--- title: "DFE - InterTradeIreland - Shared Island Women in Research" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06029f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06029f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06029f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06029f.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "INTERTRADEIRELAND" published: "2026-03-16" --- # DFE - InterTradeIreland - Shared Island Women in Research Buyer: INTERTRADEIRELAND Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06029f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06029f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06029f.json) ## Summary InterTradeIreland, a public authority governed by Northern Irish devolved regulations, has completed the procurement process under the Shared Island Enterprise Scheme for the Women in Research Programme. Located in Newry, United Kingdom, the initiative aims to support women researchers in commercialising their studies, fostering business creation, and bridging the gender gap in research commercialisation. The contract was awarded to ALINEATE LIMITED, a large firm based in Dublin, Ireland. The process followed an open procedure, and the programme is expected to run from 16 March 2026 until 31 December 2028. The contract, valued at £929,901 excluding VAT, was signed on 13 March 2026 and is active under an open method. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in research and development consultancy, education, and business-related services. Firms offering entrepreneurial training, consultancy services, or those focused on supporting female entrepreneurship can greatly benefit from participation in such initiatives. Organisations with expertise in market validation and gender equality schemes can leverage their capabilities under this programme. The structured support, entrepreneurial training, and potential market validation create an environment conducive to commercial success, particularly for SMEs with innovative solutions aimed at empowering women researchers. ## Notice InterTradeIreland is the Trade and Business Development Implementation Body, one of six cross-border bodies established under the 1998 Belfast Agreement. InterTradeIreland, under the Shared Island Enterprise Scheme, has now appointed a Supplier to design, manage and deliver the Women in Research Programme. This is an all-island initiative designed to support women researchers in commercialising their research and progressing towards investment and business creation. Delivered by the Buyer under the Shared Island Enterprise Scheme, the programme aims to bridge the gender gap in research commercialisation by providing structured support, entrepreneurial training and access to market validation opportunities. The programme has now been awarded and will run until 31 December 2028. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023272-2026 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | 9 Feb 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 2 Mar 2026 | | Contract period | 16 Mar 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £935,000 | | Lots value | £935,000 | | Awards value | £929,901 | | Contracts value | £929,901 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | INTERTRADEIRELAND | | Additional buyers | CPD - SUPPLIES & SERVICES DIVISION | | Locality | NEWRY | | Post town | Northern Ireland | | Postcode | BT34 2DE | | Country | Northern Ireland | | ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland | | ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland | | ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast | | Local authority | Belfast | | Electoral ward | Sydenham | | Westminster constituency | Belfast East | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | ALINEATE | ## 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 - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services - 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development - 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services - 80000000 - Education and training services - 80500000 - Training services ## Release History - 16 Mar 2026 at 08:45 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023272-2026 - 4 Mar 2026 at 14:53 - AwardUpdate - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019554-2026 - 3 Mar 2026 at 13:31 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018933-2026 - 9 Jan 2026 at 11:57 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001791-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023272-2026 16th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019554-2026 4th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018933-2026 3rd March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001791-2026 9th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps - https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/topics/procurement - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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