Tender

ID 5827912 - DfE- Enhanced Investment Zone - Consultancy Support

DEPARTMENT FOR THE ECONOMY

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Tender

18 Mar 2025 at 16:23

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for the Economy, based in Belfast, is seeking consultancy services for Enhanced Investment Zones (EIZ) within Northern Ireland. This procurement, facilitated by the CPD - Supplies & Services Division, aims to secure consultancy support following discussions with other investment zones and the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Key dates include the tender period ending on 3rd April 2025, with the contract starting on 14th April 2025 and potentially running until 9th February 2026. The project falls under the industry category of business and management consultancy services.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services related to business, general, financial, marketing, design, public relations, evaluation, and project management. Companies with a robust understanding of government-funded projects and expertise in delivering effective consultancy in these areas would be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this procurement process could lead to growth through exposure to high-profile government initiatives and the potential for renewed contracts.

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Notice Title

ID 5827912 - DfE- Enhanced Investment Zone - Consultancy Support

Notice Description

The Department for the Economy require Consultation services regarding Enhanced Investment Zones (EIZ) within Northern Ireland. Following a period of co-design and policy development to secure funding this financial year, it has been identified that consultancy support is required for this process. Discussions with other Investment Zones and The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) have resulted in recommendation that the use of a consultant would improve programme delivery and assist with securing the funding by Autum 2025.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: 7 months initial period with option to extend for two further periods of up to two months each

Renewal: 7 months initial period with option to extend for two further periods of up to two months each

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04eeaa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009994-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79411000 - General management consultancy services

79412000 - Financial management consultancy services

79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

79415200 - Design consultancy services

79416200 - Public relations consultancy services

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

79420000 - Management-related services

79421000 - Project-management services other than for construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Apr 2025 - 10 Nov 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR THE ECONOMY
Additional Buyers

CPD - SUPPLIES & SERVICES DIVISION

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
glynis.brown@economy-ni.gov.uk, ssdadmin.cpd@finance-ni.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT2 8FD
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Sydenham
Westminster Constituency
Belfast East

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