---
title: "EU / Netherlands Trade Programme (2025-2026)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a8ea"
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published: "2025-10-06"
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# EU / Netherlands Trade Programme (2025-2026)

Buyer: LISBURN AND CASTLEREAGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a8ea

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## Summary

Lisburn and Castlereagh Council is conducting a tender process for a project titled "EU / Netherlands Trade Programme (2025–2026)." This procurement falls under the services industry, focusing on project management, development, and business consultancy services, with activities centred in Lisburn, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. Key deadlines include the end of the enquiry period on 21st October 2025 and the submission deadline on 28th October 2025. The procurement method is open competition, and the project is currently in the tender stage. The contract will extend from 3rd November 2025 to 31st October 2026.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services related to project management, business development, and management strategies. Companies experienced in facilitating international trade programmes, especially those with a focus on the European market and the Netherlands, will be well-suited to compete. The potential for alignment with the NI-NL Forum Annual Trade Dinner offers an added advantage in economic diplomacy and visibility for participating businesses, making this an appealing opportunity for businesses looking to expand their international engagement and network.

## Notice

Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council (LCCC) seeks to appoint a suitably qualified delivery agent to design, manage and execute a bespoke European Trade Programme focused on the Netherlands and potentially one other EU region * A structured EU trade mission to the Netherlands (between 2025 and end of March 2026) * Bespoke business engagement itineraries including sales prospecting, market-entry mentoring, and networking. * Civic Engagement itinerary - design and coordinate a civic engagement itinerary in consultation with the Economic Development Manager, incorporating stakeholder and local government meetings/networking opportunities, and best practice site visits. * Alignment with the NI-NL Forum Annual Trade Dinner and civic reception to maximise economic diplomacy and visibility for participants

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062592-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 3 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £89,000 |
| Lots value | £89,000 |
| 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 | LISBURN AND CASTLEREAGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | LISBURN |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT27 4RL |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN0E Lisburn and Castlereagh |
| Local authority | Lisburn and Castlereagh |
| Electoral ward | Hillhall |
| Westminster constituency | Lagan Valley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services
- 73220000 - Development consultancy services
- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
- 79411000 - General management consultancy services

## Release History

- 6 Oct 2025 at 14:32 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062592-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062592-2025
  6th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk
- https://etendersni.gov.ukTendersmustbesubmittedviaetendersNI,.Noothermethodofsubmissionswillbeaccepted
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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