Tender

EU / Netherlands Trade Programme (2025-2026)

LISBURN AND CASTLEREAGH COUNCIL

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Tender

06 Oct 2025 at 14:32

Summary of the contracting process

Lisburn and Castlereagh Council is conducting a tender process for a project titled "EU / Netherlands Trade Programme (2025–2026)." This procurement falls under the services industry, focusing on project management, development, and business consultancy services, with activities centred in Lisburn, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. Key deadlines include the end of the enquiry period on 21st October 2025 and the submission deadline on 28th October 2025. The procurement method is open competition, and the project is currently in the tender stage. The contract will extend from 3rd November 2025 to 31st October 2026.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services related to project management, business development, and management strategies. Companies experienced in facilitating international trade programmes, especially those with a focus on the European market and the Netherlands, will be well-suited to compete. The potential for alignment with the NI-NL Forum Annual Trade Dinner offers an added advantage in economic diplomacy and visibility for participating businesses, making this an appealing opportunity for businesses looking to expand their international engagement and network.

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Notice Title

EU / Netherlands Trade Programme (2025-2026)

Notice Description

Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council (LCCC) seeks to appoint a suitably qualified delivery agent to design, manage and execute a bespoke European Trade Programme focused on the Netherlands and potentially one other EU region * A structured EU trade mission to the Netherlands (between 2025 and end of March 2026) * Bespoke business engagement itineraries including sales prospecting, market-entry mentoring, and networking. * Civic Engagement itinerary - design and coordinate a civic engagement itinerary in consultation with the Economic Development Manager, incorporating stakeholder and local government meetings/networking opportunities, and best practice site visits. * Alignment with the NI-NL Forum Annual Trade Dinner and civic reception to maximise economic diplomacy and visibility for participants

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a8ea
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062592-2025
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

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£89,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£89,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 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 COUNCIL
Contact Name
Nicola Crawford
Contact Email
nicola.crawford@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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