--- title: "T2408 Northern Ireland Enterprise Support Service 'NIESS' Subject Matters Experts and Sector Experts" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03923a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03923a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03923a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03923a.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "BELFAST CITY COUNCIL" published: "2024-04-04" --- # T2408 Northern Ireland Enterprise Support Service 'NIESS' Subject Matters Experts and Sector Experts Buyer: BELFAST CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03923a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03923a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03923a.json) ## Summary The procurement process is currently at the tender stage and is being conducted by a public sector organisation in London, UK. The title of the procurement is "Supply of IT Equipment" in the industry category of Information Technology. The deadline for submissions is 15th October 2021, providing an opportunity for IT equipment suppliers to compete for this contract. This tender for the supply of IT equipment in the Information Technology sector presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialised in hardware and software products/services. Companies with experience in providing IT solutions and equipment are well-suited to compete in this procurement process. By meeting the submission deadline, businesses can potentially secure a lucrative contract with the public sector organisation in London, UK. ## Notice The Local Authorities in Northern Ireland have developed a new enterprise support service 'ESS' which aims to put in place a more ambitious approach to the delivery of start-up and growth support which seeks to revamp the current offer and increase the number, survival and growth rates of new businesses across the region. The service aims to provide a set of connected ESS where individuals, entrepreneurs or businesses can access a continuum of support to meet their needs, aligned with the relevant stage of their business. Given the varying needs of the individuals, entrepreneurs and businesses that will likely engage with this service across the business lifecycle, the Local Authorities have identified a need to put in place a framework which will: * Be proactive and flexible to address market needs. * Incentivise market development activity. * Provide a core programme of service delivery across the region. - Provide access to specialists in certain sectors / target groups. * Be flexible in responding to future variability in demand and funding. * Provide quality services that meet user needs; and * Support the Local Authorities strategic ambitions aligned with The Northern Ireland Draft Programme for Government, 10x Economy - Northern Ireland's Decade of Innovation, Economy 2030, draft Green Growth Strategy for Northern Ireland, Invest NI's forward business plans, the City/Growth deals, and inclusive growth focus of the individual Council community plans. The NIESS will comprise the following three frameworks/ contracts which are being procured separately: i. NIESS Framework A (preferred Contractors) - Growth and Scaling; ii. NIESS Framework A (preferred Contractors) - Engage and Foundation; and iii. NIESS Framework B (Subject Matter Experts and Sector Experts); This procurement relates to the NIESS Framework B (Subject Matter Experts and Sector Experts). The other 10 Local Authorities (Contract Users) included are: Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council Ards and North Down Borough Council Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council Derry City and Strabane District Council Fermanagh and Omagh District Council - Enniskillen Office Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council Mid and East Antrim Borough Council Mid Ulster District Council - Dungannon Newry, Mourne and Down District Council ### Lot Information Lots 1 - Enabling Growth and Scaling Derry City & Strabane District Council and Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council This relates to the procurement for a contractor to deliver enterprise support services across Northern Ireland - with a focus on activities related to the "Engage" and "Foundation" stages. The core services to be delivered include recruitment of eligible businesses and individuals interested in starting a business, support with the development of start-up business plans and delivery of a package of support to include one-to-one coaching/advice sessions, one to many masterclasses and establishment of peer support networks. All activities are underpinned by robust management and reporting mechanisms to comply with funding requirements. Options: The Contract shall be effective from the date of award for an initial period up to 31st March 2025 (approx. 18 months based on contract start date of 1st October 2023). The Council reserves the right to extend/renew the Contract up to a further 30 months (1 year + 1 year + 6 months). Total Contract Period including all extension options is 4 years (48 months). Any extension may be subject to further approval by the Council (including other Local Authorities) and funders, availability of funding and satisfactory performance of the Contractor. Funding has been secured for service activity up to 31 March 2025 initially. Any activity following this date will be subject to securing additional funding. The appointed Bidder must have the potential to scale up or down to meet demand and availability of future funding. As such there is no guarantee of any delivery post the 31st March 2025 until funding has been secured. Renewal: The Contract shall be effective from the date of award for an initial period up to 31st March 2025 (approx. 18 months based on contract start date of 1st October 2023). The Council reserves the right to extend/renew the Contract up to a further 30 months (1 year + 1 year + 6 months). Total Contract Period including all extension options is 4 years (48 months). Lot 2 - Enabling Growth and Scaling Mid & East Antrim Borough Council and Antrim & Newtownabbey Borough Council Enabling Growth is aimed at stimulating growth within existing businesses across the area. All businesses receiving support through this element have potential to be 'employer enterprises'. They will receive differentiated and tailored support focused on cohorts such as SME start-up enterprise founders, who can be the life blood of high streets and local economies; and innovation-driven enterprises with a strong aspiration to grow, with a focus on regional/ export markets. Support would include; access to 'live' masterclasses, post-start mentoring, connections to sources of finance and 'grow-on' accommodation; and peer support/ networks. The scaling element entails a hand-holding support for scaling companies in the early phases of their transition to other provision. Options: The Contract for each Lot shall be effective from the date of award for an initial period up to 31st March 2025 (approx. 18 months based on contract start date of 1st October 2023). Any extension may be subject to further approval by the Council (including other Local Authorities) and funders for the relevant Lot, availability of funding and satisfactory performance of the Contractor. Funding has been secured for service activity up to 31 March 2025 initially. Any activity following this date will be subject to securing additional funding. The appointed Bidder for each Lot must have the potential to scale up or down to meet demand and availability of future funding. As such there is no guarantee of any delivery post the 31st March 2025 until funding has been secured. In addition to delivering Components 1 and 2 of the core service requirements as described in the Specification, throughout the Contract Period the Contractor may also be required to deliver one or more optional services which are additional to the core services described above. These optional services will be in areas related to the core services described above and may for example include (but are not necessarily limited to): * Intelligence gathering. * Business plan assessments and challenge. * Management of financial incentives and administering grant funding to businesses in the Growth Element with Lot Councils' target markets (where relevant). Indicative number of grants per Council, for this have been included in Appendix 1 of the Specification. The average grant offer per business is PS3,500. * Managing and monitoring access to finance for participants on behalf of the Lot Councils. * Collaborative space development and delivery; and * Managing access to test trading space. If required, these services will be agreed with the Contractor in advance and the costs for the delivery of the services will be agreed by reference to the daily rates contained within the Contract. Lot 3 - Enabling Growth and Scaling Belfast City Council Enabling Growth is aimed at stimulating growth within existing businesses across the area. All businesses receiving support through this element have potential to be 'employer enterprises'. They will receive differentiated and tailored support focused on cohorts such as SME start-up enterprise founders, who can be the life blood of high streets and local economies; and innovation-driven enterprises with a strong aspiration to grow, with a focus on regional/ export markets. Support would include; access to 'live' masterclasses, post-start mentoring, connections to sources of finance and 'grow-on' accommodation; and peer support/ networks. The scaling element entails a hand-holding support for scaling companies in the early phases of their transition to other provision. Options: The Contract for each Lot shall be effective from the date of award for an initial period up to 31st March 2025 (approx. 18 months based on contract start date of 1st October 2023). Any extension may be subject to further approval by the Council (including other Local Authorities) and funders for the relevant Lot, availability of funding and satisfactory performance of the Contractor. Funding has been secured for service activity up to 31 March 2025 initially. Any activity following this date will be subject to securing additional funding. The appointed Bidder for each Lot must have the potential to scale up or down to meet demand and availability of future funding. As such there is no guarantee of any delivery post the 31st March 2025 until funding has been secured. In addition to delivering Components 1 and 2 of the core service requirements as described in the Specification, throughout the Contract Period the Contractor may also be required to deliver one or more optional services which are additional to the core services described above. These optional services will be in areas related to the core services described above and may for example include (but are not necessarily limited to): * Intelligence gathering. * Business plan assessments and challenge. * Management of financial incentives and administering grant funding to businesses in the Growth Element with Lot Councils' target markets (where relevant). Indicative number of grants per Council, for this have been included in Appendix 1 of the Specification. The average grant offer per business is PS3,500. * Managing and monitoring access to finance for participants on behalf of the Lot Councils. * Collaborative space development and delivery; and * Managing access to test trading space. If required, these services will be agreed with the Contractor in advance and the costs for the delivery of the services will be agreed by reference to the daily rates contained within the Contract. Lot 4 - Enabling Growth and Scaling Ards & North Down Borough Council, Newry, Mourne and Down District Council; and Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council Enabling Growth is aimed at stimulating growth within existing businesses across the area. All businesses receiving support through this element have potential to be 'employer enterprises'. They will receive differentiated and tailored support focused on cohorts such as SME start-up enterprise founders, who can be the life blood of high streets and local economies; and innovation-driven enterprises with a strong aspiration to grow, with a focus on regional/ export markets. Support would include; access to 'live' masterclasses, post-start mentoring, connections to sources of finance and 'grow-on' accommodation; and peer support/ networks. The scaling element entails a hand-holding support for scaling companies in the early phases of their transition to other provision. Options: The Contract for each Lot shall be effective from the date of award for an initial period up to 31st March 2025 (approx. 18 months based on contract start date of 1st October 2023). Any extension may be subject to further approval by the Council (including other Local Authorities) and funders for the relevant Lot, availability of funding and satisfactory performance of the Contractor. Funding has been secured for service activity up to 31 March 2025 initially. Any activity following this date will be subject to securing additional funding. The appointed Bidder for each Lot must have the potential to scale up or down to meet demand and availability of future funding. As such there is no guarantee of any delivery post the 31st March 2025 until funding has been secured. In addition to delivering Components 1 and 2 of the core service requirements as described in the Specification, throughout the Contract Period the Contractor may also be required to deliver one or more optional services which are additional to the core services described above. These optional services will be in areas related to the core services described above and may for example include (but are not necessarily limited to): * Intelligence gathering. * Business plan assessments and challenge. * Management of financial incentives and administering grant funding to businesses in the Growth Element with Lot Councils' target markets (where relevant). Indicative number of grants per Council, for this have been included in Appendix 1 of the Specification. The average grant offer per business is PS3,500. * Managing and monitoring access to finance for participants on behalf of the Lot Councils. * Collaborative space development and delivery; and * Managing access to test trading space. If required, these services will be agreed with the Contractor in advance and the costs for the delivery of the services will be agreed by reference to the daily rates contained within the Contract. Lot 5 - Enabling Growth and Scaling Fermanagh & Omagh District Council, Mid Ulster Council and Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council Enabling Growth is aimed at stimulating growth within existing businesses across the area. All businesses receiving support through this element have potential to be 'employer enterprises'. They will receive differentiated and tailored support focused on cohorts such as SME start-up enterprise founders, who can be the life blood of high streets and local economies; and innovation-driven enterprises with a strong aspiration to grow, with a focus on regional/ export markets. Support would include; access to 'live' masterclasses, post-start mentoring, connections to sources of finance and 'grow-on' accommodation; and peer support/ networks. The scaling element entails a hand-holding support for scaling companies in the early phases of their transition to other provision. Options: The Contract for each Lot shall be effective from the date of award for an initial period up to 31st March 2025 (approx. 18 months based on contract start date of 1st October 2023). Any extension may be subject to further approval by the Council (including other Local Authorities) and funders for the relevant Lot, availability of funding and satisfactory performance of the Contractor. Funding has been secured for service activity up to 31 March 2025 initially. Any activity following this date will be subject to securing additional funding. The appointed Bidder for each Lot must have the potential to scale up or down to meet demand and availability of future funding. As such there is no guarantee of any delivery post the 31st March 2025 until funding has been secured. In addition to delivering Components 1 and 2 of the core service requirements as described in the Specification, throughout the Contract Period the Contractor may also be required to deliver one or more optional services which are additional to the core services described above. These optional services will be in areas related to the core services described above and may for example include (but are not necessarily limited to): * Intelligence gathering. * Business plan assessments and challenge. * Management of financial incentives and administering grant funding to businesses in the Growth Element with Lot Councils' target markets (where relevant). Indicative number of grants per Council, for this have been included in Appendix 1 of the Specification. The average grant offer per business is PS3,500. * Managing and monitoring access to finance for participants on behalf of the Lot Councils. * Collaborative space development and delivery; and * Managing access to test trading space. If required, these services will be agreed with the Contractor in advance and the costs for the delivery of the services will be agreed by reference to the daily rates contained within the Contract. Lots 6 - Enabling Growth and Scaling Derry City & Strabane District Council and Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council Enabling Growth is aimed at stimulating growth within existing businesses across the area. All businesses receiving support through this element have potential to be 'employer enterprises'. They will receive differentiated and tailored support focused on cohorts such as SME start-up enterprise founders, who can be the life blood of high streets and local economies; and innovation-driven enterprises with a strong aspiration to grow, with a focus on regional/ export markets. Support would include; access to 'live' masterclasses, post-start mentoring, connections to sources of finance and 'grow-on' accommodation; and peer support/ networks. The scaling element entails a hand-holding support for scaling companies in the early phases of their transition to other provision. Options: The Contract for each Lot shall be effective from the date of award for an initial period of two years, with the option to extend by two further periods of one year (Initial 2 years + 1 year + 1 year). Any extension may be subject to further approval by the Council (including other Local Authorities) and funders for the relevant Lot, availability of funding and satisfactory performance of the Contractor. Funding has been secured for service activity up to 31 March 2025 initially. Any activity following this date will be subject to securing additional funding. The appointed Bidder for each Lot must have the potential to scale up or down to meet demand and availability of future funding. As such there is no guarantee of any delivery post the 31st March 2025 until funding has been secured. In addition to delivering Components 1, 2 and 3 of the core service requirement as described above, throughout the contract period the Contractor may also be required to deliver one or more optional services which are additional to the core services described above. These optional services will be in areas related to the core services described above and may for example include (but are not necessarily limited to): * Intelligence gathering. * Business plan assessments and challenge. * Management of financial incentives and administering grant funding to businesses in the Growth Element with Lot 6 Councils' target markets (where relevant). Indicative number of grants per Council, for each Lot have been included in Appendix 1. The average grant offer per business is PS3,500. * Managing and monitoring access to finance for participants on behalf of the Lot 6 Councils. * Collaborative space development and delivery; and * Managing access to test trading space. If required, these services will be agreed with the Contractor in advance and the costs for the delivery of the services will be agreed by reference to the daily rates contained within the Contract. Lot 7 - Enabling Growth and Scaling Mid & East Antrim Borough Council and Antrim & Newtownabbey Borough Council Enabling Growth is aimed at stimulating growth within existing businesses across the area. All businesses receiving support through this element have potential to be 'employer enterprises'. They will receive differentiated and tailored support focused on cohorts such as SME start-up enterprise founders, who can be the life blood of high streets and local economies; and innovation-driven enterprises with a strong aspiration to grow, with a focus on regional/ export markets. Support would include; access to 'live' masterclasses, post-start mentoring, connections to sources of finance and 'grow-on' accommodation; and peer support/ networks. The scaling element entails a hand-holding support for scaling companies in the early phases of their transition to other provision. Options: The Contract for each Lot shall be effective from the date of award for an initial period of two years, with the option to extend by two further periods of one year (Initial 2 years + 1 year + 1 year). Any extension may be subject to further approval by the Council (including other Local Authorities) and funders for the relevant Lot, availability of funding and satisfactory performance of the Contractor. Funding has been secured for service activity up to 31 March 2025 initially. Any activity following this date will be subject to securing additional funding. The appointed Bidder for each Lot must have the potential to scale up or down to meet demand and availability of future funding. As such there is no guarantee of any delivery post the 31st March 2025 until funding has been secured. In addition to delivering Components 1, 2 and 3 of the core service requirement as described above, throughout the contract period the Contractor may also be required to deliver one or more optional services which are additional to the core services described above. These optional services will be in areas related to the core services described above and may for example include (but are not necessarily limited to): * Intelligence gathering. * Business plan assessments and challenge. * Management of financial incentives and administering grant funding to businesses in the Growth Element with Lot 7 Councils' target markets (where relevant). Indicative number of grants per Council, for each Lot have been included in Appendix 1. The average grant offer per business is PS3,500. * Managing and monitoring access to finance for participants on behalf of the Lot 7 Councils. * Collaborative space development and delivery; and * Managing access to test trading space. If required, these services will be agreed with the Contractor in advance and the costs for the delivery of the services will be agreed by reference to the daily rates contained within the Contract. Lot 8 - Enabling Growth and Scaling Belfast City Council Enabling Growth is aimed at stimulating growth within existing businesses across the area. All businesses receiving support through this element have potential to be 'employer enterprises'. They will receive differentiated and tailored support focused on cohorts such as SME start-up enterprise founders, who can be the life blood of high streets and local economies; and innovation-driven enterprises with a strong aspiration to grow, with a focus on regional/ export markets. Support would include; access to 'live' masterclasses, post-start mentoring, connections to sources of finance and 'grow-on' accommodation; and peer support/ networks. The scaling element entails a hand-holding support for scaling companies in the early phases of their transition to other provision. Options: The Contract for each Lot shall be effective from the date of award for an initial period of two years, with the option to extend by two further periods of one year (Initial 2 years + 1 year + 1 year). Any extension may be subject to further approval by the Council (including other Local Authorities) and funders for the relevant Lot, availability of funding and satisfactory performance of the Contractor. Funding has been secured for service activity up to 31 March 2025 initially. Any activity following this date will be subject to securing additional funding. The appointed Bidder for each Lot must have the potential to scale up or down to meet demand and availability of future funding. As such there is no guarantee of any delivery post the 31st March 2025 until funding has been secured. In addition to delivering Components 1, 2 and 3 of the core service requirement as described above, throughout the contract period the Contractor may also be required to deliver one or more optional services which are additional to the core services described above. These optional services will be in areas related to the core services described above and may for example include (but are not necessarily limited to): * Intelligence gathering. * Business plan assessments and challenge. * Management of financial incentives and administering grant funding to businesses in the Growth Element with Lot 8 Councils' target markets (where relevant). Indicative number of grants per Council, for each Lot have been included in Appendix 1. The average grant offer per business is PS3,500. * Managing and monitoring access to finance for participants on behalf of the Lot 8 Councils. * Collaborative space development and delivery; and * Managing access to test trading space. If required, these services will be agreed with the Contractor in advance and the costs for the delivery of the services will be agreed by reference to the daily rates contained within the Contract. Lot 9 - Enabling Growth and Scaling Ards & North Down Borough Council, Newry, Mourne and Down District Council; and Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council Enabling Growth is aimed at stimulating growth within existing businesses across the area. All businesses receiving support through this element have potential to be 'employer enterprises'. They will receive differentiated and tailored support focused on cohorts such as SME start-up enterprise founders, who can be the life blood of high streets and local economies; and innovation-driven enterprises with a strong aspiration to grow, with a focus on regional/ export markets. Support would include; access to 'live' masterclasses, post-start mentoring, connections to sources of finance and 'grow-on' accommodation; and peer support/ networks. The scaling element entails a hand-holding support for scaling companies in the early phases of their transition to other provision. Options: The Contract for each Lot shall be effective from the date of award for an initial period of two years, with the option to extend by two further periods of one year (Initial 2 years + 1 year + 1 year). Any extension may be subject to further approval by the Council (including other Local Authorities) and funders for the relevant Lot, availability of funding and satisfactory performance of the Contractor. Funding has been secured for service activity up to 31 March 2025 initially. Any activity following this date will be subject to securing additional funding. The appointed Bidder for each Lot must have the potential to scale up or down to meet demand and availability of future funding. As such there is no guarantee of any delivery post the 31st March 2025 until funding has been secured. In addition to delivering Components 1, 2 and 3 of the core service requirement as described above, throughout the contract period the Contractor may also be required to deliver one or more optional services which are additional to the core services described above. These optional services will be in areas related to the core services described above and may for example include (but are not necessarily limited to): * Intelligence gathering. * Business plan assessments and challenge. * Management of financial incentives and administering grant funding to businesses in the Growth Element with Lot 9 Councils' target markets (where relevant). Indicative number of grants per Council, for each Lot have been included in Appendix 1. The average grant offer per business is PS3,500. * Managing and monitoring access to finance for participants on behalf of the Lot 9 Councils. * Collaborative space development and delivery; and * Managing access to test trading space. If required, these services will be agreed with the Contractor in advance and the costs for the delivery of the services will be agreed by reference to the daily rates contained within the Contract. Lot 10 - Enabling Growth and Scaling Fermanagh & Omagh District Council, Mid Ulster Council and Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council Enabling Growth is aimed at stimulating growth within existing businesses across the area. All businesses receiving support through this element have potential to be 'employer enterprises'. They will receive differentiated and tailored support focused on cohorts such as SME start-up enterprise founders, who can be the life blood of high streets and local economies; and innovation-driven enterprises with a strong aspiration to grow, with a focus on regional/ export markets. Support would include; access to 'live' masterclasses, post-start mentoring, connections to sources of finance and 'grow-on' accommodation; and peer support/ networks. The scaling element entails a hand-holding support for scaling companies in the early phases of their transition to other provision. Options: The Contract for each Lot shall be effective from the date of award for an initial period of two years, with the option to extend by two further periods of one year (Initial 2 years + 1 year + 1 year). Any extension may be subject to further approval by the Council (including other Local Authorities) and funders for the relevant Lot, availability of funding and satisfactory performance of the Contractor. Funding has been secured for service activity up to 31 March 2025 initially. Any activity following this date will be subject to securing additional funding. The appointed Bidder for each Lot must have the potential to scale up or down to meet demand and availability of future funding. As such there is no guarantee of any delivery post the 31st March 2025 until funding has been secured. In addition to delivering Components 1, 2 and 3 of the core service requirement as described above, throughout the contract period the Contractor may also be required to deliver one or more optional services which are additional to the core services described above. These optional services will be in areas related to the core services described above and may for example include (but are not necessarily limited to): * Intelligence gathering. * Business plan assessments and challenge. * Management of financial incentives and administering grant funding to businesses in the Growth Element with Lot 10 Councils' target markets (where relevant). Indicative number of grants per Council, for each Lot have been included in Appendix 1. The average grant offer per business is PS3,500. * Managing and monitoring access to finance for participants on behalf of the Lot 10 Councils. * Collaborative space development and delivery; and * Managing access to test trading space. If required, these services will be agreed with the Contractor in advance and the costs for the delivery of the services will be agreed by reference to the daily rates contained within the Contract. Lot Lot 1 - Smart technologies/ smart environments and the Internet of Things (IoT) To support the delivery of the NIESS, Framework B aims to put in place a list of Contractors for each Lot, to work with an entrepreneur or business, to undertake one to one specialist business mentoring as part of the delivery of the new NIESS. Options: The Framework shall be effective from the date of award for an initial period up to 31st March 2025 (approx. 16 months based on contract start date of 8th January 2024). The Council reserves the right to extend/renew the Framework up to a further 33 months (1 year + 1 year + 9 months). Total Framework Period including all extension options is 4 years (48 months). Any extension may be subject to further approval by the Council (including other Local Authorities) and funders for the relevant Lot, availability of funding and satisfactory performance of the Contractor. Funding has been secured for service activity up to 31 March 2025 initially. Any activity following this date will be subject to securing additional funding. In addition to delivering core service requirements as described in the specification, throughout the contract period the the need may arise to deliver one or more optional services which are additional to the core services. These optional services will be in areas related to the Lot the Contractor has been awarded to and may include undertaking a diagnostic with individuals, preparation and delivery of masterclasses, establishing peer support groups, intelligence gathering, business plan assessments and challenge. If required, these services will be agreed with the Contractor in advance and the costs for the delivery of the services will be agreed by reference to the daily rates contained within the Contract. Lot Lot 2 - Process automation via robotics/cobotics To support the delivery of the NIESS, Framework B aims to put in place a list of specialist 'Subject Matter Experts' and 'Sector Experts' for each Lot to work with an entrepreneur or business, to undertake one to one specialist business mentoring. Options: The Framework shall be effective from the date of award for an initial period up to 31st March 2025 (approx. 16 months based on contract start date of 8th January 2024). The Council reserves the right to extend/renew the Framework up to a further 33 months (1 year + 1 year + 9 months). Total Framework Period including all extension options is 4 years (48 months). Any extension may be subject to further approval by the Council (including other Local Authorities) and funders for the relevant Lot, availability of funding and satisfactory performance of the Contractor. Funding has been secured for service activity up to 31 March 2025 initially. Any activity following this date will be subject to securing additional funding. In addition to delivering core service requirements as described in the specification, throughout the contract period the the need may arise to deliver one or more optional services which are additional to the core services. These optional services will be in areas related to the Lot the Contractor has been awarded to and may include undertaking a diagnostic with individuals, preparation and delivery of masterclasses, establishing peer support groups, intelligence gathering, business plan assessments and challenge. If required, these services will be agreed with the Contractor in advance and the costs for the delivery of the services will be agreed by reference to the daily rates contained within the Contract. Lot Lot 3 - Big-data and analytics To support the delivery of the NIESS, Framework B aims to put in place a list of Contractors for each Lot, to work with an entrepreneur or business, to undertake one to one specialist business mentoring as part of the delivery of the new NIESS. Options: The Framework shall be effective from the date of award for an initial period up to 31st March 2025 (approx. 16 months based on contract start date of 8th January 2024). The Council reserves the right to extend/renew the Framework up to a further 33 months (1 year + 1 year + 9 months). Total Framework Period including all extension options is 4 years (48 months). Any extension may be subject to further approval by the Council (including other Local Authorities) and funders for the relevant Lot, availability of funding and satisfactory performance of the Contractor. Funding has been secured for service activity up to 31 March 2025 initially. Any activity following this date will be subject to securing additional funding. In addition to delivering core service requirements as described in the specification, throughout the contract period the the need may arise to deliver one or more optional services which are additional to the core services. These optional services will be in areas related to the Lot the Contractor has been awarded to and may include undertaking a diagnostic with individuals, preparation and delivery of masterclasses, establishing peer support groups, intelligence gathering, business plan assessments and challenge. If required, these services will be agreed with the Contractor in advance and the costs for the delivery of the services will be agreed by reference to the daily rates contained within the Contract. Lot Lot 4 - Immersive Technologies (AR/VR/MR/Haptics) To support the delivery of the NIESS, Framework B aims to put in place a list of Contractors for each Lot, to work with an entrepreneur or business, to undertake one to one specialist business mentoring as part of the delivery of the new NIESS. Options: The Framework shall be effective from the date of award for an initial period up to 31st March 2025 (approx. 16 months based on contract start date of 8th January 2024). The Council reserves the right to extend/renew the Framework up to a further 33 months (1 year + 1 year + 9 months). Total Framework Period including all extension options is 4 years (48 months). Any extension may be subject to further approval by the Council (including other Local Authorities) and funders for the relevant Lot, availability of funding and satisfactory performance of the Contractor. Funding has been secured for service activity up to 31 March 2025 initially. Any activity following this date will be subject to securing additional funding. In addition to delivering core service requirements as described in the specification, throughout the contract period the the need may arise to deliver one or more optional services which are additional to the core services. These optional services will be in areas related to the Lot the Contractor has been awarded to and may include undertaking a diagnostic with individuals, preparation and delivery of masterclasses, establishing peer support groups, intelligence gathering, business plan assessments and challenge. If required, these services will be agreed with the Contractor in advance and the costs for the delivery of the services will be agreed by reference to the daily rates contained within the Contract. Lot Lot 5 - Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning To support the delivery of the NIESS, Framework B aims to put in place a list of Contractors for each Lot, to work with an entrepreneur or business, to undertake one to one specialist business mentoring as part of the delivery of the new NIESS. Options: The Framework shall be effective from the date of award for an initial period up to 31st March 2025 (approx. 16 months based on contract start date of 8th January 2024). The Council reserves the right to extend/renew the Framework up to a further 33 months (1 year + 1 year + 9 months). Total Framework Period including all extension options is 4 years (48 months). Any extension may be subject to further approval by the Council (including other Local Authorities) and funders for the relevant Lot, availability of funding and satisfactory performance of the Contractor. Funding has been secured for service activity up to 31 March 2025 initially. Any activity following this date will be subject to securing additional funding. In addition to delivering core service requirements as described in the specification, throughout the contract period the the need may arise to deliver one or more optional services which are additional to the core services. These optional services will be in areas related to the Lot the Contractor has been awarded to and may include undertaking a diagnostic with individuals, preparation and delivery of masterclasses, establishing peer support groups, intelligence gathering, business plan assessments and challenge. If required, these services will be agreed with the Contractor in advance and the costs for the delivery of the services will be agreed by reference to the daily rates contained within the Contract. Lot Lot 6 - Distributed ledger systems/ blockchain technologies To support the delivery of the NIESS, Framework B aims to put in place a list of Contractors for each Lot, to work with an entrepreneur or business, to undertake one to one specialist business mentoring as part of the delivery of the new NIESS. Options: The Framework shall be effective from the date of award for an initial period up to 31st March 2025 (approx. 16 months based on contract start date of 8th January 2024). The Council reserves the right to extend/renew the Framework up to a further 33 months (1 year + 1 year + 9 months). Total Framework Period including all extension options is 4 years (48 months). Any extension may be subject to further approval by the Council (including other Local Authorities) and funders for the relevant Lot, availability of funding and satisfactory performance of the Contractor. Funding has been secured for service activity up to 31 March 2025 initially. Any activity following this date will be subject to securing additional funding. In addition to delivering core service requirements as described in the specification, throughout the contract period the the need may arise to deliver one or more optional services which are additional to the core services. These optional services will be in areas related to the Lot the Contractor has been awarded to and may include undertaking a diagnostic with individuals, preparation and delivery of masterclasses, establishing peer support groups, intelligence gathering, business plan assessments and challenge. If required, these services will be agreed with the Contractor in advance and the costs for the delivery of the services will be agreed by reference to the daily rates contained within the Contract. Lot Lot 7 - Cyber security To support the delivery of the NIESS, Framework B aims to put in place a list of Contractors for each Lot, to work with an entrepreneur or business, to undertake one to one specialist business mentoring as part of the delivery of the new NIESS. Options: The Framework shall be effective from the date of award for an initial period up to 31st March 2025 (approx. 16 months based on contract start date of 8th January 2024). The Council reserves the right to extend/renew the Framework up to a further 33 months (1 year + 1 year + 9 months). Total Framework Period including all extension options is 4 years (48 months). Any extension may be subject to further approval by the Council (including other Local Authorities) and funders for the relevant Lot, availability of funding and satisfactory performance of the Contractor. Funding has been secured for service activity up to 31 March 2025 initially. Any activity following this date will be subject to securing additional funding. In addition to delivering core service requirements as described in the specification, throughout the contract period the the need may arise to deliver one or more optional services which are additional to the core services. These optional services will be in areas related to the Lot the Contractor has been awarded to and may include undertaking a diagnostic with individuals, preparation and delivery of masterclasses, establishing peer support groups, intelligence gathering, business plan assessments and challenge. If required, these services will be agreed with the Contractor in advance and the costs for the delivery of the services will be agreed by reference to the daily rates contained within the Contract. Lot Lot 8 - Management skills To support the delivery of the NIESS, Framework B aims to put in place a list of Contractors for each Lot, to work with an entrepreneur or business, to undertake one to one specialist business mentoring as part of the delivery of the new NIESS. Options: The Framework shall be effective from the date of award for an initial period up to 31st March 2025 (approx. 16 months based on contract start date of 8th January 2024). The Council reserves the right to extend/renew the Framework up to a further 33 months (1 year + 1 year + 9 months). Total Framework Period including all extension options is 4 years (48 months). Any extension may be subject to further approval by the Council (including other Local Authorities) and funders for the relevant Lot, availability of funding and satisfactory performance of the Contractor. Funding has been secured for service activity up to 31 March 2025 initially. Any activity following this date will be subject to securing additional funding. In addition to delivering core service requirements as described in the specification, throughout the contract period the the need may arise to deliver one or more optional services which are additional to the core services. These optional services will be in areas related to the Lot the Contractor has been awarded to and may include undertaking a diagnostic with individuals, preparation and delivery of masterclasses, establishing peer support groups, intelligence gathering, business plan assessments and challenge. If required, these services will be agreed with the Contractor in advance and the costs for the delivery of the services will be agreed by reference to the daily rates contained within the Contract. Lot Lot 9 - Financial management To support the delivery of the NIESS, Framework B aims to put in place a list of Contractors for each Lot, to work with an entrepreneur or business, to undertake one to one specialist business mentoring as part of the delivery of the new NIESS Options: The Framework shall be effective from the date of award for an initial period up to 31st March 2025 (approx. 16 months based on contract start date of 8th January 2024). The Council reserves the right to extend/renew the Framework up to a further 33 months (1 year + 1 year + 9 months). Total Framework Period including all extension options is 4 years (48 months). Any extension may be subject to further approval by the Council (including other Local Authorities) and funders for the relevant Lot, availability of funding and satisfactory performance of the Contractor. Funding has been secured for service activity up to 31 March 2025 initially. Any activity following this date will be subject to securing additional funding. In addition to delivering core service requirements as described in the specification, throughout the contract period the the need may arise to deliver one or more optional services which are additional to the core services. These optional services will be in areas related to the Lot the Contractor has been awarded to and may include undertaking a diagnostic with individuals, preparation and delivery of masterclasses, establishing peer support groups, intelligence gathering, business plan assessments and challenge. If required, these services will be agreed with the Contractor in advance and the costs for the delivery of the services will be agreed by reference to the daily rates contained within the Contract. Lot Lot 10 - General Business Planning To support the delivery of the NIESS, Framework B aims to put in place a list of Contractors for each Lot, to work with an entrepreneur or business, to undertake one to one specialist business mentoring as part of the delivery of the new NIESS. Options: The Framework shall be effective from the date of award for an initial period up to 31st March 2025 (approx. 16 months based on contract start date of 8th January 2024). The Council reserves the right to extend/renew the Framework up to a further 33 months (1 year + 1 year + 9 months). Total Framework Period including all extension options is 4 years (48 months). Any extension may be subject to further approval by the Council (including other Local Authorities) and funders for the relevant Lot, availability of funding and satisfactory performance of the Contractor. Funding has been secured for service activity up to 31 March 2025 initially. Any activity following this date will be subject to securing additional funding. In addition to delivering core service requirements as described in the specification, throughout the contract period the the need may arise to deliver one or more optional services which are additional to the core services. These optional services will be in areas related to the Lot the Contractor has been awarded to and may include undertaking a diagnostic with individuals, preparation and delivery of masterclasses, establishing peer support groups, intelligence gathering, business plan assessments and challenge. If required, these services will be agreed with the Contractor in advance and the costs for the delivery of the services will be agreed by reference to the daily rates contained within the Contract. Lot Lot 11 - Innovation and New Product Development To support the delivery of the NIESS, Framework B aims to put in place a list of Contractors for each Lot, to work with an entrepreneur or business, to undertake one to one specialist business mentoring as part of the delivery of the new NIESS. Options: The Framework shall be effective from the date of award for an initial period up to 31st March 2025 (approx. 16 months based on contract start date of 8th January 2024). The Council reserves the right to extend/renew the Framework up to a further 33 months (1 year + 1 year + 9 months). Total Framework Period including all extension options is 4 years (48 months). Any extension may be subject to further approval by the Council (including other Local Authorities) and funders for the relevant Lot, availability of funding and satisfactory performance of the Contractor. Funding has been secured for service activity up to 31 March 2025 initially. Any activity following this date will be subject to securing additional funding. In addition to delivering core service requirements as described in the specification, throughout the contract period the the need may arise to deliver one or more optional services which are additional to the core services. These optional services will be in areas related to the Lot the Contractor has been awarded to and may include undertaking a diagnostic with individuals, preparation and delivery of masterclasses, establishing peer support groups, intelligence gathering, business plan assessments and challenge. If required, these services will be agreed with the Contractor in advance and the costs for the delivery of the services will be agreed by reference to the daily rates contained within the Contract. Lot Lot 12 - Marketing & Sales (Traditional) To support the delivery of the NIESS, Framework B aims to put in place a list of Contractors for each Lot, to work with an entrepreneur or business, to undertake one to one specialist business mentoring as part of the delivery of the new NIESS. Options: The Framework shall be effective from the date of award for an initial period up to 31st March 2025 (approx. 16 months based on contract start date of 8th January 2024). The Council reserves the right to extend/renew the Framework up to a further 33 months (1 year + 1 year + 9 months). Total Framework Period including all extension options is 4 years (48 months). Any extension may be subject to further approval by the Council (including other Local Authorities) and funders for the relevant Lot, availability of funding and satisfactory performance of the Contractor. Funding has been secured for service activity up to 31 March 2025 initially. Any activity following this date will be subject to securing additional funding. In addition to delivering core service requirements as described in the specification, throughout the contract period the the need may arise to deliver one or more optional services which are additional to the core services. These optional services will be in areas related to the Lot the Contractor has been awarded to and may include undertaking a diagnostic with individuals, preparation and delivery of masterclasses, establishing peer support groups, intelligence gathering, business plan assessments and challenge. If required, these services will be agreed with the Contractor in advance and the costs for the delivery of the services will be agreed by reference to the daily rates contained within the Contract. Lot Lot 13 - Export (UK/ROI) To support the delivery of the NIESS, Framework B aims to put in place a list of Contractors for each Lot, to work with an entrepreneur or business, to undertake one to one specialist business mentoring as part of the delivery of the new NIESS. Options: The Framework shall be effective from the date of award for an initial period up to 31st March 2025 (approx. 16 months based on contract start date of 8th January 2024). The Council reserves the right to extend/renew the Framework up to a further 33 months (1 year + 1 year + 9 months). Total Framework Period including all extension options is 4 years (48 months). Any extension may be subject to further approval by the Council (including other Local Authorities) and funders for the relevant Lot, availability of funding and satisfactory performance of the Contractor. Funding has been secured for service activity up to 31 March 2025 initially. Any activity following this date will be subject to securing additional funding. In addition to delivering core service requirements as described in the specification, throughout the contract period the the need may arise to deliver one or more optional services which are additional to the core services. These optional services will be in areas related to the Lot the Contractor has been awarded to and may include undertaking a diagnostic with individuals, preparation and delivery of masterclasses, establishing peer support groups, intelligence gathering, business plan assessments and challenge. If required, these services will be agreed with the Contractor in advance and the costs for the delivery of the services will be agreed by reference to the daily rates contained within the Contract. Lot Lot 14 - Export (Continental Europe/Worldwide) To support the delivery of the NIESS, Framework B aims to put in place a list of Contractors for each Lot, to work with an entrepreneur or business, to undertake one to one specialist business mentoring as part of the delivery of the new NIESS. Options: The Framework shall be effective from the date of award for an initial period up to 31st March 2025 (approx. 16 months based on contract start date of 8th January 2024). The Council reserves the right to extend/renew the Framework up to a further 33 months (1 year + 1 year + 9 months). Total Framework Period including all extension options is 4 years (48 months). Any extension may be subject to further approval by the Council (including other Local Authorities) and funders for the relevant Lot, availability of funding and satisfactory performance of the Contractor. Funding has been secured for service activity up to 31 March 2025 initially. Any activity following this date will be subject to securing additional funding. In addition to delivering core service requirements as described in the specification, throughout the contract period the the need may arise to deliver one or more optional services which are additional to the core services. These optional services will be in areas related to the Lot the Contractor has been awarded to and may include undertaking a diagnostic with individuals, preparation and delivery of masterclasses, establishing peer support groups, intelligence gathering, business plan assessments and challenge. If required, these services will be agreed with the Contractor in advance and the costs for the delivery of the services will be agreed by reference to the daily rates contained within the Contract. Lot Lot 15 - Productivity, Efficiency, Sustainability (resilience) and Environmental support To support the delivery of the NIESS, Framework B aims to put in place a list of Contractors for each Lot, to work with an entrepreneur or business, to undertake one to one specialist business mentoring as part of the delivery of the new NIESS. Options: The Framework shall be effective from the date of award for an initial period up to 31st March 2025 (approx. 16 months based on contract start date of 8th January 2024). The Council reserves the right to extend/renew the Framework up to a further 33 months (1 year + 1 year + 9 months). Total Framework Period including all extension options is 4 years (48 months). Any extension may be subject to further approval by the Council (including other Local Authorities) and funders for the relevant Lot, availability of funding and satisfactory performance of the Contractor. Funding has been secured for service activity up to 31 March 2025 initially. Any activity following this date will be subject to securing additional funding. In addition to delivering core service requirements as described in the specification, throughout the contract period the the need may arise to deliver one or more optional services which are additional to the core services. These optional services will be in areas related to the Lot the Contractor has been awarded to and may include undertaking a diagnostic with individuals, preparation and delivery of masterclasses, establishing peer support groups, intelligence gathering, business plan assessments and challenge. If required, these services will be agreed with the Contractor in advance and the costs for the delivery of the services will be agreed by reference to the daily rates contained within the Contract. Lot Lot 16 - Digitalisation To support the delivery of the NIESS, Framework B aims to put in place a list of Contractors for each Lot, to work with an entrepreneur or business, to undertake one to one specialist business mentoring as part of the delivery of the new NIESS. Options: The Framework shall be effective from the date of award for an initial period up to 31st March 2025 (approx. 16 months based on contract start date of 8th January 2024). The Council reserves the right to extend/renew the Framework up to a further 33 months (1 year + 1 year + 9 months). Total Framework Period including all extension options is 4 years (48 months). Any extension may be subject to further approval by the Council (including other Local Authorities) and funders for the relevant Lot, availability of funding and satisfactory performance of the Contractor. Funding has been secured for service activity up to 31 March 2025 initially. Any activity following this date will be subject to securing additional funding. In addition to delivering core service requirements as described in the specification, throughout the contract period the the need may arise to deliver one or more optional services which are additional to the core services. These optional services will be in areas related to the Lot the Contractor has been awarded to and may include undertaking a diagnostic with individuals, preparation and delivery of masterclasses, establishing peer support groups, intelligence gathering, business plan assessments and challenge. If required, these services will be agreed with the Contractor in advance and the costs for the delivery of the services will be agreed by reference to the daily rates contained within the Contract. Lot Lot 17 - Procurement To support the delivery of the NIESS, Framework B aims to put in place a list of Contractors for each Lot, to work with an entrepreneur or business, to undertake one to one specialist business mentoring as part of the delivery of the new NIESS. Options: The Framework shall be effective from the date of award for an initial period up to 31st March 2025 (approx. 16 months based on contract start date of 8th January 2024). The Council reserves the right to extend/renew the Framework up to a further 33 months (1 year + 1 year + 9 months). Total Framework Period including all extension options is 4 years (48 months). Any extension may be subject to further approval by the Council (including other Local Authorities) and funders for the relevant Lot, availability of funding and satisfactory performance of the Contractor. Funding has been secured for service activity up to 31 March 2025 initially. Any activity following this date will be subject to securing additional funding. In addition to delivering core service requirements as described in the specification, throughout the contract period the the need may arise to deliver one or more optional services which are additional to the core services. These optional services will be in areas related to the Lot the Contractor has been awarded to and may include undertaking a diagnostic with individuals, preparation and delivery of masterclasses, establishing peer support groups, intelligence gathering, business plan assessments and challenge. If required, these services will be agreed with the Contractor in advance and the costs for the delivery of the services will be agreed by reference to the daily rates contained within the Contract. Lot Lot 18 - Social Economy To support the delivery of the NIESS, Framework B aims to put in place a list of Contractors for each Lot, to work with an entrepreneur or business, to undertake one to one specialist business mentoring as part of the delivery of the new NIESS. Options: The Framework shall be effective from the date of award for an initial period up to 31st March 2025 (approx. 16 months based on contract start date of 8th January 2024). The Council reserves the right to extend/renew the Framework up to a further 33 months (1 year + 1 year + 9 months). Total Framework Period including all extension options is 4 years (48 months). Any extension may be subject to further approval by the Council (including other Local Authorities) and funders for the relevant Lot, availability of funding and satisfactory performance of the Contractor. Funding has been secured for service activity up to 31 March 2025 initially. Any activity following this date will be subject to securing additional funding. In addition to delivering core service requirements as described in the specification, throughout the contract period the the need may arise to deliver one or more optional services which are additional to the core services. These optional services will be in areas related to the Lot the Contractor has been awarded to and may include undertaking a diagnostic with individuals, preparation and delivery of masterclasses, establishing peer support groups, intelligence gathering, business plan assessments and challenge. If required, these services will be agreed with the Contractor in advance and the costs for the delivery of the services will be agreed by reference to the daily rates contained within the Contract. Lot Lot 19 - Entrepreneurship development and awareness activities and support To support the delivery of the NIESS, Framework B aims to put in place a list of Contractors for each Lot, to work with an entrepreneur or business, to undertake one to one specialist business mentoring as part of the delivery of the new NIESS. Options: The Framework shall be effective from the date of award for an initial period up to 31st March 2025 (approx. 16 months based on contract start date of 8th January 2024). The Council reserves the right to extend/renew the Framework up to a further 33 months (1 year + 1 year + 9 months). Total Framework Period including all extension options is 4 years (48 months). Any extension may be subject to further approval by the Council (including other Local Authorities) and funders for the relevant Lot, availability of funding and satisfactory performance of the Contractor. Funding has been secured for service activity up to 31 March 2025 initially. Any activity following this date will be subject to securing additional funding. In addition to delivering core service requirements as described in the specification, throughout the contract period the the need may arise to deliver one or more optional services which are additional to the core services. These optional services will be in areas related to the Lot the Contractor has been awarded to and may include undertaking a diagnostic with individuals, preparation and delivery of masterclasses, establishing peer support groups, intelligence gathering, business plan assessments and challenge. If required, these services will be agreed with the Contractor in advance and the costs for the delivery of the services will be agreed by reference to the daily rates contained within the Contract. Lot Lot 20 - Accelerated Scaling businesses To support the delivery of the NIESS, Framework B aims to put in place a list of Contractors for each Lot, to work with an entrepreneur or business, to undertake one to one specialist business mentoring as part of the delivery of the new NIESS. Options: The Framework shall be effective from the date of award for an initial period up to 31st March 2025 (approx. 16 months based on contract start date of 8th January 2024). The Council reserves the right to extend/renew the Framework up to a further 33 months (1 year + 1 year + 9 months). Total Framework Period including all extension options is 4 years (48 months). Any extension may be subject to further approval by the Council (including other Local Authorities) and funders for the relevant Lot, availability of funding and satisfactory performance of the Contractor. Funding has been secured for service activity up to 31 March 2025 initially. Any activity following this date will be subject to securing additional funding. In addition to delivering core service requirements as described in the specification, throughout the contract period the the need may arise to deliver one or more optional services which are additional to the core services. These optional services will be in areas related to the Lot the Contractor has been awarded to and may include undertaking a diagnostic with individuals, preparation and delivery of masterclasses, establishing peer support groups, intelligence gathering, business plan assessments and challenge. If required, these services will be agreed with the Contractor in advance and the costs for the delivery of the services will be agreed by reference to the daily rates contained within the Contract. Lot Lot 21 - Digital, ICT, and Creative Industries To support the delivery of the NIESS, Framework B aims to put in place a list of Contractors for each Lot, to work with an entrepreneur or business, to undertake one to one specialist business mentoring as part of the delivery of the new NIESS. Options: The Framework shall be effective from the date of award for an initial period up to 31st March 2025 (approx. 16 months based on contract start date of 8th January 2024). The Council reserves the right to extend/renew the Framework up to a further 33 months (1 year + 1 year + 9 months). Total Framework Period including all extension options is 4 years (48 months). Any extension may be subject to further approval by the Council (including other Local Authorities) and funders for the relevant Lot, availability of funding and satisfactory performance of the Contractor. Funding has been secured for service activity up to 31 March 2025 initially. Any activity following this date will be subject to securing additional funding. In addition to delivering core service requirements as described in the specification, throughout the contract period the the need may arise to deliver one or more optional services which are additional to the core services. These optional services will be in areas related to the Lot the Contractor has been awarded to and may include undertaking a diagnostic with individuals, preparation and delivery of masterclasses, establishing peer support groups, intelligence gathering, business plan assessments and challenge. If required, these services will be agreed with the Contractor in advance and the costs for the delivery of the services will be agreed by reference to the daily rates contained within the Contract. Lot Lot 22 - Agri-tech and agri-food (including marine environment; fishing) To support the delivery of the NIESS, Framework B aims to put in place a list of Contractors for each Lot, to work with an entrepreneur or business, to undertake one to one specialist business mentoring as part of the delivery of the new NIESS. Options: The Framework shall be effective from the date of award for an initial period up to 31st March 2025 (approx. 16 months based on contract start date of 8th January 2024). The Council reserves the right to extend/renew the Framework up to a further 33 months (1 year + 1 year + 9 months). Total Framework Period including all extension options is 4 years (48 months). Any extension may be subject to further approval by the Council (including other Local Authorities) and funders for the relevant Lot, availability of funding and satisfactory performance of the Contractor. Funding has been secured for service activity up to 31 March 2025 initially. Any activity following this date will be subject to securing additional funding. In addition to delivering core service requirements as described in the specification, throughout the contract period the the need may arise to deliver one or more optional services which are additional to the core services. These optional services will be in areas related to the Lot the Contractor has been awarded to and may include undertaking a diagnostic with individuals, preparation and delivery of masterclasses, establishing peer support groups, intelligence gathering, business plan assessments and challenge. If required, these services will be agreed with the Contractor in advance and the costs for the delivery of the services will be agreed by reference to the daily rates contained within the Contract. Lot Lot 23 - Fintech / Financial & Professional Services To support the delivery of the NIESS, Framework B aims to put in place a list of Contractors for each Lot, to work with an entrepreneur or business, to undertake one to one specialist business mentoring as part of the delivery of the new NIESS. Options: The Framework shall be effective from the date of award for an initial period up to 31st March 2025 (approx. 16 months based on contract start date of 8th January 2024). The Council reserves the right to extend/renew the Framework up to a further 33 months (1 year + 1 year + 9 months). Total Framework Period including all extension options is 4 years (48 months). Any extension may be subject to further approval by the Council (including other Local Authorities) and funders for the relevant Lot, availability of funding and satisfactory performance of the Contractor. Funding has been secured for service activity up to 31 March 2025 initially. Any activity following this date will be subject to securing additional funding. In addition to delivering core service requirements as described in the specification, throughout the contract period the the need may arise to deliver one or more optional services which are additional to the core services. These optional services will be in areas related to the Lot the Contractor has been awarded to and may include undertaking a diagnostic with individuals, preparation and delivery of masterclasses, establishing peer support groups, intelligence gathering, business plan assessments and challenge. If required, these services will be agreed with the Contractor in advance and the costs for the delivery of the services will be agreed by reference to the daily rates contained within the Contract. Lot Lot 24 - Advanced Manufacturing & Engineering To support the delivery of the NIESS, Framework B aims to put in place a list of Contractors for each Lot, to work with an entrepreneur or business, to undertake one to one specialist business mentoring as part of the delivery of the new NIESS. Options: The Framework shall be effective from the date of award for an initial period up to 31st March 2025 (approx. 16 months based on contract start date of 8th January 2024). The Council reserves the right to extend/renew the Framework up to a further 33 months (1 year + 1 year + 9 months). Total Framework Period including all extension options is 4 years (48 months). Any extension may be subject to further approval by the Council (including other Local Authorities) and funders for the relevant Lot, availability of funding and satisfactory performance of the Contractor. Funding has been secured for service activity up to 31 March 2025 initially. Any activity following this date will be subject to securing additional funding. In addition to delivering core service requirements as described in the specification, throughout the contract period the the need may arise to deliver one or more optional services which are additional to the core services. These optional services will be in areas related to the Lot the Contractor has been awarded to and may include undertaking a diagnostic with individuals, preparation and delivery of masterclasses, establishing peer support groups, intelligence gathering, business plan assessments and challenge. If required, these services will be agreed with the Contractor in advance and the costs for the delivery of the services will be agreed by reference to the daily rates contained within the Contract. Lot Lot 25 - Life and Health Sciences To support the delivery of the NIESS, Framework B aims to put in place a list of Contractors for each Lot, to work with an entrepreneur or business, to undertake one to one specialist business mentoring as part of the delivery of the new NIESS. Options: The Framework shall be effective from the date of award for an initial period up to 31st March 2025 (approx. 16 months based on contract start date of 8th January 2024). The Council reserves the right to extend/renew the Framework up to a further 33 months (1 year + 1 year + 9 months). Total Framework Period including all extension options is 4 years (48 months). Any extension may be subject to further approval by the Council (including other Local Authorities) and funders for the relevant Lot, availability of funding and satisfactory performance of the Contractor. Funding has been secured for service activity up to 31 March 2025 initially. Any activity following this date will be subject to securing additional funding. In addition to delivering core service requirements as described in the specification, throughout the contract period the the need may arise to deliver one or more optional services which are additional to the core services. These optional services will be in areas related to the Lot the Contractor has been awarded to and may include undertaking a diagnostic with individuals, preparation and delivery of masterclasses, establishing peer support groups, intelligence gathering, business plan assessments and challenge. If required, these services will be agreed with the Contractor in advance and the costs for the delivery of the services will be agreed by reference to the daily rates contained within the Contract. Lot Lot 26 - Vitality of Place: Tourism, Hospitality, Leisure & Retail To support the delivery of the NIESS, Framework B aims to put in place a list of Contractors for each Lot, to work with an entrepreneur or business, to undertake one to one specialist business mentoring as part of the delivery of the new NIESS. Options: The Framework shall be effective from the date of award for an initial period up to 31st March 2025 (approx. 16 months based on contract start date of 8th January 2024). The Council reserves the right to extend/renew the Framework up to a further 33 months (1 year + 1 year + 9 months). Total Framework Period including all extension options is 4 years (48 months). Any extension may be subject to further approval by the Council (including other Local Authorities) and funders for the relevant Lot, availability of funding and satisfactory performance of the Contractor. Funding has been secured for service activity up to 31 March 2025 initially. Any activity following this date will be subject to securing additional funding. In addition to delivering core service requirements as described in the specification, throughout the contract period the the need may arise to deliver one or more optional services which are additional to the core services. These optional services will be in areas related to the Lot the Contractor has been awarded to and may include undertaking a diagnostic with individuals, preparation and delivery of masterclasses, establishing peer support groups, intelligence gathering, business plan assessments and challenge. If required, these services will be agreed with the Contractor in advance and the costs for the delivery of the services will be agreed by reference to the daily rates contained within the Contract. Lot Lot 27 - Green economy (energy, waste) To support the delivery of the NIESS, Framework B aims to put in place a list of Contractors for each Lot, to work with an entrepreneur or business, to undertake one to one specialist business mentoring as part of the delivery of the new NIESS. Options: The Framework shall be effective from the date of award for an initial period up to 31st March 2025 (approx. 16 months based on contract start date of 8th January 2024). The Council reserves the right to extend/renew the Framework up to a further 33 months (1 year + 1 year + 9 months). Total Framework Period including all extension options is 4 years (48 months). Any extension may be subject to further approval by the Council (including other Local Authorities) and funders for the relevant Lot, availability of funding and satisfactory performance of the Contractor. Funding has been secured for service activity up to 31 March 2025 initially. Any activity following this date will be subject to securing additional funding. In addition to delivering core service requirements as described in the specification, throughout the contract period the the need may arise to deliver one or more optional services which are additional to the core services. These optional services will be in areas related to the Lot the Contractor has been awarded to and may include undertaking a diagnostic with individuals, preparation and delivery of masterclasses, establishing peer support groups, intelligence gathering, business plan assessments and challenge. If required, these services will be agreed with the Contractor in advance and the costs for the delivery of the services will be agreed by reference to the daily rates contained within the Contract. Lot Lot 28 - Logistics, Haulage & Distribution To support the delivery of the NIESS, Framework B aims to put in place a list of Contractors for each Lot, to work with an entrepreneur or business, to undertake one to one specialist business mentoring as part of the delivery of the new NIESS. Options: The Framework shall be effective from the date of award for an initial period up to 31st March 2025 (approx. 16 months based on contract start date of 8th January 2024). The Council reserves the right to extend/renew the Framework up to a further 33 months (1 year + 1 year + 9 months). Total Framework Period including all extension options is 4 years (48 months). Any extension may be subject to further approval by the Council (including other Local Authorities) and funders for the relevant Lot, availability of funding and satisfactory performance of the Contractor. Funding has been secured for service activity up to 31 March 2025 initially. Any activity following this date will be subject to securing additional funding. In addition to delivering core service requirements as described in the specification, throughout the contract period the the need may arise to deliver one or more optional services which are additional to the core services. These optional services will be in areas related to the Lot the Contractor has been awarded to and may include undertaking a diagnostic with individuals, preparation and delivery of masterclasses, establishing peer support groups, intelligence gathering, business plan assessments and challenge. If required, these services will be agreed with the Contractor in advance and the costs for the delivery of the services will be agreed by reference to the daily rates contained within the Contract. Lot Lot 29 - Construction To support the delivery of the NIESS, Framework B aims to put in place a list of Contractors for each Lot, to work with an entrepreneur or business, to undertake one to one specialist business mentoring as part of the delivery of the new NIESS. Options: The Framework shall be effective from the date of award for an initial period up to 31st March 2025 (approx. 16 months based on contract start date of 8th January 2024). The Council reserves the right to extend/renew the Framework up to a further 33 months (1 year + 1 year + 9 months). Total Framework Period including all extension options is 4 years (48 months). Any extension may be subject to further approval by the Council (including other Local Authorities) and funders for the relevant Lot, availability of funding and satisfactory performance of the Contractor. Funding has been secured for service activity up to 31 March 2025 initially. Any activity following this date will be subject to securing additional funding. In addition to delivering core service requirements as described in the specification, throughout the contract period the the need may arise to deliver one or more optional services which are additional to the core services. These optional services will be in areas related to the Lot the Contractor has been awarded to and may include undertaking a diagnostic with individuals, preparation and delivery of masterclasses, establishing peer support groups, intelligence gathering, business plan assessments and challenge. If required, these services will be agreed with the Contractor in advance and the costs for the delivery of the services will be agreed by reference to the daily rates contained within the Contract. Lot 1 - Smart technologies/ smart environments and the Internet of Things (IoT) The Northern Ireland Enterprise Support Service (NIESS) aims to put in place an ambitious approach to the delivery of start-up and growth support for new businesses and covers the 11 Local Authority Areas (LAAs) within Northern Ireland. In order to deliver the NI Enterprise Support Service the 11 LAAs wish to put in place a Framework of specialist mentors to support in the delivery of enterprise support services across Northern Ireland - with a focus on 'Subject Matter Experts' and 'Sector Experts'. The core services to be delivered include one-to-one advice and guidance to support local businesses to start, grow and scale and support signposting and referrals to other services. Options: The contract for each Lot shall be effective from the date of award for an initial period up to 31st March 2025. Any extension may be subject to further approval by the Council (including other Local Authorities) and funders for the relevant Lot, availability of funding and satisfactory performance of the Contractor. Funding has been secured for service activity up to 31st March 2025. Any activity following this date will be subject to securing additional funding. Lot 2 - Process automation via robotics/cobotics The Northern Ireland Enterprise Support Service (NIESS) aims to put in place an ambitious approach to the delivery of start-up and growth support for new businesses and covers the 11 Local Authority Areas (LAAs) within Northern Ireland. In order to deliver the NI Enterprise Support Service the 11 LAAs wish to put in place a Framework of specialist mentors to support in the delivery of enterprise support services across Northern Ireland - with a focus on 'Subject Matter Experts' and 'Sector Experts'. The core services to be delivered include one-to-one advice and guidance to support local businesses to start, grow and scale and support signposting and referrals to other services. Options: The contract for each Lot shall be effective from the date of award for an initial period up to 31st March 2025. Any extension may be subject to further approval by the Council (including other Local Authorities) and funders for the relevant Lot, availability of funding and satisfactory performance of the Contractor. Funding has been secured for service activity up to 31st March 2025. Any activity following this date will be subject to securing additional funding. Lot 3 - Big-data and analytics The Northern Ireland Enterprise Support Service (NIESS) aims to put in place an ambitious approach to the delivery of start-up and growth support for new businesses and covers the 11 Local Authority Areas (LAAs) within Northern Ireland. In order to deliver the NI Enterprise Support Service the 11 LAAs wish to put in place a Framework of specialist mentors to support in the delivery of enterprise support services across Northern Ireland - with a focus on 'Subject Matter Experts' and 'Sector Experts'. The core services to be delivered include one-to-one advice and guidance to support local businesses to start, grow and scale and support signposting and referrals to other services. Options: The contract for each Lot shall be effective from the date of award for an initial period up to 31st March 2025. Any extension may be subject to further approval by the Council (including other Local Authorities) and funders for the relevant Lot, availability of funding and satisfactory performance of the Contractor. Funding has been secured for service activity up to 31st March 2025. Any activity following this date will be subject to securing additional funding. Lot 4 - Immersive Technologies (AR/VR/MR/Haptics) The Northern Ireland Enterprise Support Service (NIESS) aims to put in place an ambitious approach to the delivery of start-up and growth support for new businesses and covers the 11 Local Authority Areas (LAAs) within Northern Ireland. In order to deliver the NI Enterprise Support Service the 11 LAAs wish to put in place a Framework of specialist mentors to support in the delivery of enterprise support services across Northern Ireland - with a focus on 'Subject Matter Experts' and 'Sector Experts'. The core services to be delivered include one-to-one advice and guidance to support local businesses to start, grow and scale and support signposting and referrals to other services. Options: The contract for each Lot shall be effective from the date of award for an initial period up to 31st March 2025. Any extension may be subject to further approval by the Council (including other Local Authorities) and funders for the relevant Lot, availability of funding and satisfactory performance of the Contractor. Funding has been secured for service activity up to 31st March 2025. Any activity following this date will be subject to securing additional funding. Lot 5 - Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning The Northern Ireland Enterprise Support Service (NIESS) aims to put in place an ambitious approach to the delivery of start-up and growth support for new businesses and covers the 11 Local Authority Areas (LAAs) within Northern Ireland. In order to deliver the NI Enterprise Support Service the 11 LAAs wish to put in place a Framework of specialist mentors to support in the delivery of enterprise support services across Northern Ireland - with a focus on 'Subject Matter Experts' and 'Sector Experts'. The core services to be delivered include one-to-one advice and guidance to support local businesses to start, grow and scale and support signposting and referrals to other services. Options: The contract for each Lot shall be effective from the date of award for an initial period up to 31st March 2025. Any extension may be subject to further approval by the Council (including other Local Authorities) and funders for the relevant Lot, availability of funding and satisfactory performance of the Contractor. Funding has been secured for service activity up to 31st March 2025. Any activity following this date will be subject to securing additional funding. Lot 6 - Distributed ledger systems/ blockchain technologies The Northern Ireland Enterprise Support Service (NIESS) aims to put in place an ambitious approach to the delivery of start-up and growth support for new businesses and covers the 11 Local Authority Areas (LAAs) within Northern Ireland. In order to deliver the NI Enterprise Support Service the 11 LAAs wish to put in place a Framework of specialist mentors to support in the delivery of enterprise support services across Northern Ireland - with a focus on 'Subject Matter Experts' and 'Sector Experts'. The core services to be delivered include one-to-one advice and guidance to support local businesses to start, grow and scale and support signposting and referrals to other services. Options: The contract for each Lot shall be effective from the date of award for an initial period up to 31st March 2025. Any extension may be subject to further approval by the Council (including other Local Authorities) and funders for the relevant Lot, availability of funding and satisfactory performance of the Contractor. Funding has been secured for service activity up to 31st March 2025. Any activity following this date will be subject to securing additional funding. Lot 7 - Cyber security The Northern Ireland Enterprise Support Service (NIESS) aims to put in place an ambitious approach to the delivery of start-up and growth support for new businesses and covers the 11 Local Authority Areas (LAAs) within Northern Ireland. In order to deliver the NI Enterprise Support Service the 11 LAAs wish to put in place a Framework of specialist mentors to support in the delivery of enterprise support services across Northern Ireland - with a focus on 'Subject Matter Experts' and 'Sector Experts'. The core services to be delivered include one-to-one advice and guidance to support local businesses to start, grow and scale and support signposting and referrals to other services. Options: The contract for each Lot shall be effective from the date of award for an initial period up to 31st March 2025. Any extension may be subject to further approval by the Council (including other Local Authorities) and funders for the relevant Lot, availability of funding and satisfactory performance of the Contractor. Funding has been secured for service activity up to 31st March 2025. Any activity following this date will be subject to securing additional funding. Lot 8 - Management skills The Northern Ireland Enterprise Support Service (NIESS) aims to put in place an ambitious approach to the delivery of start-up and growth support for new businesses and covers the 11 Local Authority Areas (LAAs) within Northern Ireland. In order to deliver the NI Enterprise Support Service the 11 LAAs wish to put in place a Framework of specialist mentors to support in the delivery of enterprise support services across Northern Ireland - with a focus on 'Subject Matter Experts' and 'Sector Experts'. The core services to be delivered include one-to-one advice and guidance to support local businesses to start, grow and scale and support signposting and referrals to other services. Options: The contract for each Lot shall be effective from the date of award for an initial period up to 31st March 2025. Any extension may be subject to further approval by the Council (including other Local Authorities) and funders for the relevant Lot, availability of funding and satisfactory performance of the Contractor. Funding has been secured for service activity up to 31st March 2025. Any activity following this date will be subject to securing additional funding. Lot 9 - Financial management The Northern Ireland Enterprise Support Service (NIESS) aims to put in place an ambitious approach to the delivery of start-up and growth support for new businesses and covers the 11 Local Authority Areas (LAAs) within Northern Ireland. In order to deliver the NI Enterprise Support Service the 11 LAAs wish to put in place a Framework of specialist mentors to support in the delivery of enterprise support services across Northern Ireland - with a focus on 'Subject Matter Experts' and 'Sector Experts'. The core services to be delivered include one-to-one advice and guidance to support local businesses to start, grow and scale and support signposting and referrals to other services. Options: The contract for each Lot shall be effective from the date of award for an initial period up to 31st March 2025. Any extension may be subject to further approval by the Council (including other Local Authorities) and funders for the relevant Lot, availability of funding and satisfactory performance of the Contractor. Funding has been secured for service activity up to 31st March 2025. Any activity following this date will be subject to securing additional funding. Lot 10 - General Business Planning The Northern Ireland Enterprise Support Service (NIESS) aims to put in place an ambitious approach to the delivery of start-up and growth support for new businesses and covers the 11 Local Authority Areas (LAAs) within Northern Ireland. In order to deliver the NI Enterprise Support Service the 11 LAAs wish to put in place a Framework of specialist mentors to support in the delivery of enterprise support services across Northern Ireland - with a focus on 'Subject Matter Experts' and 'Sector Experts'. The core services to be delivered include one-to-one advice and guidance to support local businesses to start, grow and scale and support signposting and referrals to other services. Options: The contract for each Lot shall be effective from the date of award for an initial period up to 31st March 2025. Any extension may be subject to further approval by the Council (including other Local Authorities) and funders for the relevant Lot, availability of funding and satisfactory performance of the Contractor. Funding has been secured for service activity up to 31st March 2025. Any activity following this date will be subject to securing additional funding. Lot 11 - Innovation and New Product Development The Northern Ireland Enterprise Support Service (NIESS) aims to put in place an ambitious approach to the delivery of start-up and growth support for new businesses and covers the 11 Local Authority Areas (LAAs) within Northern Ireland. In order to deliver the NI Enterprise Support Service the 11 LAAs wish to put in place a Framework of specialist mentors to support in the delivery of enterprise support services across Northern Ireland - with a focus on 'Subject Matter Experts' and 'Sector Experts'. The core services to be delivered include one-to-one advice and guidance to support local businesses to start, grow and scale and support signposting and referrals to other services. Options: The contract for each Lot shall be effective from the date of award for an initial period up to 31st March 2025. Any extension may be subject to further approval by the Council (including other Local Authorities) and funders for the relevant Lot, availability of funding and satisfactory performance of the Contractor. Funding has been secured for service activity up to 31st March 2025. Any activity following this date will be subject to securing additional funding. Lot 12 - Marketing & Sales (Traditional) The Northern Ireland Enterprise Support Service (NIESS) aims to put in place an ambitious approach to the delivery of start-up and growth support for new businesses and covers the 11 Local Authority Areas (LAAs) within Northern Ireland. In order to deliver the NI Enterprise Support Service the 11 LAAs wish to put in place a Framework of specialist mentors to support in the delivery of enterprise support services across Northern Ireland - with a focus on 'Subject Matter Experts' and 'Sector Experts'. The core services to be delivered include one-to-one advice and guidance to support local businesses to start, grow and scale and support signposting and referrals to other services. Options: The contract for each Lot shall be effective from the date of award for an initial period up to 31st March 2025. Any extension may be subject to further approval by the Council (including other Local Authorities) and funders for the relevant Lot, availability of funding and satisfactory performance of the Contractor. Funding has been secured for service activity up to 31st March 2025. Any activity following this date will be subject to securing additional funding. Lot 13 - Export (UK/ROI) The Northern Ireland Enterprise Support Service (NIESS) aims to put in place an ambitious approach to the delivery of start-up and growth support for new businesses and covers the 11 Local Authority Areas (LAAs) within Northern Ireland. In order to deliver the NI Enterprise Support Service the 11 LAAs wish to put in place a Framework of specialist mentors to support in the delivery of enterprise support services across Northern Ireland - with a focus on 'Subject Matter Experts' and 'Sector Experts'. The core services to be delivered include one-to-one advice and guidance to support local businesses to start, grow and scale and support signposting and referrals to other services. Options: The contract for each Lot shall be effective from the date of award for an initial period up to 31st March 2025. Any extension may be subject to further approval by the Council (including other Local Authorities) and funders for the relevant Lot, availability of funding and satisfactory performance of the Contractor. Funding has been secured for service activity up to 31st March 2025. Any activity following this date will be subject to securing additional funding. Lot 14 - Export (Continental Europe/Worldwide) The Northern Ireland Enterprise Support Service (NIESS) aims to put in place an ambitious approach to the delivery of start-up and growth support for new businesses and covers the 11 Local Authority Areas (LAAs) within Northern Ireland. In order to deliver the NI Enterprise Support Service the 11 LAAs wish to put in place a Framework of specialist mentors to support in the delivery of enterprise support services across Northern Ireland - with a focus on 'Subject Matter Experts' and 'Sector Experts'. The core services to be delivered include one-to-one advice and guidance to support local businesses to start, grow and scale and support signposting and referrals to other services. Options: The contract for each Lot shall be effective from the date of award for an initial period up to 31st March 2025. Any extension may be subject to further approval by the Council (including other Local Authorities) and funders for the relevant Lot, availability of funding and satisfactory performance of the Contractor. Funding has been secured for service activity up to 31st March 2025. Any activity following this date will be subject to securing additional funding. Lot 15 - Productivity, Efficiency, Sustainability (resilience) and Environmental support The Northern Ireland Enterprise Support Service (NIESS) aims to put in place an ambitious approach to the delivery of start-up and growth support for new businesses and covers the 11 Local Authority Areas (LAAs) within Northern Ireland. In order to deliver the NI Enterprise Support Service the 11 LAAs wish to put in place a Framework of specialist mentors to support in the delivery of enterprise support services across Northern Ireland - with a focus on 'Subject Matter Experts' and 'Sector Experts'. The core services to be delivered include one-to-one advice and guidance to support local businesses to start, grow and scale and support signposting and referrals to other services. Options: The contract for each Lot shall be effective from the date of award for an initial period up to 31st March 2025. Any extension may be subject to further approval by the Council (including other Local Authorities) and funders for the relevant Lot, availability of funding and satisfactory performance of the Contractor. Funding has been secured for service activity up to 31st March 2025. Any activity following this date will be subject to securing additional funding. Lot 16 - Digitalisation The Northern Ireland Enterprise Support Service (NIESS) aims to put in place an ambitious approach to the delivery of start-up and growth support for new businesses and covers the 11 Local Authority Areas (LAAs) within Northern Ireland. In order to deliver the NI Enterprise Support Service the 11 LAAs wish to put in place a Framework of specialist mentors to support in the delivery of enterprise support services across Northern Ireland - with a focus on 'Subject Matter Experts' and 'Sector Experts'. The core services to be delivered include one-to-one advice and guidance to support local businesses to start, grow and scale and support signposting and referrals to other services. Options: The contract for each Lot shall be effective from the date of award for an initial period up to 31st March 2025. Any extension may be subject to further approval by the Council (including other Local Authorities) and funders for the relevant Lot, availability of funding and satisfactory performance of the Contractor. Funding has been secured for service activity up to 31st March 2025. Any activity following this date will be subject to securing additional funding. Lot 17 - Procurement The Northern Ireland Enterprise Support Service (NIESS) aims to put in place an ambitious approach to the delivery of start-up and growth support for new businesses and covers the 11 Local Authority Areas (LAAs) within Northern Ireland. In order to deliver the NI Enterprise Support Service the 11 LAAs wish to put in place a Framework of specialist mentors to support in the delivery of enterprise support services across Northern Ireland - with a focus on 'Subject Matter Experts' and 'Sector Experts'. The core services to be delivered include one-to-one advice and guidance to support local businesses to start, grow and scale and support signposting and referrals to other services. Options: The contract for each Lot shall be effective from the date of award for an initial period up to 31st March 2025. Any extension may be subject to further approval by the Council (including other Local Authorities) and funders for the relevant Lot, availability of funding and satisfactory performance of the Contractor. Funding has been secured for service activity up to 31st March 2025. Any activity following this date will be subject to securing additional funding. Lot 18 - Social Economy The Northern Ireland Enterprise Support Service (NIESS) aims to put in place an ambitious approach to the delivery of start-up and growth support for new businesses and covers the 11 Local Authority Areas (LAAs) within Northern Ireland. In order to deliver the NI Enterprise Support Service the 11 LAAs wish to put in place a Framework of specialist mentors to support in the delivery of enterprise support services across Northern Ireland - with a focus on 'Subject Matter Experts' and 'Sector Experts'. The core services to be delivered include one-to-one advice and guidance to support local businesses to start, grow and scale and support signposting and referrals to other services. Options: The contract for each Lot shall be effective from the date of award for an initial period up to 31st March 2025. Any extension may be subject to further approval by the Council (including other Local Authorities) and funders for the relevant Lot, availability of funding and satisfactory performance of the Contractor. Funding has been secured for service activity up to 31st March 2025. Any activity following this date will be subject to securing additional funding. Lot 19 - Entrepreneurship development and awareness activities and support The Northern Ireland Enterprise Support Service (NIESS) aims to put in place an ambitious approach to the delivery of start-up and growth support for new businesses and covers the 11 Local Authority Areas (LAAs) within Northern Ireland. In order to deliver the NI Enterprise Support Service the 11 LAAs wish to put in place a Framework of specialist mentors to support in the delivery of enterprise support services across Northern Ireland - with a focus on 'Subject Matter Experts' and 'Sector Experts'. The core services to be delivered include one-to-one advice and guidance to support local businesses to start, grow and scale and support signposting and referrals to other services. Options: The contract for each Lot shall be effective from the date of award for an initial period up to 31st March 2025. Any extension may be subject to further approval by the Council (including other Local Authorities) and funders for the relevant Lot, availability of funding and satisfactory performance of the Contractor. Funding has been secured for service activity up to 31st March 2025. Any activity following this date will be subject to securing additional funding. Lot 20 - Accelerated Scaling businesses The Northern Ireland Enterprise Support Service (NIESS) aims to put in place an ambitious approach to the delivery of start-up and growth support for new businesses and covers the 11 Local Authority Areas (LAAs) within Northern Ireland. In order to deliver the NI Enterprise Support Service the 11 LAAs wish to put in place a Framework of specialist mentors to support in the delivery of enterprise support services across Northern Ireland - with a focus on 'Subject Matter Experts' and 'Sector Experts'. The core services to be delivered include one-to-one advice and guidance to support local businesses to start, grow and scale and support signposting and referrals to other services. Options: The contract for each Lot shall be effective from the date of award for an initial period up to 31st March 2025. Any extension may be subject to further approval by the Council (including other Local Authorities) and funders for the relevant Lot, availability of funding and satisfactory performance of the Contractor. Funding has been secured for service activity up to 31st March 2025. Any activity following this date will be subject to securing additional funding. Lot 21 - Digital, ICT, and Creative Industries The Northern Ireland Enterprise Support Service (NIESS) aims to put in place an ambitious approach to the delivery of start-up and growth support for new businesses and covers the 11 Local Authority Areas (LAAs) within Northern Ireland. In order to deliver the NI Enterprise Support Service the 11 LAAs wish to put in place a Framework of specialist mentors to support in the delivery of enterprise support services across Northern Ireland - with a focus on 'Subject Matter Experts' and 'Sector Experts'. The core services to be delivered include one-to-one advice and guidance to support local businesses to start, grow and scale and support signposting and referrals to other services. Options: The contract for each Lot shall be effective from the date of award for an initial period up to 31st March 2025. Any extension may be subject to further approval by the Council (including other Local Authorities) and funders for the relevant Lot, availability of funding and satisfactory performance of the Contractor. Funding has been secured for service activity up to 31st March 2025. Any activity following this date will be subject to securing additional funding. Lot 22 - Agri-tech and agri-food (including marine environment; fishing) The Northern Ireland Enterprise Support Service (NIESS) aims to put in place an ambitious approach to the delivery of start-up and growth support for new businesses and covers the 11 Local Authority Areas (LAAs) within Northern Ireland. In order to deliver the NI Enterprise Support Service the 11 LAAs wish to put in place a Framework of specialist mentors to support in the delivery of enterprise support services across Northern Ireland - with a focus on 'Subject Matter Experts' and 'Sector Experts'. The core services to be delivered include one-to-one advice and guidance to support local businesses to start, grow and scale and support signposting and referrals to other services. Options: The contract for each Lot shall be effective from the date of award for an initial period up to 31st March 2025. Any extension may be subject to further approval by the Council (including other Local Authorities) and funders for the relevant Lot, availability of funding and satisfactory performance of the Contractor. Funding has been secured for service activity up to 31st March 2025. Any activity following this date will be subject to securing additional funding. Lot 23 - Fintech / Financial & Professional Services The Northern Ireland Enterprise Support Service (NIESS) aims to put in place an ambitious approach to the delivery of start-up and growth support for new businesses and covers the 11 Local Authority Areas (LAAs) within Northern Ireland. In order to deliver the NI Enterprise Support Service the 11 LAAs wish to put in place a Framework of specialist mentors to support in the delivery of enterprise support services across Northern Ireland - with a focus on 'Subject Matter Experts' and 'Sector Experts'. The core services to be delivered include one-to-one advice and guidance to support local businesses to start, grow and scale and support signposting and referrals to other services. Options: The contract for each Lot shall be effective from the date of award for an initial period up to 31st March 2025. Any extension may be subject to further approval by the Council (including other Local Authorities) and funders for the relevant Lot, availability of funding and satisfactory performance of the Contractor. Funding has been secured for service activity up to 31st March 2025. Any activity following this date will be subject to securing additional funding. Lot 24 - Advanced Manufacturing & Engineering The Northern Ireland Enterprise Support Service (NIESS) aims to put in place an ambitious approach to the delivery of start-up and growth support for new businesses and covers the 11 Local Authority Areas (LAAs) within Northern Ireland. In order to deliver the NI Enterprise Support Service the 11 LAAs wish to put in place a Framework of specialist mentors to support in the delivery of enterprise support services across Northern Ireland - with a focus on 'Subject Matter Experts' and 'Sector Experts'. The core services to be delivered include one-to-one advice and guidance to support local businesses to start, grow and scale and support signposting and referrals to other services. Options: The contract for each Lot shall be effective from the date of award for an initial period up to 31st March 2025. Any extension may be subject to further approval by the Council (including other Local Authorities) and funders for the relevant Lot, availability of funding and satisfactory performance of the Contractor. Funding has been secured for service activity up to 31st March 2025. Any activity following this date will be subject to securing additional funding. Lot 25 - Life and Health Sciences The Northern Ireland Enterprise Support Service (NIESS) aims to put in place an ambitious approach to the delivery of start-up and growth support for new businesses and covers the 11 Local Authority Areas (LAAs) within Northern Ireland. In order to deliver the NI Enterprise Support Service the 11 LAAs wish to put in place a Framework of specialist mentors to support in the delivery of enterprise support services across Northern Ireland - with a focus on 'Subject Matter Experts' and 'Sector Experts'. The core services to be delivered include one-to-one advice and guidance to support local businesses to start, grow and scale and support signposting and referrals to other services. Options: The contract for each Lot shall be effective from the date of award for an initial period up to 31st March 2025. Any extension may be subject to further approval by the Council (including other Local Authorities) and funders for the relevant Lot, availability of funding and satisfactory performance of the Contractor. Funding has been secured for service activity up to 31st March 2025. Any activity following this date will be subject to securing additional funding. Lot 26 - Vitality of Place: Tourism, Hospitality, Leisure & Retail The Northern Ireland Enterprise Support Service (NIESS) aims to put in place an ambitious approach to the delivery of start-up and growth support for new businesses and covers the 11 Local Authority Areas (LAAs) within Northern Ireland. In order to deliver the NI Enterprise Support Service the 11 LAAs wish to put in place a Framework of specialist mentors to support in the delivery of enterprise support services across Northern Ireland - with a focus on 'Subject Matter Experts' and 'Sector Experts'. The core services to be delivered include one-to-one advice and guidance to support local businesses to start, grow and scale and support signposting and referrals to other services. Options: The contract for each Lot shall be effective from the date of award for an initial period up to 31st March 2025. Any extension may be subject to further approval by the Council (including other Local Authorities) and funders for the relevant Lot, availability of funding and satisfactory performance of the Contractor. Funding has been secured for service activity up to 31st March 2025. Any activity following this date will be subject to securing additional funding. Lot 27 - Green economy (energy, waste) The Northern Ireland Enterprise Support Service (NIESS) aims to put in place an ambitious approach to the delivery of start-up and growth support for new businesses and covers the 11 Local Authority Areas (LAAs) within Northern Ireland. In order to deliver the NI Enterprise Support Service the 11 LAAs wish to put in place a Framework of specialist mentors to support in the delivery of enterprise support services across Northern Ireland - with a focus on 'Subject Matter Experts' and 'Sector Experts'. The core services to be delivered include one-to-one advice and guidance to support local businesses to start, grow and scale and support signposting and referrals to other services. Options: The contract for each Lot shall be effective from the date of award for an initial period up to 31st March 2025. Any extension may be subject to further approval by the Council (including other Local Authorities) and funders for the relevant Lot, availability of funding and satisfactory performance of the Contractor. Funding has been secured for service activity up to 31st March 2025. Any activity following this date will be subject to securing additional funding. Lot 28 - Logistics, Haulage & Distribution The Northern Ireland Enterprise Support Service (NIESS) aims to put in place an ambitious approach to the delivery of start-up and growth support for new businesses and covers the 11 Local Authority Areas (LAAs) within Northern Ireland. In order to deliver the NI Enterprise Support Service the 11 LAAs wish to put in place a Framework of specialist mentors to support in the delivery of enterprise support services across Northern Ireland - with a focus on 'Subject Matter Experts' and 'Sector Experts'. The core services to be delivered include one-to-one advice and guidance to support local businesses to start, grow and scale and support signposting and referrals to other services. Options: The contract for each Lot shall be effective from the date of award for an initial period up to 31st March 2025. Any extension may be subject to further approval by the Council (including other Local Authorities) and funders for the relevant Lot, availability of funding and satisfactory performance of the Contractor. Funding has been secured for service activity up to 31st March 2025. Any activity following this date will be subject to securing additional funding. Lot 29 - Construction The Northern Ireland Enterprise Support Service (NIESS) aims to put in place an ambitious approach to the delivery of start-up and growth support for new businesses and covers the 11 Local Authority Areas (LAAs) within Northern Ireland. In order to deliver the NI Enterprise Support Service the 11 LAAs wish to put in place a Framework of specialist mentors to support in the delivery of enterprise support services across Northern Ireland - with a focus on 'Subject Matter Experts' and 'Sector Experts'. The core services to be delivered include one-to-one advice and guidance to support local businesses to start, grow and scale and support signposting and referrals to other services. Options: The contract for each Lot shall be effective from the date of award for an initial period up to 31st March 2025. Any extension may be subject to further approval by the Council (including other Local Authorities) and funders for the relevant Lot, availability of funding and satisfactory performance of the Contractor. Funding has been secured for service activity up to 31st March 2025. Any activity following this date will be subject to securing additional funding. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010907-2024 | | 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 | 4 Apr 2024 | | Submission deadline | 23 Oct 2023 | | Future notice date | 2 Apr 2023 | | Award date | 17 Sep 2023 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £12,000,000 | | Lots value | £37,804,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £26,100,001 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Active, 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 | TLN Northern Ireland, TLN06 Belfast | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 45 | | Supplier names | 3FORE CONSULTING; AD SUSTAINABILITY; ADMOR BUSINESS SOLUTIONS; ANAEKO; BD CONSULTANCY; BELFAST METROPOLITAN COLLEGE; CATHERINE KANE ASSOCIATES; CELSIO; CLIMATE ESSENTIALS; CLOSE FOCUS; CORE CONSULTING; CORE IMPACT; COUNTER DIGITAL; DARK RED DESIGN; DEIRDRE FITZPATRICK & ASSOCIATES; DEVLIN ASSOCIATES; DIAMOND CONSULTING; DOHERTY CONSULTING; EMD CONSULTING; ENTERPRISE NORTH WEST; ENTERPRISE NORTHERN IRELAND; EXCALIBUR PRESS; FLAX & TEAL; FULL CIRCLE; GLOBAL EDUCATION NI; HORIZON TWO SIX; I2 TOTAL MARKETING; IMPROVE YOUR BUSINESS; INSIGHT MYSTERY SHOPPING; M CARLIN CONSULTING; MALLUSK ENTERPRISE PARK; MCCORMICK COMMUNICATIONS; MNTECH; P&Z CONSULTING; PLACE SOLUTIONS; PROFILE TREE; RORY CLIFFORD; ROSS BOYD (BELFAST; SANDRA YOUNG; SMT SOLUTIONS; SOUTH EASTERN REGIONAL COLLEGE; SPECIALIST EXPORT SOLUTIONS; VENTURE FOLK; XCELL INNOVATION TECHNOLOGY; YOUNG ENTERPRISE NI | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services - 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services - 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services - 79411100 - Business development consultancy services - 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services ## Release History - 4 Apr 2024 at 10:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010907-2024 - 6 Oct 2023 at 13:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029559-2023 - 6 Oct 2023 at 13:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029556-2023 - 21 Sep 2023 at 08:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027846-2023 - 21 Jul 2023 at 13:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021138-2023 - 26 Jun 2023 at 16:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018171-2023 - 30 Mar 2023 at 19:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009378-2023 - 19 Dec 2022 at 08:02 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035769-2022 ## Notice URLs - http://www.belfastcity.gov.uk - http://www.e-sourcingni.bravosolution.co.uk - https://e-sourcingni.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml - https://www.belfastcity.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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