--- title: "NIESS - Go Succeed" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c014" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06c014" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c014.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c014.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "BELFAST CITY COUNCIL" published: "2026-06-30" --- # NIESS - Go Succeed Buyer: BELFAST CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c014 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06c014) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c014.json) ## Summary The upcoming procurement process initiated by Belfast City Council, located at 9-21 Adelaide Street, Belfast, aims to launch the NIESS - Go Succeed project. This project falls under the business and management consultancy services industry category and is supported by the UK's Shared Prosperity Fund. The procurement is in the planning stage, with activities scheduled to advance throughout Autumn 2026. The Council plans to engage in pre-market activities involving potential suppliers through questionnaires, meetings, and briefings, with expressions of interest due by 31st July 2026. The tender is projected to be officially announced by 30th September 2026, focusing on serving the Northern Ireland region with services valued at £32 million. Businesses interested in expanding through government contracts may find the Go Succeed project a significant opportunity. Particularly, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the business consultancy sector could greatly benefit due to the lot's suitability for SMEs and its extensive budget allocation. The project aims to support local enterprise development through a range of services, including mentoring and grant funding, providing various growth channels for service providers. The anticipated framework agreement offers a substantial contract period from March 2027 through March 2029, with a possible extension until March 2031, thereby offering long-term engagement potential for successful bidders. ## Notice The NIESS, known as Go Succeed, is the primary business support service in Northern Ireland. Launched in November 2023 and funded by the UK Government's Shared Prosperity Fund / Local Growth Fund, the Service is led by NI's 11 local Councils and aims to support business creation and growth across NI. By delivering a connected set of enterprise supports including masterclasses, business mentoring and grant funding, Go Succeed aims to enable individuals and businesses to access the relevant support services to meet their needs and the growth ambitions of their businesses thereby representing a continuum of support from pre-start, through start-up and the growth journey thereafter. This notice is to notify the market regarding the NIESS Go Succeed opportunity which is planned to go out to tender in Autumn 2026 (subject to change). The Council plans to conduct Pre Market Engagement activities in August/ September 2026. This engagement may involve questionnaires, meetings and public briefing events. The Council will determine which types of engagement will take place following the expression of interest stage. If interested in being involved in any pre-market engagement activities, please express your interest by emailing cps@belfastcity.gov.uk by Friday 31st July 2026 ### Planning Information PME activities may involve questionnaires, meetings and public briefing events. The Council will determine next steps in terms of engagement following the expression of interest deadline. If interested in any pre-market engagement, please email cps@belfastcity.gov.uk by 31st July 2026. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061221-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 30 Sep 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 28 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £32,000,000 | | 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 | BELFAST CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | BELFAST | | Post town | Northern Ireland | | Postcode | BT2 8DJ | | 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 - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services ## Release History - 30 Jun 2026 at 11:52 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061221-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061221-2026 30th June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - 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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