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title: "ID 6317917 - DFE - IntertradeIreland - Contract for Managing Agent for Innovation Boost Phase VII - PRE-MARKET ENGAGEMENT"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0689c1"
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published: "2026-04-23"
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# ID 6317917 - DFE - IntertradeIreland - Contract for Managing Agent for Innovation Boost Phase VII - PRE-MARKET ENGAGEMENT

Buyer: INTERTRADEIRELAND  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0689c1

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## Summary

InterTradeIreland, a central government public authority in Northern Ireland, is preparing for a procurement process under devolved regulations with the aim of establishing a contract for managing the Innovation Boost Phase VII. The procurement process is currently at the planning stage, with a preliminary market engagement scheduled. Interested parties must complete a questionnaire on eTendersNI by 7th May 2026. The contract for services in research, development, IT, and business consultancy will operate across the United Kingdom from October 2026 to September 2029, with potential renewal until 2033. The procurement process includes a detailed category of services, offering a substantial opportunity for suppliers to engage.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity for organisations specialising in research and development, IT services, business consultancy, and related fields. Companies with capabilities in managing large-scale programmes and providing consultancy services will find the scope of services particularly appealing. The contract offers room for partnership and innovation, encouraging businesses with strategic planning, management experience, and technical proficiency to vie for this opportunity. Suppliers can benefit from engaging in the Innovation Boost Programme, driving their competitive edge in public sector procurement within Northern Ireland.

## Notice

InterTradeIreland the all island trade and business development body, is currently preparing to initiate a procurement process to establish a contract with a Supplier to deliver the InterTradeIreland Innovation Boost Programme (previously known as Fusion). The potential scale and scope of this service is such that it offers a significant opportunity to bidders. Prior to initiating the procurement InterTradeIreland wishes to establish the level of market interest in participating in the Tender Competition.

### Planning Information

If you wish to participate in the Contracting Authority’s Preliminary Market Engagement for this requirement, a questionnaire for completion is available via eTendersNI under ID 6317917.
The questionnaire must be completed and submitted via eTendersNI by the engagement deadline date and time detailed above. 
Details of additional participating bodies can be found detailed within the questionnaire document.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037140-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 7 May 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 | TLN Northern Ireland |

## 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

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2026 at 13:34 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037140-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037140-2026
  23rd April 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://intertradeireland.com/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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