--- title: "ID 4968205 DfE - Invest NI - Provision of Advice and Guidance on NI's Dual Market Access Framework" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-040d5c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-040d5c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-040d5c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-040d5c.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "INVEST NORTHERN IRELAND" published: "2024-01-10" --- # ID 4968205 DfE - Invest NI - Provision of Advice and Guidance on NI's Dual Market Access Framework Buyer: INVEST NORTHERN IRELAND Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-040d5c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-040d5c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-040d5c.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the tender "ID 4968205 DfE - Invest NI - Provision of Advice and Guidance on NI's Dual Market Access Framework" involves Invest Northern Ireland as the buying organization. This tender falls under the services industry category for providing advice and guidance on Northern Ireland's Dual Market Access proposition. The tender, currently in the active stage, aims to appoint contractors for two separate lots related to the movement of goods and people in Northern Ireland. The contracts are expected to commence in December 2023, with a tender period ending on November 20, 2023. This tender presents business growth opportunities for contractors experienced in economic research services and consultancy. Businesses capable of providing advice and analysis in the specified areas are well-suited to compete. The tender process, following an open procedure, offers the chance to work closely with Invest NI and foreign direct investors. Interested parties should note the critical dates, such as the bid validity period ending on February 18, 2024, and be prepared to adhere to the CPD regulations and requirements throughout the procurement process. ## Notice The Client wishes to appoint a framework of Contractors to Provide advice, analysis and guidance to Invest NI (including its overseas offices), potential foreign direct investors, and DfE on the benefits (or otherwise) of Northern Ireland's Dual Market Access proposition brought about through the Northern Ireland Protocol and Windsor Framework. There are two separate Lots with a maximum of 3 Contractors to be appointed per Lot: 1. Advice, Analysis and Guidance on the Movement of Goods To and From Northern Ireland 2. Advice and Guidance on the Movement of People It is intended that the contracts will commence upon contract award (expected to be December 2023). ### Lot Information Lot 1 Advice, Analysis and Guidance on the Movement of Goods To and From NI The Client wishes to appoint a framework of Contractors to Provide advice, analysis and guidance to Invest NI (including its overseas offices), potential foreign direct investors, and DfE on the benefits (or otherwise) of Northern Ireland's Dual Market Access proposition brought about through the Northern Ireland Protocol and Windsor Framework. There are two separate Lots with a maximum of 3 Contractors to be appointed per Lot: 1. Advice, Analysis and Guidance on the Movement of Goods To and From Northern Ireland 2. Advice and Guidance on the Movement of People It is intended that the contracts will commence upon contract award (expected to be December 2023). Options: There is one option to extend for any period up to, and including, twelve months. Lot 2 Advice and Guidance on the Movement of People The Client wishes to appoint a framework of Contractors to Provide advice, analysis and guidance to Invest NI (including its overseas offices), potential foreign direct investors, and DfE on the benefits (or otherwise) of Northern Ireland's Dual Market Access proposition brought about through the Northern Ireland Protocol and Windsor Framework. There are two separate Lots with a maximum of 3 Contractors to be appointed per Lot: 1. Advice, Analysis and Guidance on the Movement of Goods To and From Northern Ireland 2. Advice and Guidance on the Movement of People It is intended that the contracts will commence upon contract award (expected to be December 2023). Options: There is one option to extend for any period up to, and including, twelve months. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000734-2024 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Jan 2024 | | Submission deadline | 20 Nov 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 10 Jan 2024 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £200,000 | | Lots value | £200,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Cancelled | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Unsuccessful | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | INVEST NORTHERN IRELAND | | Locality | BELFAST | | Post town | Northern Ireland | | Postcode | BT2 7ES | | Country | Northern Ireland | | ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland | | ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland | | ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast | | Local authority | Belfast | | Electoral ward | Central | | Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down | | Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics - 79311400 - Economic research services - 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services - 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services - 79411000 - General management consultancy services ## Release History - 10 Jan 2024 at 09:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000734-2024 - 19 Oct 2023 at 11:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030890-2023 ## Notice URLs - https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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