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DfE IntertradeIreland - Phase 9 - InterTradeIreland Go-2-Tender Programme

INTERTRADEIRELAND

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Award

04 Feb 2025 at 14:53

Tender

15 Nov 2024 at 11:43

Summary of the contracting process

InterTradeIreland, a body governed by public law, has completed the contracting process for the "DfE IntertradeIreland - Phase 9 - InterTradeIreland Go-2-Tender Programme." The contract, valued at £267,801, has been awarded to CORE Consulting Business Growth Advisors Ltd. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure and covered by the GPA. The contract signed on 3rd February 2025 involves business services in areas such as law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. This programme aims to design, deliver, and manage Phase 9 of the tender training programme to support businesses in Northern Ireland.

This tender opens numerous opportunities for businesses in consulting, training, and management, particularly those specialising in business growth and tender preparation services. With a contract duration of three years and a potential extension of twelve months, businesses skilled in delivering high-quality training and consultancy services are well-suited to compete. This contract's nature allows businesses to engage with public procurement processes, enhancing their market reach and credibility. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with a robust understanding of the public procurement landscape will find this project particularly beneficial for growth and diversification.

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Notice Title

DfE IntertradeIreland - Phase 9 - InterTradeIreland Go-2-Tender Programme

Notice Description

InterTradeIreland wishes to procure the services of a Contractor to design, deliver and manage Phase 9 of the Go-2-Tender Training Programme.

Lot Information

Lot 1

InterTradeIreland wishes to procure the services of a Contractor to design, deliver and manage Phase 9 of the Go-2-Tender Training Programme. Additional information: This contract is for 3 years with an option for a further 12 months extension

Options: This contract is for 3 years with an option for a further 12 months extension

Renewal: Option to extend for a further period of 1 year

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b6c3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003673-2025
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

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


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79411000 - General management consultancy services

79420000 - Management-related services

79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£272,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£272,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£267,801 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Feb 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
INTERTRADEIRELAND
Contact Name
SSDAdmin.CPDfinance-ni.gov.uk
Contact Email
ssdadmin.cpd@finance-ni.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWRY
Postcode
BT34 2DE
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)
TLN08 Newry, Mourne and Down
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Newry, Mourne and Down
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Newry and Armagh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CORE CONSULTING BUSINESS GROWTH ADVISORS

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