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ID 6372508 - DFE - InterTradeIreland - Seedcorn Investor Readiness Competition - Business Plan Markers

IntertradeIreland

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

03 Jul 2026 at 16:34

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

08 Jun 2026 at 15:47

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

22 Apr 2026 at 10:06

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

InterTradeIreland, operating under the Northern Irish devolved regulations as a public authority, has completed a procurement process for the Seedcorn Investor Readiness Competition - Business Plan Markers. The process, categorised under the business services industry including law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security, was carried out using an open procedure method. This procurement involved a framework agreement, focusing on selecting a panel of external assessors to support competition stages from 2026 to 2030. The contract value, amounting to £579,000, with a gross amount of £694,800, covers assessors who will provide clear, investor-style assessments through an online portal. The procurement stages were completed by 3rd July 2026, with a particular emphasis on thorough written feedback and mandatory moderation meetings located in the United Kingdom, region UKN.

This tender creates significant opportunities for business growth, especially for SMEs specialising in consultancy, economic research, and investment evaluation. Businesses offering expertise in business development and management consultancy services are well-suited to participate in such tenders. The procurement method included an open procedure, inviting a diverse range of qualified suppliers, which highlights the accessibility of such contracts to smaller enterprises. The requirement for a framework of up to 12 assessors suggests ongoing opportunities for businesses to engage in subsequent contracts, enabling sustained relationships and growth within their sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ID 6372508 - DFE - InterTradeIreland - Seedcorn Investor Readiness Competition - Business Plan Markers

Notice Description

InterTradeIreland requires a panel of external assessors to support Stages 1 and 2 of the All Island Seedcorn Investor Readiness Competition for the period 2026 to 2030. Assessors will review short?form pitch decks at Stage 1 and extended decks or full business plans at Stage 2, providing scoring and detailed written feedback via an online scoring portal. They must deliver clear, anonymous, investor style assessments within strict annual timelines and attend mandatory moderation / decision meetings (to determine which companies progress to the next stage of the competition).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Option to extend for two further periods of 1yr each

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068822
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062980-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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

79311400 - Economic research services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£579,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£579,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£579,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£579,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
19 Jun 2026 - 18 Jun 2029 3-4 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
Additional Buyers

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
6
Supplier Names

Donncha Hughes, Business Advisor

INTEGRA BUSINESS CONSULTANTS LIMITED

PETER QUINN CONSULTANCY SERVICES LTD

PROFILETREE WEB DESIGN AND DIGITAL MARKETING LIMITED

PROFILETREE WEB DESIGN AND DIGITAL MARKETING LTD

TEBFG LTD

Further Information

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