Tender

T25/26-024 EU TRADE PROGRAMME

LISBURN AND CASTLEREAGH CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

01 Jul 2025 at 12:03

Summary of the contracting process

Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council is currently in the tender stage for the "T25/26-024 EU TRADE PROGRAMME" contract, which aims to support the local economy under their Corporate Plan 2024-2028 Prosperity Theme. The contract involves consultancy services in business development, specifically focused on establishing a trade programme between the Council and the Netherlands, in association with the NI-NL Trade Society. This open competition process has a tender deadline of 24 July 2025. The council, located in Lisburn, United Kingdom, is seeking experienced delivery agents to manage and execute this programme, which starts in August 2025 and runs until March 2026. The total value of the contract is £54,000, with £45,000 net.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for consultancies specialising in development, business, and project management to expand their service offerings and gain exposure in international trade facilitation. Firms with a solid track record in enhancing export readiness and delivering measurable commercial outcomes will find this opportunity particularly advantageous. The emphasis on quality (70%) in the award criteria highlights the importance of delivering high-standard results, making it ideal for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) capable of fostering European trade relations and supporting international business growth initiatives.

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Notice Title

T25/26-024 EU TRADE PROGRAMME

Notice Description

Aligned with Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council's (LCCC) Corporate Plan 2024-2028 under the Prosperity Theme - "We benefit from a growing and vibrant economy", this tender seeks the services of an experienced delivery agent to design, manage and execute a bespoke European Trade Programme focused on the Netherlands. This will be the cornerstone EU export development programme for the Council over the next financial year. Building upon a proven history of successful trade missions and a strategic collaboration with the NI-NL Trade Society, this initiative will strengthen export readiness among local SMEs, enhance trade capabilities, and deliver tangible commercial outcomes. The programme will also support the reactivation of the NI-NL Trade Society, facilitating participation in the flagship Annual Dutch Trade Dinner (subject to scheduling).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0556ae
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036400-2025
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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


CPV Codes

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

73220000 - Development consultancy services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79411000 - General management consultancy services

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 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
LISBURN AND CASTLEREAGH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Vincent Copeland
Contact Email
vincent.copeland@lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LISBURN
Postcode
BT27 4RL
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)
TLN0E Lisburn and Castlereagh
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lisburn and Castlereagh
Electoral Ward
Hillhall
Westminster Constituency
Lagan Valley

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