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title: "DfE Invest NI - Economic Services Framework Agreement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03196e"
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# DfE Invest NI - Economic Services Framework Agreement

Buyer: INVEST NORTHERN IRELAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03196e

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## Summary

Invest Northern Ireland is conducting the "DfE Invest NI - Economic Services Framework Agreement" procurement process, aimed at acquiring business and management consultancy services. The procurement is currently at the award stage, having completed the tender phase after extending the deadline for submissions to 24 February 2022. The framework includes multiple lots, specifically addressing economic advice and business case evaluations, with significant contract values recorded at £400,000 and £2,000,000 respectively. All activities are hosted within the UK jurisdiction, aligning with the open procurement method.

This framework presents an attractive opportunity for consultancy firms, particularly those specialising in economic impact assessments, financial management, and evaluation consultancy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and larger consultancy firms alike will find prospects to participate in the competitive bidding process. Businesses in the UK looking to expand their services in economic consultancy or provide innovative solutions in management could greatly benefit from engaging with this framework and submitting proposals.

## Notice

DfE Invest NI - Economic Services Framework Agreement

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - Economic Advice for Casework

DfE Invest NI - Economic Services Framework Agreement

Options: One option to extend the framework duration for 24 months beyond the initial 24 months

Lot 2 - Business Cases and Evaluations

DfE Invest NI - Economic Services Framework Agreement

Options: One option to extend the framework duration for 24 months beyond the initial 24 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010565-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Apr 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,400,000 |

## 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 | BT3 9ED |
| 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, TLN0 Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 7 |
| Supplier names | CAPAXO; COGENT MANAGEMENT CONSULTING; GRANT THORNTON NI; HATCH ASSOCIATES; LMK ADVISORY; RSM UK CONSULTING; SQW |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79311410 - Economic impact assessment
- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
- 79412000 - Financial management consultancy services
- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

## Release History

- 25 Apr 2022 at 09:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010565-2022
- 21 Feb 2022 at 14:24 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004818-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

## Provenance

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