar 2022 at 08:12

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Tourism Northern Ireland is for the provision of Managed Business Support Services to the tourism industry, identified as ID 3924628. The procurement is classified under general management consultancy services and falls within the services category. This tender is currently in the active stage following a completed award with a contract value of £7,500,000. The contract commenced in May 2022 with an initial duration of one year and options for two extensions of a year each. The submission deadline for bids expired on 3rd May 2022, with key activities like bid opening occurring on the same date.

This tender presents a robust opportunity for businesses involved in consultancy and managed support services, particularly those that specialise in tourism-related sectors. Companies with expertise in business development consultancy, training services, and management consultancy will find themselves well-positioned to compete. Given the significant financial commitment, businesses that can demonstrate a proven track record of delivering quality service and innovation in the tourism sector may experience substantial growth from engaging in this contract.

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Notice Title

ID 3924628 DFE - Tourism NI - Managed Business Support Services

Notice Description

Tourism Northern Ireland (TNI) wishes to appoint a Contractor to provide a Managed Business Support Service to the Tourism Industry. It is anticipated that this Contract will commence in May 2022 for a duration of one year with the option to extend for two further periods of 12 months each.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Tourism Northern Ireland (TNI) wishes to appoint a Contractor to provide a Managed Business Support Service to the Tourism Industry. It is anticipated that this Contract will commence in May 2022 for a duration of one year with the option to extend for two further periods of 12 months each.

Options: The Contract will commence upon the date of Contract award for an initial period of 3 years with the option to extend for two further periods of 2 years each.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-032734
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020281-2022
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

73220000 - Development consultancy services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79411000 - General management consultancy services

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

80000000 - Education and training services

80500000 - Training services

80510000 - Specialist training services

80521000 - Training programme services

80530000 - Vocational training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£7,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£7,500,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 May 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jul 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
A tender is expected to be published approximately 3-6 months before the end of this Contract.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TOURISM NORTHERN IRELAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ssdadmin.cpd@finance-ni.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT2 7ES
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

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WHOLESCHOOL SOFTWARE

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