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InterTradeIreland Get Exporting - Cross Border Programme

InterTradeIreland

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

25 Jun 2026 at 09:37

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

15 Jun 2026 at 12:04

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

03 Apr 2026 at 11:44

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

InterTradeIreland has concluded the award stage for the "Get Exporting - Cross Border Programme", a significant contract focused on enhancing export activities for SMEs in both Ireland and Northern Ireland. The contract, valued at £461,400, was awarded to Core Consulting Business Growth Advisors LTD and spans from 26th June 2026 to 30th October 2027. This public procurement, managed under an open procedure, highlights an industry category of business and management consultancy services, with a focus on research, development, market research, and management training. The procurement was backed by central government and Northern Irish devolved regulations, ensuring comprehensive jurisdictional compliance.

This tender presents a strategic opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy services across various sectors, including manufacturing, tradeable services, and food & beverage industries to expand their scope. Companies with robust management systems, an understanding of cross-border procedures, and experience in structuring export growth programmes are particularly well-positioned to benefit from this opportunity. It fosters significant exposure and collaboration opportunities within the UK and Ireland, offering a platform for SMEs to leverage consultancy expertise and effectively engage in international markets.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

InterTradeIreland Get Exporting - Cross Border Programme

Notice Description

The primary objective of this requirement is to appoint a Supplier to develop and deliver a structured Get Exporting Cross Border 8-step programme. The programme will be completed by 60 SMEs from across the island, comprising Ireland-based Food & Beverage businesses and Northern Ireland-based Manufacturing and Tradeable Services businesses. The Supplier will deliver the programme on behalf of InterTradeIreland and will have full responsibility for overall programme management and the coordinated delivery of all programme activities in accordance with the scope and the contract terms and conditions. The Supplier must design, manage and deliver a 16-month programme for minimum of 60 SME's based on the Island of Ireland. In detail this will be a minimum of 30 SME's from Ireland in the Manufacturing and Tradeable services sectors; a minimum of 10 Food and Beverage SME's from Ireland; & a minimum of 20 SMEs from Northern Ireland in the manufacturing and tradeable services sectors.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The Supplier may be required throughout the Contract Period to be familiar with and promote other InterTradeIreland Programmes where appropriate. This may include attendance at seminars as a guest speaker either remotely or face to face.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067c6f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059669-2026
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
SME

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

73210000 - Research consultancy services

73220000 - Development consultancy services

79310000 - Market research services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

80532000 - Management training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£563,500 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£563,500 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£384,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£384,500 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jun 20264 months ago
Contract Period
26 Jun 2026 - 30 Oct 2027 1-2 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

CORE CONSULTING BUSINESS GROWTH ADVISORS LTD

Further Information

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