--- title: "DfE - Invest NI - Provision of Trade Advisory Services (TAS) in the Americas" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0291aa" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0291aa" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0291aa.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0291aa.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "INVEST NORTHERN IRELAND" published: "2021-02-09" --- # DfE - Invest NI - Provision of Trade Advisory Services (TAS) in the Americas Buyer: INVEST NORTHERN IRELAND Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0291aa [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0291aa) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0291aa.json) ## Summary The public procurement process described involves Invest Northern Ireland as the buying organisation, seeking trade advisory services in the Americas through the title "DfE - Invest NI – Provision of Trade Advisory Services (TAS) in the Americas". This procurement falls under the business and management consultancy industry category, taking place in various locations across the Americas, including the USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Colombia, Argentina, Peru, and Chile. The procurement method used is an open procedure, marking it as complete with a standstill period of 10 calendar days for any potential challenges. Contracts were signed on 8 February 2021, with several key deadlines likely aligned with the contract management specifications and performance monitoring procedures outlined in the guidance note. This tender presents opportunities for growth particularly for businesses specialising in consultancy and advisory services, especially those with expertise in international trade and market entry strategies. Companies that can demonstrate high-quality service delivery and competitive pricing would be well-positioned to compete, as the evaluation criteria balance qualitative and quantitative factors. Firms targeting the Americas may find particularly advantageous opportunities, given the geographical scope and diverse requirements associated with the multiple lots of the contract. ## Notice DfE - Invest NI - Provision of Trade Advisory Services (TAS) in the Americas ### Lot Information USA DfE - Invest NI - Provision of Trade Advisory Services (TAS) in the Americas Options: The contract will be established for an initial period of 1 year, with the option to extend the contract for another two further periods of 2 years each. The maximum length of the contract will be a 5-year period. Canada DfE - Invest NI - Provision of Trade Advisory Services (TAS) in the Americas Options: The contract will be established for an initial period of 1 year, with the option to extend the contract for another two further periods of 2 years each. The maximum length of the contract will be a 5-year period. Mexico DfE - Invest NI - Provision of Trade Advisory Services (TAS) in the Americas Options: The contract will be established for an initial period of 1 year, with the option to extend the contract for another two further periods of 2 years each. The maximum length of the contract will be a 5-year period. Brazil DfE - Invest NI - Provision of Trade Advisory Services (TAS) in the Americas Options: The contract will be established for an initial period of 1 year, with the option to extend the contract for another two further periods of 2 years each. The maximum length of the contract will be a 5-year period. Colombia DfE - Invest NI - Provision of Trade Advisory Services (TAS) in the Americas Options: The contract will be established for an initial period of 1 year, with the option to extend the contract for another two further periods of 2 years each. The maximum length of the contract will be a 5-year period. Argentina DfE - Invest NI - Provision of Trade Advisory Services (TAS) in the Americas Options: The contract will be established for an initial period of 1 year, with the option to extend the contract for another two further periods of 2 years each. The maximum length of the contract will be a 5-year period. Peru DfE - Invest NI - Provision of Trade Advisory Services (TAS) in the Americas Options: The contract will be established for an initial period of 1 year, with the option to extend the contract for another two further periods of 2 years each. The maximum length of the contract will be a 5-year period. Chile DfE - Invest NI - Provision of Trade Advisory Services (TAS) in the Americas Options: The contract will be established for an initial period of 1 year, with the option to extend the contract for another two further periods of 2 years each. The maximum length of the contract will be a 5-year period. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002627-2021 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Feb 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 8 Feb 2021 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £791,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | INVEST NORTHERN IRELAND | | Locality | BELFAST | | Post town | Northern Ireland | | Postcode | BT2 7ES | | Country | Northern Ireland | | ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland | | ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland | | ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast | | Local authority | Belfast | | Electoral ward | Central | | Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down | | Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 5 | | Supplier names | ASESORIAS BUSINESS HUB LIMITADA; GG GESTORIA EN COMERCIO EXTERIOR; IC INTELIGENCIA CORPORATIVA; OCO GLOBAL; T A CONSULTING | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 71300000 - Engineering services - 71314000 - Energy and related services - 71500000 - Construction-related services - 72222300 - Information technology services - 72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services - 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural 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 - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 9 Feb 2021 at 15:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002627-2021 ## Notice URLs - https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps - https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:483838-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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