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title: "ID 6372508 - DFE - InterTradeIreland - Seedcorn Investor Readiness Competition - Business Plan Markers"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068822"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "INTERTRADEIRELAND"
published: "2026-06-08"
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# ID 6372508 - DFE - InterTradeIreland - Seedcorn Investor Readiness Competition - Business Plan Markers

Buyer: INTERTRADEIRELAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068822

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## Summary

The awarded contract, managed by InterTradeIreland, pertains to the Seedcorn Investor Readiness Competition 2026–2030, requiring external assessors to evaluate business plans and pitch decks. The procurement process, as conducted by the CPD Supplies and Service Division, follows an open procedure under the title "ID 6372508 - DFE - InterTradeIreland - Seedcorn Investor Readiness Competition – Business Plan Markers." The procurement, held in Northern Ireland, involves a comprehensive review schedule ending on 18 June 2026, with the contract commencing on 19 June 2026 and lasting until 18 June 2030, with an option to extend for an additional year. This services contract has a gross value of £694,800 and falls under the business services category, including consultancy and economic research services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs engaged in business management, marketing, and consultancy services. Companies interested in economic research are well-suited to compete, especially those with SME or VCSE status, as evidenced by the participation of various SMEs in the award stage. The framework agreement details a structured call-off method ensuring a fair opportunity for high-ranking tenderers. This contract’s scope for extension offers ongoing business development potential, making it attractive for businesses keen on establishing a foothold in public sector consulting, particularly those proficient in delivering clear, investor-style assessments and engaging in decision-making processes that support regional economic growth initiatives.

## Notice

InterTradeIreland requires a panel of external assessors to support Stages 1 and 2 of the All Island Seedcorn Investor Readiness Competition for the period 2026 to 2030. Assessors will review short?form pitch decks at Stage 1 and extended decks or full business plans at Stage 2, providing scoring and detailed written feedback via an online scoring portal. They must deliver clear, anonymous, investor style assessments within strict annual timelines and attend mandatory moderation / decision meetings (to determine which companies progress to the next stage of the competition).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Option to extend for two further periods of 1yr each

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053915-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 26 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 18 Jun 2026 - 18 Jun 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £579,000 |
| Lots value | £579,000 |
| Awards value | £579,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | INTERTRADEIRELAND |
| Additional buyers | CPD - SUPPLIES AND SERVICE 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 | 5 |
| Supplier names | DONNCHA HUGHES; INTEGRA BUSINESS CONSULTANTS; PETER QUINN CONSULTANCY SERVICES; PROFILETREE WEB DESIGN AND DIGITAL MARKETING; TEBFG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 79311400 - Economic research services
- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services
- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

## Release History

- 8 Jun 2026 at 14:47 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053915-2026
- 22 Apr 2026 at 09:06 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036431-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053915-2026
  8th June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036431-2026
  22nd April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
- https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/articles/account-ni-good-invoicing-practice
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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