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DFE Tourism NI Managed Business Support Services

TOURISM NORTHERN IRELAND

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

05 Jan 2026 at 17:03

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

14 Nov 2025 at 09:49

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

09 Jun 2025 at 09:52

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

07 Mar 2025 at 16:13

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process entitled "DFE Tourism NI Managed Business Support Services" is managed by Tourism Northern Ireland, aimed at enhancing the tourism industry through business support services. The contracting authority is based in Belfast, UK, under the central government classification, with involvement from the Department of Finance (Northern Ireland) as the procuring entity. This tender falls under the services category, specifically targeting consultancy and training. The procurement follows an open procedure and is currently at the contract award stage, as of January 2026, having commenced with planning stages earlier in March 2025. Contracts were signed to commence on 26 November 2025 and are expected to conclude by 25 November 2028, with potential extensions lasting until 2030. It has a gross contract value of £4,800,000.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in business and management consultancy, research, and developmental consultancy services. Firms that excel in delivering educational and training services will find this opportunity particularly beneficial for expanding their business offerings in the sector. With an expected focus on sustainability, innovation, and digitalisation, companies that bring unique expertise or innovative approaches could appeal strongly to the buyers. SMEs, such as the successful bidder PROFILETREE WEB DESIGN AND DIGITAL MARKETING LIMITED, leveraging these areas of expertise, can position themselves as invaluable partners to support significant growth in Northern Ireland's tourism sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DFE Tourism NI Managed Business Support Services

Notice Description

The Northern Ireland Tourist Board trading as Tourism Northern Ireland (TNI) ("the Client") wishes to appoint a Contractor to provide a Managed Business Support Service to the tourism industry

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Following the initial contract period, there are [2] potential extension periods of up to [12] months each. Optional extension periods will be subject to review and satisfactory performance assessment by the Contracting Authority.

Planning Information

Tourism Northern Ireland will be hosting Market Engagement Days at their offices in Belfast (Wednesday 2nd April am) and via Microsoft Teams (Thursday 3rd April pm) for suppliers interested in finding out more. The procurement process will be managed by Northern Ireland’s Construction Procurement Delivery (CPD). Agencies interested in attending the Market Engagement Days are asked to email ssdadmin.cpd@finance-ni.gov.uk by 5pm on Friday 28th March 2025 @ 5pm. Please note that appointments will be scheduled on a first come basis and will last a maximum of 45 minutes. A maximum of 3 people per supplier should attend

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04eab7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000465-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73220000 - Development consultancy services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

80000000 - Education and training services

80500000 - Training services

80510000 - Specialist training services

80521000 - Training programme services

80530000 - Vocational training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£4,025,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
15 Apr 2025Expired
Award Date
13 Nov 20259 months ago
Contract Period
26 Nov 2025 - 25 Nov 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TOURISM NORTHERN IRELAND
Additional Buyers

Tourism NI

Tourism 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
BT2 7ES
Postcode Area
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
1
Supplier Name

PROFILETREE WEB DESIGN AND DIGITAL MARKETING LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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