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title: "ID 5448866 INVEST NI - PROVISION OF GROW BEYOND (EARLY STAGE EXPORTERS) PROGRAMME IN GREAT BRITAIN AND REPUBLIC OF IRELAND 2024-2029"
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# ID 5448866 INVEST NI - PROVISION OF GROW BEYOND (EARLY STAGE EXPORTERS) PROGRAMME IN GREAT BRITAIN AND REPUBLIC OF IRELAND 2024-2029

Buyer: INVEST NORTHERN IRELAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04b5eb

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## Summary

Invest Northern Ireland (Invest NI) has successfully awarded the contract for the delivery and management of "The Grow Beyond Programme" aimed at early-stage exporters in Great Britain and the Republic of Ireland for the period of 2024-2029. This procurement process was conducted via an open procedure and concluded with the contract awarded to Core Consulting Business Growth Advisors Ltd. The programme, estimated at £485,000, targets small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to develop or expand their export capabilities into the Republic of Ireland (RoI) and Great Britain (GB). The contract was officially signed on 28 January 2025, with full completion in progress by Invest NI, headquartered in Belfast, Northern Ireland.

The Grow Beyond Programme presents substantial opportunities for SMEs specializing in business management, consultancy, marketing, and export development services. Ideal candidates are those with expertise in market research, management training, and consultancy services. The programme seeks to enhance the export capabilities of SMEs, fostering significant business growth by providing tailored support to businesses aiming to penetrate or expand within the RoI and GB markets. By participating in this tender, businesses can leverage their expertise to secure a long-term contract, offering the potential for financial stability and increased market presence for the awarded contractor over the next five years.

## Notice

Invest NI is now seeking to appoint a Contractor for the delivery and management of "The Grow Beyond Programme" for a five-year period from 2024-2029, with an anticipated launch date in financial quarter 4 2024/25. The Grow Beyond Programme (Grow Beyond) is an export capability development service aimed at Small and Medium sized Enterprises (SMEs) who are either * selling outside Northern Ireland into the RoI and/or GB for the first time or * growing export sales in RoI and GB from a limited base.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Invest NI is now seeking to appoint a Contractor for the delivery and management of "The Grow Beyond Programme" for a five-year period from 2024-2029, with an anticipated launch date in financial quarter 4 2024/25. The Grow Beyond Programme (Grow Beyond) is an export capability development service aimed at Small and Medium sized Enterprises (SMEs) who are either * selling outside Northern Ireland into the RoI and/or GB for the first time or * growing export sales in RoI and GB from a limited base.

Options: The contract will run for an initial period of 24 months from the date of appointment with an option to extend for one further period of 24 months First Extension Period and one final option to extend for 12 months Final Extension Period, subject to satisfactory performance and budgetary provision. Costs shall be fixed for the initial contract period.

Renewal: As per contract documents.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003684-2025 |
| 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 | 4 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £540,000 |
| Lots value | £540,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £485,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | INVEST NORTHERN IRELAND |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland, TLN0 Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CORE CONSULTING BUSINESS GROWTH ADVISORS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 73220000 - Development consultancy services
- 79310000 - Market research services
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
- 79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services
- 80532000 - Management training services

## Release History

- 4 Feb 2025 at 15:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003684-2025
- 12 Nov 2024 at 16:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036624-2024

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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