--- title: "DfE InterTradeIreland Co-Innovate To Procure Consultants to complete Business Status Reviews" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000495889" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000495889" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000495889.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000495889.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "INTERTRADEIRELAND" published: "2017-05-17" --- # DfE InterTradeIreland Co-Innovate To Procure Consultants to complete Business Status Reviews Buyer: INTERTRADEIRELAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000495889 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000495889) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000495889.json) ## Summary The InterTradeIreland is seeking to procure consultants to conduct Business Status Reviews as part of the DfE InterTradeIreland Co-Innovate initiative, which aims to enhance cross-border research and innovation among SMEs in Northern Ireland, the Border Region of Ireland, and Western Scotland. The contract, which is classified under the services category, is currently in the tendering stage and submissions are open until 15 June 2017. This project comprises six distinct lots covering various sectors, including Renewable Energy, Life and Health Sciences, and ICT, with all activities to be conducted in the UK. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses engaged in consulting, particularly those with expertise in the designated sectors, to expand their reach and contribute to dynamic cross-border innovation efforts. Eligible bidders may include SMEs, consultancy firms, and research organisations that can provide insights and assessments to facilitate the growth of smaller enterprises in the region. Given the open procedure for the procurement process and the potential for multiple contract awards, companies are encouraged to demonstrate their capabilities across one or more of the six lots to enhance their chances of success. ## Notice The Co-Innovate programme is a cross border research and innovation (R & I) initiative funded under the European INTERREG VA Programme. The programme aims to increase the proportion of SMEs engaged in cross-border research and innovation in the Interreg eligible region of Northern Ireland, Border Region of Ireland and Western Scotland. InterTrade Ireland wishes to develop a framework that will be separated into 6 lots one for each of the business sectors. Lot 1-Renewable Energy Lot 2-Life and Health Sciences Lot 3-Food, beverage and agri-tech Lot 4-ICT Lot 5-Manufacturing Lot 6-Tradable Services This competition is to deliver an element of Strand 2 of the Co-Innovate Programme Business Status Review. Business Status Reviews will be conducted on SMEs throughout the eligible regions. They will be used to help identify companies that may then progress to an Innovation Audit stage. ### Lot Information Renewable Energy To Procure Consultants to complete Business Status Reviews. Business Status Reviews will be conducted on SMEs throughout the eligible regions. They will be used to help identify companies that may then progress to an Innovation Audit stage.. Each Lot will be award to a service provider on the basis of Most Economically Advantageous Tender in line with the criteria detailed in the Specification. There is no restriction on the number of lots that Tenderers may apply for. Each lot will be evaluated independently, resulting in separate award of contract for the 6 lots. Renewal: This Framework agreement will be for a duration of three years with the option to extend for a further 12 month period. Life & Health Sciences To Procure Consultants to complete Business Status Reviews. Business Status Reviews will be conducted on SMEs throughout the eligible regions. They will be used to help identify companies that may then progress to an Innovation Audit stage.. Each Lot will be award to a service provider on the basis of Most Economically Advantageous Tender in line with the criteria detailed in the Specification. There is no restriction on the number of lots that Tenderers may apply for. Each lot will be evaluated independently, resulting in separate award of contract for the 6 lots. Renewal: This Framework agreement will be for a duration of three years with the option to extend for a further 12 month period. Food, Beverage and Agri-Tech To Procure Consultants to complete Business Status Reviews. Business Status Reviews will be conducted on SMEs throughout the eligible regions. They will be used to help identify companies that may then progress to an Innovation Audit stage.. Each Lot will be award to a service provider on the basis of Most Economically Advantageous Tender in line with the criteria detailed in the Specification. There is no restriction on the number of lots that Tenderers may apply for. Each lot will be evaluated independently, resulting in separate award of contract for the 6 lots. Renewal: This Framework agreement will be for a duration of three years with the option to extend for a further 12 month period. ICT To Procure Consultants to complete Business Status Reviews. Business Status Reviews will be conducted on SMEs throughout the eligible regions. They will be used to help identify companies that may then progress to an Innovation Audit stage.. Each Lot will be award to a service provider on the basis of Most Economically Advantageous Tender in line with the criteria detailed in the Specification. There is no restriction on the number of lots that Tenderers may apply for. Each lot will be evaluated independently, resulting in separate award of contract for the 6 lots. Renewal: This Framework agreement will be for a duration of three years with the option to extend for a further 12 month period. Manufacturing (other than in sectors 1-4 above) To Procure Consultants to complete Business Status Reviews. Business Status Reviews will be conducted on SMEs throughout the eligible regions. They will be used to help identify companies that may then progress to an Innovation Audit stage.. Each Lot will be award to a service provider on the basis of Most Economically Advantageous Tender in line with the criteria detailed in the Specification. There is no restriction on the number of lots that Tenderers may apply for. Each lot will be evaluated independently, resulting in separate award of contract for the 6 lots. Renewal: This Framework agreement will be for a duration of three years with the option to extend for a further 12 month period. Tradable Services (other than in sectors 1-4 above) To Procure Consultants to complete Business Status Reviews. Business Status Reviews will be conducted on SMEs throughout the eligible regions. They will be used to help identify companies that may then progress to an Innovation Audit stage.. Each Lot will be award to a service provider on the basis of Most Economically Advantageous Tender in line with the criteria detailed in the Specification. There is no restriction on the number of lots that Tenderers may apply for. Each lot will be evaluated independently, resulting in separate award of contract for the 6 lots. Renewal: This Framework agreement will be for a duration of three years with the option to extend for a further 12 month period. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY283175 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 May 2017 | | Submission deadline | 15 Jun 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | INTERTRADEIRELAND | | Locality | NEWRY | | Post town | Northern Ireland | | Postcode | BT34 2DE | | Country | Northern Ireland | | ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland | | ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland | | ITL 3 | TLN08 Newry, Mourne and Down | | Local authority | Newry, Mourne and Down | | Electoral ward | Abbey | | Westminster constituency | Newry and Armagh | | 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 - 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services ## Release History - 17 May 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY283175 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY283175 DfE InterTradeIreland Co-Innovate To Procure Consultants to complete Business Status Reviews - The Co-Innovate programme is a cross border research and innovation (R & I) initiative funded under the European INTERREG VA Programme. The programme aims to increase the proportion of SMEs engaged in cross-border research and innovation in the Interreg eligible region of Northern Ireland, Border Region of Ireland and Western Scotland. InterTrade Ireland wishes to develop a framework that will be separated into 6 lots one for each of the business sectors. Lot 1-Renewable Energy Lot 2-Life and Health Sciences Lot 3-Food, beverage and agri-tech Lot 4-ICT Lot 5-Manufacturing Lot 6-Tradable Services This competition is to deliver an element of Strand 2 of the Co-Innovate Programme Business Status Review. Business Status Reviews will be conducted on SMEs throughout the eligible regions. They will be used to help identify companies that may then progress to an Innovation Audit stage. ## Notice URLs - http://www.intertradeireland.com - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000495889 - https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps - https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps/home.do ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000495889. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000495889.json.