--- title: "DfE Intertrade Ireland Co-Innovate To Procure Consultants to complete Innovation Audits" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000500831" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000500831" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000500831.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000500831.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "INTERTRADEIRELAND" published: "2017-06-22" --- # DfE Intertrade Ireland Co-Innovate To Procure Consultants to complete Innovation Audits Buyer: INTERTRADEIRELAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000500831 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000500831) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000500831.json) ## Summary The procurement process is being conducted by InterTradeIreland, seeking consultants to complete Innovation Audits as part of the DfE Intertrade Ireland Co-Innovate programme. This tender falls under the category of general public services and is located in Northern Ireland, specifically Newry. The current stage is the Tender phase with submissions due by 24th July 2017. The procurement method being used is an open procedure, allowing any qualified party to participate, and the framework consists of six distinct lots addressing various sectors such as Renewable Energy, Life and Health Sciences, and ICT. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in consultancy, particularly those focused on innovation across sectors like renewable energy, health sciences, agri-tech, and manufacturing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in cross-border research, especially between Northern Ireland, the Border Region of Ireland, and Western Scotland, would be ideally suited to compete. Successful bidders will have the chance to participate in a framework agreement lasting three years, with potential extensions, allowing for sustained business growth and collaboration in the region's innovation landscape. ## Notice The Co-Innovate programme is a cross border research and innovation R and 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 by Conducting Innovation Audits, throughout the eligible regions. ### Lot Information Renewable Energy The Co-Innovate programme is a cross border research and innovation R and 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 by Conducting Innovation Audits, throughout the eligible regions Renewal: This Framework agreement will be for a duration of three years with the option to extend for a further 12 month period Life and Health Sciences The Co-Innovate programme is a cross border research and innovation R and 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 by Conducting Innovation Audits, throughout the eligible regions. 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 The Co-Innovate programme is a cross border research and innovation R and 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 by Conducting Innovation Audits, throughout the eligible regions Renewal: This Framework agreement will be for a duration of three years with the option to extend for a further 12 month period ICT The Co-Innovate programme is a cross border research and innovation R and 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 by Conducting Innovation Audits, throughout the eligible regions. 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) The Co-Innovate programme is a cross border research and innovation R and 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 by Conducting Innovation Audits, throughout the eligible regions. 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) The Co-Innovate programme is a cross border research and innovation R and 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 by Conducting Innovation Audits, throughout the eligible regions. 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=JUN287062 | | 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 | 22 Jun 2017 | | Submission deadline | 24 Jul 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 ## Release History - 22 Jun 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN287062 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN287062 DfE Intertrade Ireland Co-Innovate To Procure Consultants to complete Innovation Audits - The Co-Innovate programme is a cross border research and innovation R and 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 by Conducting Innovation Audits, throughout the eligible regions. ## Notice URLs - http://www.intertradeireland.com - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000500831 - 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-r6ebe6-0000500831. 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