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title: "T2215 Framework Agreement for the Provision of Technical Assistance"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0373af"
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# T2215 Framework Agreement for the Provision of Technical Assistance

Buyer: BELFAST CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0373af

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## Summary

Belfast City Council has initiated a tender process for a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Technical Assistance in the services category. The Council aims to use this framework to ensure that its Economic Development Unit services are intelligence-led and aligned with the city's growth agenda. The tender is at the award stage, involving lots for services like Intelligence, Analysis & Business Planning, Engagement, Quality Assurance, Event Management, and Monitoring & Reporting. The contract was signed on 6th March 2023.

This tender by Belfast City Council for Technical Assistance presents opportunities for businesses in research, development services, consultancy, and related areas. Companies with expertise in professional services, quality assurance, event management, and monitoring could compete. The procurement method is open, allowing various suppliers to participate. The contract value amounts to a total of 3,000,000 GBP, with specific requirements and lot details outlined for interested bidders.

## Notice

Belfast City Council has set up a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Technical Assistance. The Framework Agreement will be used by the Council to ensure that that Councils Economic Development Unit (EDU) services are intelligence-led, quality assured, responsive to changing market dynamics, and aligned to deliver the maximum impact for the city and its economic growth agenda. It will support Council with professional and technical assistance that meet need as and when required thus ensuring flexible, responsive services across a range of areas.

### Lot Information

Intelligence, Analysis & Business Planning

Lot 1 includes two sub lots: Sub lot 1a: Research, Analysis, Evaluation & Scoping Sub lot 1b: Business Cases, Economic Appraisals and Feasibility Studie

Options: See Schedule 1 - Specification for details of Optional Services

Renewal: The contract shall be effective from date of award for an initial period of three years, with the option to extend for a further year.

Engagement and Facilitation

Lot 2 includes two sub lots: Sub lot 2a: Engagement Sub lot 2b: Facilitation

Options: See Schedule 1 - Specification for details on Optional Services.

Renewal: The contract shall be effective from the date of award for an initial period of three years, with the option to extend for a further year.

Quality Assurance

Lot 3 includes two sub lots: Sub lot 3a: Development of a Quality Assurance Framework and providing advice, training, and support on quality standards. Sub lot 3b: Implementation of Quality Assurance Framework including undertaking assessments, QA monitoring and supports

Options: See Schedule 1 - Specification for details of Optional Services.

Renewal: The contract shall be effective from date of award for an initial period of three years, with the option to extend for a further year.

Event Management

Lot 4 includes event management related services

Options: See Schedule 1 - Specification for details on Optional Services

Renewal: The contract shall be effective for an initial period of three years, with the option to extend for a further year.

Monitoring and Reporting

Lot 5 includes a variety of services: - Monitoring - Reporting - Intelligence Gathering

Options: See Schedule 1 - Specification for details on Optional Services

Renewal: The contract shall be effective from date of award for an initial period of three years, with the option to extend for a further year.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007976-2023 |
| Notice type | Planning 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 | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Dec 2022 |
| Future notice date | 1 Nov 2022 |
| Award date | 6 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,950,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BELFAST CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT2 8DJ |
| 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 | TLN06 Belfast |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 20 |
| Supplier names | ARUP; CHL CONSULTING; COGENT MANAGEMENT CONSULTING; GRANT THORNTON (NI; HATCH ASSOCIATES; INSTITUTE OF EMPLOYABILITY PROFESSIONALS; IPSOS MORI; JANICE SMITH CONSULTING; KPMG; LOCUS MANAGEMENT; MAYWE; MCGARRY CONSULTING; METRO DYNAMICS; MORROW COMMUNICATIONS; MORROW GILCHRIST; PODIEM; POLICY PLATFORMS; PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS; SECTOR 3 SOLUTIONS; VARSITY VENTURES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 79952000 - Event services

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2023 at 11:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007976-2023
- 29 Nov 2022 at 17:11 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033848-2022
- 4 Nov 2022 at 08:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031166-2022
- 7 Oct 2022 at 06:56 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028175-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.belfastcity.gov.uk
- http://www.e-sourcingni.bravosolution.co.uk

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