Tender

ID 6217796 DFE - InterTradeIreland Supply Chain Programme

INTERTRADEIRELAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

10 Mar 2026 at 16:03

Planning

05 Dec 2025 at 10:53

Summary of the contracting process

InterTradeIreland, the All-Island Trade and Business Development Body, is seeking to enhance economic cooperation through its Supply Chain Programme. This tender is conducted through an open procedure primarily targeting services within the industry category of business and management consultancy. Located in Northern Ireland, the process is managed by the Construction and Procurement Delivery - Supplies and Services Division in Belfast. The tender is currently in the award phase, with key dates including an inquiry period ending on 8th April 2026, submission deadline on 17th April 2026, and anticipated contract start on 22nd May 2026. The procurement aims to provide structured support to businesses across Ireland and Northern Ireland, spanning a period until May 2029.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in consultancy and training services, as well as those focusing on business development and supply chain integration. Companies with expertise in conducting workshops, providing training, and offering consultancy services are well-positioned to compete. With a total contract value of £2,096,000, this programme requires tailored solutions that facilitate both „upstream‟ and „downstream‟ business support, focusing on integrating SMEs into larger supply chains and enhancing supply chain management practices. Engaging in this procurement process can not only bolster a company's portfolio but also foster long-term professional relationships across the island.

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Notice Title

ID 6217796 DFE - InterTradeIreland Supply Chain Programme

Notice Description

InterTradeIreland is the All-Island Trade and Business Development Body and is the only organisation that has been given responsibility by both governments to boost North-South economic cooperation to the mutual benefit of Ireland and Northern Ireland. The agency's remit is to 'exchange information and coordinate work on trade, business development and related matters, in areas where the two administrations specifically agree it would be in their mutual interest.' InterTradeIreland require an All-Island Supply Chain Support Programme that will offer an integrated suite of supports within a cohesive framework / brand proposition. It will be a structured programme offering both "Upstream" and "Downstream" support for businesses. Suppliers should refer to the ID 6217796 Specification Schedule for full detail on the requirements of this contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ef6d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021466-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79411100 - Business development 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
£2,097,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,097,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
6 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 May 2026 - 21 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
INTERTRADEIRELAND
Additional Buyers

CPD - SUPPLIES AND SERVICES DIVISION

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Sydenham
Westminster Constituency
Belfast East

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