--- title: "Framework 116 Business Support 2024" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04b512" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04b512" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04b512.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04b512.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "TRANSLINK" published: "2024-11-08" --- # Framework 116 Business Support 2024 Buyer: TRANSLINK Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04b512 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04b512) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04b512.json) ## Summary Translink, on behalf of its Infrastructure and Projects Division, has opened a tender with the aim of establishing a comprehensive Framework for Business Support Services. This Framework, titled "Framework 116 Business Support 2024", falls under the industry category of Business and Management Consultancy and related services (CPV 79400000). The procurement process, now at the tender stage, involves the maintenance and capital works of properties, infrastructure, and assets for Northern Ireland Railways Company, Ulsterbus, Metro, and NITHC. The procurement will be conducted through an open procedure, with responses to be submitted via the eTendersNI portal by 9th December 2024 at 15:00. The Framework will be divided into five distinct lots and will have a maximum of 10 participants overall. This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy and business management support to expand their portfolio and gain a foothold in the UK public sector. Companies with strong competencies in general consultancy, rail technical expertise, commercial and contract services, subject matter expertise, and specialist sourcing and supply will find themselves well-suited to compete for this framework. Successful suppliers on this Framework will participate in a long-term contract with a potential renewal after 24 months, thus securing a steady stream of work and fostering potential growth and stability for their business. ## Notice The Client's Infrastructure and Projects Division is responsible for maintenance and capital works to all property, infrastructure, and assets for Northern Ireland Railways Company, Ulsterbus, Metro and NITHC. Translink is establishing a Framework for the provision of Business Support Services to support the delivery of Translink's programme of capital and maintenance works. Translink wish to appoint a number of Suppliers onto the Framework, split across the following five Lots. Your response must be submitted via the relevant Call for Tender (CfT) on the eTendersNI portal. Instructions on how to submit your response can be found within the Interactive Walkthrough on the eTendersNI Homepage. No other method of submission will be accepted. ### Lot Information General Competencies The Client's Infrastructure and Projects Division is responsible for maintenance and capital works to all property, infrastructure, and assets for Northern Ireland Railways Company, Ulsterbus, Metro and NITHC. Translink is establishing a Framework for the provision of Business Support Services to support the delivery of Translink's programme of capital and maintenance works. Translink wish to appoint a number of Suppliers onto the Framework, split across the following five Lots. Your response must be submitted via the relevant Call for Tender (CfT) on the eTendersNI portal. Instructions on how to submit your response can be found within the Interactive Walkthrough on the eTendersNI Homepage. No other method of submission will be accepted. Renewal: after 24 months Rail Technical Competency The Client's Infrastructure and Projects Division is responsible for maintenance and capital works to all property, infrastructure, and assets for Northern Ireland Railways Company, Ulsterbus, Metro and NITHC. Translink is establishing a Framework for the provision of Business Support Services to support the delivery of Translink's programme of capital and maintenance works. Translink wish to appoint a number of Suppliers onto the Framework, split across the following five Lots. Your response must be submitted via the relevant Call for Tender (CfT) on the eTendersNI portal. Instructions on how to submit your response can be found within the Interactive Walkthrough on the eTendersNI Homepage. No other method of submission will be accepted. Renewal: after 24 months Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) The Client's Infrastructure and Projects Division is responsible for maintenance and capital works to all property, infrastructure, and assets for Northern Ireland Railways Company, Ulsterbus, Metro and NITHC. Translink is establishing a Framework for the provision of Business Support Services to support the delivery of Translink's programme of capital and maintenance works. Translink wish to appoint a number of Suppliers onto the Framework, split across the following five Lots. Your response must be submitted via the relevant Call for Tender (CfT) on the eTendersNI portal. Instructions on how to submit your response can be found within the Interactive Walkthrough on the eTendersNI Homepage. No other method of submission will be accepted. Additional information: n/a Renewal: after 24 months Commercial and Contract Services The Client's Infrastructure and Projects Division is responsible for maintenance and capital works to all property, infrastructure, and assets for Northern Ireland Railways Company, Ulsterbus, Metro and NITHC. Translink is establishing a Framework for the provision of Business Support Services to support the delivery of Translink's programme of capital and maintenance works. Translink wish to appoint a number of Suppliers onto the Framework, split across the following five Lots. Your response must be submitted via the relevant Call for Tender (CfT) on the eTendersNI portal. Instructions on how to submit your response can be found within the Interactive Walkthrough on the eTendersNI Homepage. No other method of submission will be accepted. Renewal: after 24 months Specialist Sourcing and Supply The Client's Infrastructure and Projects Division is responsible for maintenance and capital works to all property, infrastructure, and assets for Northern Ireland Railways Company, Ulsterbus, Metro and NITHC. Translink is establishing a Framework for the provision of Business Support Services to support the delivery of Translink's programme of capital and maintenance works. Translink wish to appoint a number of Suppliers onto the Framework, split across the following five Lots. Your response must be submitted via the relevant Call for Tender (CfT) on the eTendersNI portal. Instructions on how to submit your response can be found within the Interactive Walkthrough on the eTendersNI Homepage. No other method of submission will be accepted. Renewal: after 24 months ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036250-2024 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | 9 Dec 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | after 24 months | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | £1 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | TRANSLINK | | Locality | BELFAST | | Post town | Northern Ireland | | Postcode | BT2 7LX | | Country | Northern Ireland | | ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland | | ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland | | ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast | | Local authority | Belfast | | Electoral ward | Central | | Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down | | Delivery location | TLN0 Northern Ireland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services - 79500000 - Office-support services - 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services ## Release History - 8 Nov 2024 at 12:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036250-2024 ## 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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