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ID 5422287 - DfE - InterTradeIreland - Event Management Services

INTERTRADEIRELAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

08 May 2025 at 15:53

Tender

04 Feb 2025 at 11:26

Summary of the contracting process

InterTradeIreland is seeking a supplier for strategic event management services for its diverse range of events in Northern Ireland and Ireland. The procurement is under the framework of the European legislation 32014L0024, following an open procedure, and adheres to principles outlined in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Classified under CPV code 79951000 for seminar organisation services, the contract was actively awarded to Anderson Spratt Group Ltd on 30th April 2025 for a total value of £1,600,000. The procurement process included a standstill period to allow potential challenges to the award decision, providing transparency and fairness.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in event management, particularly those capable of handling various event formats such as workshops, webinars, conferences, and networking events. Organisations with expertise in branding and audience engagement will find this contract valuable in leveraging InterTradeIreland's brand awareness and programme participation. With a comprehensive award criterion focusing on the experience of the event delivery team and management, businesses equipped with a skilled team and competitive costing strategies are well-positioned to compete in such tenders. The contract terms also allow for potential extensions, offering continuous engagement opportunities for the successful bidder.

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Notice Title

ID 5422287 - DfE - InterTradeIreland - Event Management Services

Notice Description

InterTradeIreland requires a supplier to provide strategic event management services and to support the delivery of its programme of events in both Northern Ireland and Ireland. InterTradeIreland holds a number of events each year, ranging from small workshops, webinars, larger conferences, networking events and award dinners. These events are not only an essential part of programme delivery, but also assist InterTradeIreland in achieving the necessary levels of awareness, engagement and credibility amongst key audiences and meet annual brand awareness, pipeline and programme participation targets. Tenderers should refer to the Specification for further details on the services required.

Lot Information

Lot 1

InterTradeIreland requires a supplier to provide strategic event management services and to support the delivery of its programme of events in both Northern Ireland and Ireland. InterTradeIreland holds a number of events each year, ranging from small workshops, webinars, larger conferences, networking events and award dinners. These events are not only an essential part of programme delivery, but also assist InterTradeIreland in achieving the necessary levels of awareness, engagement and credibility amongst key audiences and meet annual brand awareness, pipeline and programme participation targets. Tenderers should refer to the Specification for further details on the services required.

Options: After the initial contract period, there are two options to extend the contract by up to one year each.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04db63
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019866-2025
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

79950000 - Exhibition, fair and congress organisation services

79951000 - Seminar organisation services

79952000 - Event services

79956000 - Fair and exhibition organisation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,600,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,600,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20259 months 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
Not specified
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

ANDERSON SPRATT GROUP

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