Planning

Tourism NI - Managed Professional Services - Economic and Commercial Appraisals, Post project and Event Evaluations - Market Engagement

TOURISM NORTHERN IRELAND

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Planning

23 Mar 2026 at 12:26

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process initiated by Tourism Northern Ireland, with assistance from the CPD - Supplies and Services Division, is currently in the planning stage for a tender titled "Tourism NI - Managed Professional Services - Economic and Commercial Appraisals, Post project and Event Evaluations - Market Engagement." This procurement process is aimed at establishing a contract for professional services that include economic and commercial appraisals, post-project evaluations, and major event assessments. The planned activities are set to commence on 1st September 2026, located in Belfast, UK, with the current market engagement phase requiring questionnaire submissions by 6th April 2026. The procurement is aligned with the business and consulting industry, specifically focusing on services such as law, marketing, consulting, and economic impact assessments.

This opportunity presents significant growth prospects for businesses specialising in economic and commercial consulting, as well as those focusing on project and event evaluations. With a planned contract value of £1 million, suitable vendors, especially SMEs, stand to benefit considerably. Businesses operating within the business services, management consultancy, and economic research sectors are well-positioned to participate. Engaging in this procurement can enhance a company's portfolio and footprint in Northern Ireland's central government projects. Suppliers interested in this opportunity should engage in the preliminary market engagement to express interest and showcase their capability to meet the tender’s requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tourism NI - Managed Professional Services - Economic and Commercial Appraisals, Post project and Event Evaluations - Market Engagement

Notice Description

Tourism Northern Ireland is currently preparing to initiate a procurement process to establish a contract with a Supplier to provide professional services relating to Economic Appraisals, Commercial Appraisals, Post Project Evaluations and Events/Major Event Evaluation. These services are required by multiple teams across the organisation, including but not limited to, City and Growth Deals; Event and Major Events; and Investment Programmes. The current contract for these services is due to expire in September 2026. The potential scale and scope of this service is such that it offers a significant opportunity to Suppliers. Prior to initiating the procurement Tourism NI wishes to establish the level of market interest in participating in the procurement process.

Planning Information

If you wish to participate in the Contracting Authority’s (Tourism NI) Preliminary Market Engagement for this requirement, a questionnaire for completion is available via eTendersNI under CFT 6348722. The questionnaire must be completed and submitted via eTendersNI by the engagement deadline date and time detailed above.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06714e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026228-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

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

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

79311410 - Economic impact assessment

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 Apr 20262 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TOURISM NORTHERN IRELAND
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
BELFAST
Postcode
BT1 1NB
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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