--- title: "ID 5502349 - DfE - Invest NI - Development and Delivery of the Invest NI Go Global Programme" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04c0ed" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04c0ed" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04c0ed.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04c0ed.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DFE: INVEST NI" published: "2024-11-28" --- # ID 5502349 - DfE - Invest NI - Development and Delivery of the Invest NI Go Global Programme Buyer: DFE: INVEST NI Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c0ed [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04c0ed) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04c0ed.json) ## Summary DfE: Invest NI is initiating a procurement process for the "ID 5502349 - DfE - Invest NI - Development and Delivery of the Invest NI Go Global Programme" to support SMEs in expanding their international business footprint. This project, falling under the "Training Services" category (CPV code 80500000), aims to help businesses grow their export sales beyond the UK and the Republic of Ireland, initially focusing on Europe and subsequently on North America and other regions. The procurement stage is active and falls under the open procedure, with the tender period ending on 20 January 2025. The contract is valued at GBP 1,958,400.00 and plans to start in Q4 of the 2024/25 financial year, running for up to five years including potential extensions. This procurement presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specializing in training, consultancy, and export programme delivery. Companies with experience in developing international market entry strategies and training programmes will find this tender particularly relevant. SMEs can leverage this contract to showcase their expertise in export market expansion and benefit from the support provided by Invest NI to enhance their international trade capabilities. The project not only promises growth for the awarded contractor but also contributes to the broader economic uplift by fostering global trade skills within Northern Ireland's business community. ## Notice Invest NI in recognising the challenge for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SME's) and in particular to grow export sales in markets outside of the UK and Republic of Ireland, wish to appoint a Contractor to provide a Go Global Programme that will support our SME's to develop their International business footprint and give them the confidence, ambition, knowledge and skills required to sell their products and services in new export markets. The initial focus will be Europe, enabling businesses to take advantage of the "Windsor Framework" then will expand to North America and beyond depending on company needs and the opportunity presented. As a result, Invest NI is seeking to appoint a Contractor for the delivery and management of "The Go Global Programme" for a five-year period, with an anticipated launch date in financial quarter 4 2024/25. Tenderers should refer to the Specification for further details. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Invest NI in recognising the challenge for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SME's) and in particular to grow export sales in markets outside of the UK and Republic of Ireland, wish to appoint a Contractor to provide a Go Global Programme that will support our SME's to develop their International business footprint and give them the confidence, ambition, knowledge and skills required to sell their products and services in new export markets. The initial focus will be Europe, enabling businesses to take advantage of the "Windsor Framework" then will expand to North America and beyond depending on company needs and the opportunity presented. As a result, Invest NI is seeking to appoint a Contractor for the delivery and management of "The Go Global Programme" for a five-year period, with an anticipated launch date in financial quarter 4 2024/25. Tenderers should refer to the Specification for further details. Options: The initial contract is for a period of 24 months from the date of appointment with options to extend for two further periods of 24 months and 12 months respectively i.e. 2 + 2 + 1 Renewal: This is a first time programme for Invest NI. the contract, depending on its success will likely be retendered in the future. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038514-2024 | | 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 | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | 20 Jan 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | estimated to be 2030 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,958,400 | | Lots value | £1,958,400 | | 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 | DFE: INVEST NI | | 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 - 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 - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73110000 - Research services - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services - 73210000 - Research consultancy services - 73220000 - Development consultancy services - 79310000 - Market research services - 79342000 - Marketing services - 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services - 79411000 - General management consultancy services - 79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services - 80500000 - Training services - 80522000 - Training seminars - 80532000 - Management training services ## Release History - 28 Nov 2024 at 17:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038514-2024 ## 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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