Scope
Procurement reference
ID 6229098
Procurement description
The primary objective of this requirement is to appoint a Supplier to develop and deliver a structured Get Exporting Cross Border 8-step programme. The programme will be completed by 60 SMEs from across the island, comprising Ireland-based Food & Beverage businesses and Northern Ireland-based Manufacturing and Tradeable Services businesses. The Supplier will deliver the programme on behalf of InterTradeIreland and will have full responsibility for overall programme management and the coordinated delivery of all programme activities in accordance with the scope and the contract terms and conditions.
The Supplier must design, manage and deliver a 16-month programme for minimum of 60 SME's based on the Island of Ireland. In detail this will be a minimum of 30 SME's from Ireland in the Manufacturing and Tradeable services sectors; a minimum of 10 Food and Beverage SME's from Ireland; & a minimum of 20 SMEs from Northern Ireland in the manufacturing and tradeable services sectors.
Total value (estimated, excluding VAT)
563500 GBP to 563500GBP
Contract dates (estimated)
02 June 2026, 00:00AM to 01 October 2027, 23:59PM
Contracting authority
IntertradeIreland
Identification register:
Address 1: Kilmorey Street
Town/City: Newry
Postcode: BT34 2DE
Country: United Kingdom
Website: https://intertradeireland.com/
Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZBY-5224-MBBM
NUTS code: UKN08
Email: SSDAdmin.CPD@finance-ni.gov.uk
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Northern Ireland
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Is the total value above threshold?
Above threshold
Trade agreements
Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Lots
Divided into 1 lots
Lot number: 1 CPV classifications
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 73220000 - Development consultancy services
- 79310000 - Market research services
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services
- 80532000 - Management training services
Lot value (estimated)
563500 GBP Excluding VAT
676200 GBP Including VAT
Contract start date (estimated)
02 June 2026, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
01 October 2027, 23:59PM
Does the lot include options?
Yes
Description of options
The Supplier may be required throughout the Contract Period to be familiar with and promote other InterTradeIreland Programmes where appropriate. This may include attendance at seminars as a guest speaker either remotely or face to face.
Participation
Conditions of participation
Not Applicable
Conditions of participation
As per Tender documents
Award criteria
Type: quality
Name
Recruitment and Selection
Description
As per Tender documentation.
Weighting: 14
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: quality
Name
In Market Opportunity - Mentor Support (Step 5)
Description
As per Tender documentation.
Weighting: 14
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: quality
Name
In Market Engagement - Mentor Support
Description
As per Tender documentation.
Weighting: 14
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: quality
Name
Social Value Theme 3 - Delivering Climate Action
Description
As per Tender documentation.
Weighting: 10.50
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: quality
Name
Team Experience
Description
As per Tender documentation.
Weighting: 7
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: quality
Name
Advanced Exports Skills online Learning Modules
Description
As per Tender documentation.
Weighting: 7
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: quality
Name
Contract Management
Description
As per Tender documentation.
Weighting: 3.50
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: price
Name
Overall contract price
Description
As pee Tender Documentation.
Weighting: 30
Weighting type: percentageExact
Contract terms and risks
Payment terms
Neither CPD nor the contracting Authority can provide any guarantee as to the level of business under this contract. The Contracting Authority does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any tender. Suppliers remain responsible for all costs and expenses incurred by them or by any third party acting under instructions from the Supplier in connection with taking part in this procurement process regardless of whether such costs arise as a consequence, directly or indirectly of any amendments made to the procurement documents by the Contracting Authority at any time. No legally binding contract shall arise (and a Supplier shall have no legitimate expectation that a contract will be entered into) until such time as entry into the Contract has been confirmed by the Contracting Authority.
Tender submission deadline
05 May 2026, 15:00PM
Enquiry deadline
24 April 2026, 23:59PM
Date of award of contract
27 May 2026, 23:59PM
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders must be submitted electronically via the relevant Call for Tender (CfT) opportunity on eTendersNI, website details immediately below.Paper submissions will not be accepted or considered and will be rejected by the Contracting Authority / Buyer.The tender documents are available with unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: URL https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
May tenders be submitted electronically?
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
Tender submission deadline
05 May 2026, 15:00PM
Enquiry deadline
24 April 2026, 23:59PM
Date of award of contract
27 May 2026, 23:59PM
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders must be submitted electronically via the relevant Call for Tender (CfT) opportunity on eTendersNI, website details immediately below.Paper submissions will not be accepted or considered and will be rejected by the Contracting Authority / Buyer.The tender documents are available with unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: URL https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
May tenders be submitted electronically?
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
Document type
Conflict of interest
Description
Not published