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ID 4968205 DfE - Invest NI - Provision of Advice and Guidance on NI's Dual Market Access Framework

INVEST NORTHERN IRELAND

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Award

10 Jan 2024 at 09:18

Tender

19 Oct 2023 at 11:59

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the tender "ID 4968205 DfE - Invest NI - Provision of Advice and Guidance on NI's Dual Market Access Framework" involves Invest Northern Ireland as the buying organization. This tender falls under the services industry category for providing advice and guidance on Northern Ireland's Dual Market Access proposition. The tender, currently in the active stage, aims to appoint contractors for two separate lots related to the movement of goods and people in Northern Ireland. The contracts are expected to commence in December 2023, with a tender period ending on November 20, 2023.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for contractors experienced in economic research services and consultancy. Businesses capable of providing advice and analysis in the specified areas are well-suited to compete. The tender process, following an open procedure, offers the chance to work closely with Invest NI and foreign direct investors. Interested parties should note the critical dates, such as the bid validity period ending on February 18, 2024, and be prepared to adhere to the CPD regulations and requirements throughout the procurement process.

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Notice Title

ID 4968205 DfE - Invest NI - Provision of Advice and Guidance on NI's Dual Market Access Framework

Notice Description

The Client wishes to appoint a framework of Contractors to Provide advice, analysis and guidance to Invest NI (including its overseas offices), potential foreign direct investors, and DfE on the benefits (or otherwise) of Northern Ireland's Dual Market Access proposition brought about through the Northern Ireland Protocol and Windsor Framework. There are two separate Lots with a maximum of 3 Contractors to be appointed per Lot: 1. Advice, Analysis and Guidance on the Movement of Goods To and From Northern Ireland 2. Advice and Guidance on the Movement of People It is intended that the contracts will commence upon contract award (expected to be December 2023).

Lot Information

Lot 1 Advice, Analysis and Guidance on the Movement of Goods To and From NI

The Client wishes to appoint a framework of Contractors to Provide advice, analysis and guidance to Invest NI (including its overseas offices), potential foreign direct investors, and DfE on the benefits (or otherwise) of Northern Ireland's Dual Market Access proposition brought about through the Northern Ireland Protocol and Windsor Framework. There are two separate Lots with a maximum of 3 Contractors to be appointed per Lot: 1. Advice, Analysis and Guidance on the Movement of Goods To and From Northern Ireland 2. Advice and Guidance on the Movement of People It is intended that the contracts will commence upon contract award (expected to be December 2023).

Options: There is one option to extend for any period up to, and including, twelve months.

Lot 2 Advice and Guidance on the Movement of People

The Client wishes to appoint a framework of Contractors to Provide advice, analysis and guidance to Invest NI (including its overseas offices), potential foreign direct investors, and DfE on the benefits (or otherwise) of Northern Ireland's Dual Market Access proposition brought about through the Northern Ireland Protocol and Windsor Framework. There are two separate Lots with a maximum of 3 Contractors to be appointed per Lot: 1. Advice, Analysis and Guidance on the Movement of Goods To and From Northern Ireland 2. Advice and Guidance on the Movement of People It is intended that the contracts will commence upon contract award (expected to be December 2023).

Options: There is one option to extend for any period up to, and including, twelve months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-040d5c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000734-2024
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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

79311400 - Economic research services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79411000 - General management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jan 20242 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
INVEST NORTHERN IRELAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
strategicdelivery.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

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