D3 Tenders | ID 6317917 - DFE - IntertradeIreland - Contract for Managing Agent for Innovation Boost Phase VII

Notice Information

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Notice Title

ID 6317917 - DFE - IntertradeIreland - Contract for Managing Agent for Innovation Boost Phase VII - PRE-MARKET ENGAGEMENT

Notice Description

InterTradeIreland the all island trade and business development body, is currently preparing to initiate a procurement process to establish a contract with a Supplier to deliver the InterTradeIreland Innovation Boost Programme (previously known as Fusion). The potential scale and scope of this service is such that it offers a significant opportunity to bidders. Prior to initiating the procurement InterTradeIreland wishes to establish the level of market interest in participating in the Tender Competition.

Planning Information

If you wish to participate in the Contracting Authority’s Preliminary Market Engagement for this requirement, a questionnaire for completion is available via eTendersNI under ID 6317917. The questionnaire must be completed and submitted via eTendersNI by the engagement deadline date and time detailed above. Details of additional participating bodies can be found detailed within the questionnaire document.

Notice Details

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-0689c1
Publication Source: Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037140-2026
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: Not specified
Awardee Scale: Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

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

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value: Not specified
Lots Value: Not specified
Awards Value: Not specified
Contracts Value: Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 23 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline: Not specified
Future Notice Date: 7 May 20262 weeks to go
Award Date: Not specified
Contract Period: 30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 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

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: INTERTRADEIRELAND
Additional Buyers: CPD - SUPPLIES & 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

Further Information

Notice Documents

https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037140-2026
23rd April 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

Notice URLs

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