--- title: "DfE Invest NI - Provision of Trade Advisory Services in GB and RoI" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02ff7a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02ff7a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02ff7a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02ff7a.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "INVEST NI" published: "2022-05-31" --- # DfE Invest NI - Provision of Trade Advisory Services in GB and RoI Buyer: INVEST NI Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02ff7a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02ff7a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02ff7a.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "DfE Invest NI - Provision of Trade Advisory Services in GB and RoI" is managed by Invest NI, located in Belfast, United Kingdom. This active tender falls under the services category, specifically focusing on administration, defence, and social security services. The tender period commenced on December 9, 2021, and submissions are due by January 17, 2022. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing broad participation, with the evaluation criteria emphasising quality (70%) and cost (30%) for each lot. The contract period is set for a total duration of five years, with potential extensions in the second and fourth years. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating within various sectors such as aerospace, construction, healthcare, engineering, and technology. Firms specializing in trade advisory services, management consultancy, or related fields would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. As the service aims to enhance trade capabilities in Great Britain and the Republic of Ireland, successful bidders could benefit from a substantial contract value, fostering further business growth and expanding their market presence. ## Notice DfE Invest NI - Provision of Trade Advisory Services in GB and RoI ### Lot Information Aerospace DfE Invest NI - Provision of Trade Advisory Services in GB and RoI Options: the TAS GB RoI service will run for a total contract period of five years with breaks/extensions at the end of years two and four 2+2+1 contract. The one year extension will provide opportunities to not proceed and enable alignment with global TAS procurement. Renewal: It is proposed that the TAS GB RoI service will run for a total contract period of five years with breaks/extensions at the end of years two and four (2+2+1 contract.) The one year extension will provide opportunities to not proceed and enable alignment with global TAS procurement. Space DfE Invest NI - Provision of Trade Advisory Services in GB and RoI Options: the TAS GB RoI service will run for a total contract period of five years with breaks/extensions at the end of years two and four 2+2+1 contract. The one year extension will provide opportunities to not proceed and enable alignment with global TAS procurement. Renewal: It is proposed that the TAS GB RoI service will run for a total contract period of five years with breaks/extensions at the end of years two and four (2+2+1 contract.) The one year extension will provide opportunities to not proceed and enable alignment with global TAS procurement. Construction DfE Invest NI - Provision of Trade Advisory Services in GB and RoI Options: the TAS GB RoI service will run for a total contract period of five years with breaks/extensions at the end of years two and four 2+2+1 contract. The one year extension will provide opportunities to not proceed and enable alignment with global TAS procurement. Renewal: It is proposed that the TAS GB RoI service will run for a total contract period of five years with breaks/extensions at the end of years two and four (2+2+1 contract.) The one year extension will provide opportunities to not proceed and enable alignment with global TAS procurement. Consumer Goods DfE Invest NI - Provision of Trade Advisory Services in GB and RoI Options: the TAS GB RoI service will run for a total contract period of five years with breaks/extensions at the end of years two and four 2+2+1 contract. The one year extension will provide opportunities to not proceed and enable alignment with global TAS procurement. Renewal: It is proposed that the TAS GB RoI service will run for a total contract period of five years with breaks/extensions at the end of years two and four (2+2+1 contract.) The one year extension will provide opportunities to not proceed and enable alignment with global TAS procurement. Engineering DfE Invest NI - Provision of Trade Advisory Services in GB and RoI Options: the TAS GB RoI service will run for a total contract period of five years with breaks/extensions at the end of years two and four 2+2+1 contract. The one year extension will provide opportunities to not proceed and enable alignment with global TAS procurement. Renewal: It is proposed that the TAS GB RoI service will run for a total contract period of five years with breaks/extensions at the end of years two and four (2+2+1 contract.) The one year extension will provide opportunities to not proceed and enable alignment with global TAS procurement. Food and Drink DfE Invest NI - Provision of Trade Advisory Services in GB and RoI Options: the TAS GB RoI service will run for a total contract period of five years with breaks/extensions at the end of years two and four 2+2+1 contract. The one year extension will provide opportunities to not proceed and enable alignment with global TAS procurement. Renewal: It is proposed that the TAS GB RoI service will run for a total contract period of five years with breaks/extensions at the end of years two and four (2+2+1 contract.) The one year extension will provide opportunities to not proceed and enable alignment with global TAS procurement. Healthcare and Life Sciences DfE Invest NI - Provision of Trade Advisory Services in GB and RoI Options: the TAS GB RoI service will run for a total contract period of five years with breaks/extensions at the end of years two and four 2+2+1 contract. The one year extension will provide opportunities to not proceed and enable alignment with global TAS procurement. Renewal: It is proposed that the TAS GB RoI service will run for a total contract period of five years with breaks/extensions at the end of years two and four (2+2+1 contract.) The one year extension will provide opportunities to not proceed and enable alignment with global TAS procurement. Professional Services DfE Invest NI - Provision of Trade Advisory Services in GB and RoI Options: the TAS GB RoI service will run for a total contract period of five years with breaks/extensions at the end of years two and four 2+2+1 contract. The one year extension will provide opportunities to not proceed and enable alignment with global TAS procurement. Renewal: It is proposed that the TAS GB RoI service will run for a total contract period of five years with breaks/extensions at the end of years two and four (2+2+1 contract.) The one year extension will provide opportunities to not proceed and enable alignment with global TAS procurement. Technology and Creative DfE Invest NI - Provision of Trade Advisory Services in GB and RoI Options: the TAS GB RoI service will run for a total contract period of five years with breaks/extensions at the end of years two and four 2+2+1 contract. The one year extension will provide opportunities to not proceed and enable alignment with global TAS procurement. Renewal: It is proposed that the TAS GB RoI service will run for a total contract period of five years with breaks/extensions at the end of years two and four (2+2+1 contract.) The one year extension will provide opportunities to not proceed and enable alignment with global TAS procurement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015196-2022 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 31 May 2022 | | Submission deadline | 17 Jan 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 25 May 2022 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,900,000 | | Lots value | £2,900,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £680,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active, Unsuccessful | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | INVEST NI | | Additional buyers | INVESTNI | | 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 | TLN0 Northern Ireland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 9 | | Supplier names | CLOSE FOCUS; CORE CONSULTING BUSINESS GROWTH ADVISORS; DIAMOND CONSULTING; FULL CIRCLE; INTEGRITY-NI; KAPPA CONSULTING; KAREN THOMPSON CONSULTING; NORTHERN IRELAND SPACE OFFICE; TANGIBLE CONSULTING | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 66 - Financial and insurance services - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 66150000 - Financial markets administration services - 75000000 - Administration, defence and social security services - 75110000 - General public services - 75111100 - Executive services - 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services ## Release History - 31 May 2022 at 11:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015196-2022 - 9 Dec 2021 at 16:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030723-2021 ## Notice URLs - https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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