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title: "ID 5385517 DfE InterTrade Ireland - Funding Advisory Programme for Established SMEs Phase Four"
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# ID 5385517 DfE InterTrade Ireland - Funding Advisory Programme for Established SMEs Phase Four

Buyer: INTERTRADEIRELAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04b55d

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## Summary

The Department for the Economy (DfE) InterTradeIreland is overseeing the procurement process for the "Funding Advisory Programme for Established SMEs Phase Four," with a classification under the CPV code 79412000 for Financial management consultancy services. This tender is focused on delivering advisory services to established SMEs in Northern Ireland to reduce dependence on bank finance and explore alternative non-bank funding sources. The procurement stage is marked as complete, and the contract was awarded on 11th February 2025. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the value of the contract is £490,625. The contract is subject to potential extensions of two additional one-year periods, indicating a long-term engagement opportunity for the successful bidder.

This tender presents significant opportunities for firms specialising in financial management consultancy, particularly those experienced in advising SMEs on funding strategies and financial capacity building. Grant Thornton NI LLP has been awarded the contract, reflecting the preference for firms with established expertise and a strong performance record. Businesses that can demonstrate robust methodologies, qualified personnel, and effective contract management practices are well-suited for such opportunities. The successful delivery of this contract will enhance the business profile and open doors to further engagements within the public sector, considering the rigorous procurement standards and performance monitoring outlined by InterTradeIreland.

## Notice

InterTradeIreland (the Buyer) wishes to appoint a Supplier to undertake the role of delivery agent for the Funding Advisory Programme for Established SMEs (Phase Four). The overarching aim of the Funding Advisory Programme for Established SMEs is to change a culture of over dependency by SME's on bank finance, educate them on new and alternative sources of non-bank funding and build the financial capacity of SMEs.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

InterTradeIreland (the Buyer) wishes to appoint a Supplier to undertake the role of delivery agent for the Funding Advisory Programme for Established SMEs (Phase Four). The overarching aim of the Funding Advisory Programme for Established SMEs is to change a culture of over dependency by SME's on bank finance, educate them on new and alternative sources of non-bank funding and build the financial capacity of SMEs. Additional information: Option to extend for a further two 1 year periods.

Options: Option to extend for a further two 1 year periods.

Renewal: There is an option to extend for two further periods of up to 12 months each

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005685-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £495,809 |
| Lots value | £495,809 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £490,625 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | INTERTRADEIRELAND |
| Locality | NEWRY |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT34 2DE |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN08 Newry, Mourne and Down |
| Local authority | Newry, Mourne and Down |
| Electoral ward | Abbey |
| Westminster constituency | Newry and Armagh |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GRANT THORNTON NI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
- 79411000 - General management consultancy services
- 79412000 - Financial management consultancy services

## Release History

- 18 Feb 2025 at 16:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005685-2025
- 11 Nov 2024 at 11:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036374-2024

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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