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DFE - InterTradeIreland - Shared Island Women in Research

InterTradeIreland

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

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16 Mar 2026 at 08:45

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04 Mar 2026 at 14:53

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Award

03 Mar 2026 at 13:31

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

09 Jan 2026 at 11:57

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Summary of the contracting process

InterTradeIreland, a public authority governed by Northern Irish devolved regulations, has completed the procurement process under the Shared Island Enterprise Scheme for the Women in Research Programme. Located in Newry, United Kingdom, the initiative aims to support women researchers in commercialising their studies, fostering business creation, and bridging the gender gap in research commercialisation. The contract was awarded to ALINEATE LIMITED, a large firm based in Dublin, Ireland. The process followed an open procedure, and the programme is expected to run from 16 March 2026 until 31 December 2028. The contract, valued at £929,901 excluding VAT, was signed on 13 March 2026 and is active under an open method.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in research and development consultancy, education, and business-related services. Firms offering entrepreneurial training, consultancy services, or those focused on supporting female entrepreneurship can greatly benefit from participation in such initiatives. Organisations with expertise in market validation and gender equality schemes can leverage their capabilities under this programme. The structured support, entrepreneurial training, and potential market validation create an environment conducive to commercial success, particularly for SMEs with innovative solutions aimed at empowering women researchers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DFE - InterTradeIreland - Shared Island Women in Research

Notice Description

InterTradeIreland is the Trade and Business Development Implementation Body, one of six cross-border bodies established under the 1998 Belfast Agreement. InterTradeIreland, under the Shared Island Enterprise Scheme, has now appointed a Supplier to design, manage and deliver the Women in Research Programme. This is an all-island initiative designed to support women researchers in commercialising their research and progressing towards investment and business creation. Delivered by the Buyer under the Shared Island Enterprise Scheme, the programme aims to bridge the gender gap in research commercialisation by providing structured support, entrepreneurial training and access to market validation opportunities. The programme has now been awarded and will run until 31 December 2028.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06029f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023272-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

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

79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

80000000 - Education and training services

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£935,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£935,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£929,901 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£929,901 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
16 Mar 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 2-3 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
InterTradeIreland
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWRY
Postcode
BT34 2DE
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)
TLN08 Newry, Mourne and Down
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newry, Mourne and Down
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Newry and Armagh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALINEATE LIMITED

Further Information

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