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ID 5166959 DfE - Invest NI - Provision of Advice and Guidance on NI's Dual Market Access Framework

INVEST NORTHERN IRELAND

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Award

14 Mar 2024 at 15:29

Tender

05 Jan 2024 at 15:39

Summary of the contracting process

Invest Northern Ireland has issued a tender titled "ID 5166959 DfE - Invest NI - Provision of Advice and Guidance on NI's Dual Market Access Framework" as part of the services category. This tender aims to appoint contractors to provide advice, analysis, and guidance on the movement of goods and people related to Northern Ireland's Dual Market Access proposition. The contract is expected to commence in March 2024, with two lots available for bidding. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the maximum number of lots bid per supplier is two.

This tender offers lucrative business opportunities for consultancy and economic research firms. Businesses with expertise in market and economic research, business consultancy, and general management consultancy services are well-suited to compete. The successful contractor's performance will be closely monitored, with strict requirements for satisfactory performance levels. Contractors failing to meet performance standards may face escalation to senior management and possible exclusion from future procurement competitions.

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Notice Title

ID 5166959 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 March 2024).

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 March 2024).

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 March 2024).

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-042b18
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008224-2024
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

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
£200,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Mar 20241 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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

CLEAVER FULTON RANKIN

INSTITUTE OF EXPORT AND INTERNATIONAL TRADE THE

KPMG

PINNACLE GROWTH GROUP

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