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ID 5448866 INVEST NI - PROVISION OF GROW BEYOND (EARLY STAGE EXPORTERS) PROGRAMME IN GREAT BRITAIN AND REPUBLIC OF IRELAND 2024-2029

Invest Northern Ireland

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Summary of the contracting process

Invest Northern Ireland (Invest NI) has successfully awarded the contract for the delivery and management of "The Grow Beyond Programme" aimed at early-stage exporters in Great Britain and the Republic of Ireland for the period of 2024-2029. This procurement process was conducted via an open procedure and concluded with the contract awarded to Core Consulting Business Growth Advisors Ltd. The programme, estimated at £485,000, targets small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to develop or expand their export capabilities into the Republic of Ireland (RoI) and Great Britain (GB). The contract was officially signed on 28 January 2025, with full completion in progress by Invest NI, headquartered in Belfast, Northern Ireland.

The Grow Beyond Programme presents substantial opportunities for SMEs specializing in business management, consultancy, marketing, and export development services. Ideal candidates are those with expertise in market research, management training, and consultancy services. The programme seeks to enhance the export capabilities of SMEs, fostering significant business growth by providing tailored support to businesses aiming to penetrate or expand within the RoI and GB markets. By participating in this tender, businesses can leverage their expertise to secure a long-term contract, offering the potential for financial stability and increased market presence for the awarded contractor over the next five years.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ID 5448866 INVEST NI - PROVISION OF GROW BEYOND (EARLY STAGE EXPORTERS) PROGRAMME IN GREAT BRITAIN AND REPUBLIC OF IRELAND 2024-2029

Notice Description

Invest NI is now seeking to appoint a Contractor for the delivery and management of "The Grow Beyond Programme" for a five-year period from 2024-2029, with an anticipated launch date in financial quarter 4 2024/25. The Grow Beyond Programme (Grow Beyond) is an export capability development service aimed at Small and Medium sized Enterprises (SMEs) who are either * selling outside Northern Ireland into the RoI and/or GB for the first time or * growing export sales in RoI and GB from a limited base.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Invest NI is now seeking to appoint a Contractor for the delivery and management of "The Grow Beyond Programme" for a five-year period from 2024-2029, with an anticipated launch date in financial quarter 4 2024/25. The Grow Beyond Programme (Grow Beyond) is an export capability development service aimed at Small and Medium sized Enterprises (SMEs) who are either * selling outside Northern Ireland into the RoI and/or GB for the first time or * growing export sales in RoI and GB from a limited base.

Options: The contract will run for an initial period of 24 months from the date of appointment with an option to extend for one further period of 24 months First Extension Period and one final option to extend for 12 months Final Extension Period, subject to satisfactory performance and budgetary provision. Costs shall be fixed for the initial contract period.

Renewal: As per contract documents.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b5eb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003684-2025
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

73210000 - Research consultancy services

73220000 - Development consultancy services

79310000 - Market research services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

80532000 - Management training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£540,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£540,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£485,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jan 20251 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Invest Northern Ireland
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
Not specified
Postcode Area
Not specified
Country
Not specified
Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland, TLN0 Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CORE CONSULTING BUSINESS GROWTH ADVISORS LTD

Further Information

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