Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Invest NI
Bedford Square, Bedford Street
BELFAST
BT2 7ES
UK
E-mail: ssdadmin.cpd@finance-ni.gov.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
Address of the buyer profile: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
DfE Invest NI - Provision of Trade Advisory Services in GB and RoI
Reference number: ID3799728
II.1.2) Main CPV code
75000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
DfE Invest NI - Provision of Trade Advisory Services in GB and RoI
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
2 900 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Aerospace
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
75110000
75111100
79400000
66150000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN0
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
DfE Invest NI - Provision of Trade Advisory Services in GB and RoI
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 70
Cost criterion: Cost
/ Weighting: 30
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
the TAS GB RoI service will run for a total contract period of five years with breaks/extensions at the end of years two and four 2+2+1 contract. The one year extension will provide opportunities to not proceed and enable alignment with global TAS procurement.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Space
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
75110000
75111100
79400000
66150000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN0
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
DfE Invest NI - Provision of Trade Advisory Services in GB and RoI
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: quality
/ Weighting: 70
Cost criterion: cost
/ Weighting: 30
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
the TAS GB RoI service will run for a total contract period of five years with breaks/extensions at the end of years two and four 2+2+1 contract. The one year extension will provide opportunities to not proceed and enable alignment with global TAS procurement.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Construction
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
75110000
75111100
79400000
66150000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN0
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
DfE Invest NI - Provision of Trade Advisory Services in GB and RoI
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: quality
/ Weighting: 70
Cost criterion: cost
/ Weighting: 30
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
the TAS GB RoI service will run for a total contract period of five years with breaks/extensions at the end of years two and four 2+2+1 contract. The one year extension will provide opportunities to not proceed and enable alignment with global TAS procurement.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Consumer Goods
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
75110000
75111100
79400000
66150000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN0
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
DfE Invest NI - Provision of Trade Advisory Services in GB and RoI
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: quality
/ Weighting: 70
Cost criterion: cost
/ Weighting: 30
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
the TAS GB RoI service will run for a total contract period of five years with breaks/extensions at the end of years two and four 2+2+1 contract. The one year extension will provide opportunities to not proceed and enable alignment with global TAS procurement.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
Engineering
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
75110000
75111100
79400000
66150000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN0
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
DfE Invest NI - Provision of Trade Advisory Services in GB and RoI
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: quality
/ Weighting: 70
Cost criterion: cost
/ Weighting: 30
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
the TAS GB RoI service will run for a total contract period of five years with breaks/extensions at the end of years two and four 2+2+1 contract. The one year extension will provide opportunities to not proceed and enable alignment with global TAS procurement.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 6
II.2.1) Title
Food and Drink
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
75110000
75111100
79400000
66150000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN0
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
DfE Invest NI - Provision of Trade Advisory Services in GB and RoI
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: quality
/ Weighting: 70
Cost criterion: cost
/ Weighting: 30
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
the TAS GB RoI service will run for a total contract period of five years with breaks/extensions at the end of years two and four 2+2+1 contract. The one year extension will provide opportunities to not proceed and enable alignment with global TAS procurement.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 7
II.2.1) Title
Healthcare and Life Sciences
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
75110000
75111100
79400000
66150000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN0
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
DfE Invest NI - Provision of Trade Advisory Services in GB and RoI
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: quality
/ Weighting: 70
Cost criterion: cost
/ Weighting: 30
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
the TAS GB RoI service will run for a total contract period of five years with breaks/extensions at the end of years two and four 2+2+1 contract. The one year extension will provide opportunities to not proceed and enable alignment with global TAS procurement.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 8
II.2.1) Title
Professional Services
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
75110000
75111100
79400000
66150000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN0
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
DfE Invest NI - Provision of Trade Advisory Services in GB and RoI
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: quality
/ Weighting: 70
Cost criterion: cost
/ Weighting: 30
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
the TAS GB RoI service will run for a total contract period of five years with breaks/extensions at the end of years two and four 2+2+1 contract. The one year extension will provide opportunities to not proceed and enable alignment with global TAS procurement.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 9
II.2.1) Title
Technology and Creative
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
75110000
75111100
79400000
66150000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN0
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
DfE Invest NI - Provision of Trade Advisory Services in GB and RoI
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: quality
/ Weighting: 70
Cost criterion: cost
/ Weighting: 30
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
the TAS GB RoI service will run for a total contract period of five years with breaks/extensions at the end of years two and four 2+2+1 contract. The one year extension will provide opportunities to not proceed and enable alignment with global TAS procurement.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2021/S 000-030723
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Contract No: 1
Title: Aerospace
A contract/lot is awarded:
No
V.1 Information on non-award
The contract/lot is not awarded
No tenders or requests to participate were received or all were rejected
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Contract No: 2
Title: Space
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
26/05/2022
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 11
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 11
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
NORTHERN IRELAND SPACE OFFICE
18 Carol Park
NEWTOWNABBEY
BT36 6SF
UK
E-mail: rabhill@hotmail.com
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 180 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Contract No: 3
Title: Construction
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
26/05/2022
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 11
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 3
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 11
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
KAREN THOMPSON CONSULTING
8 Carney Hill
HOLYWOOD
BT18 0JR
UK
E-mail: karen@karenthompsonconsulting.com
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
CORE CONSULTING BUSINESS GROWTH ADVISORS LTD
39a Main Street
Bangor
BT20 5AF
UK
E-mail: dave@consultcore.co.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Full Circle
Unit 7-8
BELFAST
BT8 7QN
UK
E-mail: denise@fullcircle.eu.com
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 500 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 4
Contract No: 4
Title: Consumer Goods
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
26/05/2022
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 11
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 3
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 11
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
DIAMOND CONSULTING
36 GLENKEEN
ANTRIM
BT41 3JX
UK
E-mail: caroline@diamond-consulting.co.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
CORE CONSULTING BUSINESS GROWTH ADVISORS LTD
39a Main Street
Bangor
BT20 5AF
UK
E-mail: dave@consultcore.co.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Full Circle
Unit 7-8
BELFAST
BT8 7QN
UK
E-mail: denise@fullcircle.eu.com
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 180 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 5
Contract No: 5
Title: Engineering
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
26/05/2022
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 11
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 3
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 11
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
KAPPA CONSULTING
73 BALLYSALLAGH ROAD
BANGOR
BT19 1UT
UK
E-mail: hilary@kappa-consult.com
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
CORE CONSULTING BUSINESS GROWTH ADVISORS LTD
39a Main Street
Bangor
BT20 5AF
UK
E-mail: dave@consultcore.co.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Full Circle
Unit 7-8
BELFAST
BT8 7QN
UK
E-mail: denise@fullcircle.eu.com
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 500 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 6
Contract No: 6
Title: Food and Drink
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
26/05/2022
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 11
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 3
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 11
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
TANGIBLE CONSULTING
11 Glengoland AVE
BELFAST
BT11 9GF
UK
E-mail: eamonn@tangibleconsulting.co.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Full Circle
Unit 7-8
BELFAST
BT8 7QN
UK
E-mail: denise@fullcircle.eu.com
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
CORE CONSULTING BUSINESS GROWTH ADVISORS LTD
39a Main Street
Bangor
BT20 5AF
UK
E-mail: dave@consultcore.co.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 180 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 7
Contract No: 7
Title: Healthcare and Life Sciences
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
26/05/2022
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 11
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 3
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 11
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
INTEGRITY-NI LTD
3 Danesfort Park Court
Belfast
BT9 7RF
UK
E-mail: julie@integrityni.com
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
CORE CONSULTING BUSINESS GROWTH ADVISORS LTD
39a Main Street
Bangor
BT20 5AF
UK
E-mail: dave@consultcore.co.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Full Circle
Unit 7-8
BELFAST
BT8 7QN
UK
E-mail: denise@fullcircle.eu.com
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 180 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 8
Contract No: 8
Title: Professional Services
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
26/05/2022
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 11
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 2
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 11
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
CORE CONSULTING BUSINESS GROWTH ADVISORS LTD
39a Main Street
Bangor
BT20 5AF
UK
E-mail: dave@consultcore.co.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Full Circle
Unit 7-8
BELFAST
BT8 7QN
UK
E-mail: denise@fullcircle.eu.com
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 500 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 9
Contract No: 9
Title: Technology and Creative
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
26/05/2022
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 11
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 2
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 11
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
CORE CONSULTING BUSINESS GROWTH ADVISORS LTD
39a Main Street
Bangor
BT20 5AF
UK
E-mail: dave@consultcore.co.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
CLOSE FOCUS LIMITED
Unit 92
BANGOR
BT19 1JA
UK
E-mail: frank.given@close-focus.co.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 500 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
The successful contractor’s performance on the contract will be regularly monitored in line with PGN 01/12. Contractors not delivering on contract requirements is a serious matter. It means the public purse is not getting what it is paying for. If a contractor fails to reach satisfactory levels of contract performance they will be given a specified time to improve. If, after the specified time, they still fail to reach satisfactory levels of contract performance, the matter will be escalated to senior management in CPD for further action. If this occurs and their performance still does not improve to satisfactory levels within the specified period, it may be regarded as an act of grave professional misconduct and they may be issued with a Notice of Unsatisfactory Performance and the contract may be terminated. The issue of a Notice of Unsatisfactory Performance will result in the contractor being excluded from all procurement competitions being undertaken by Centres of Procurement Expertise on behalf of bodies covered by the Northern Ireland Procurement Policy for a period of twelve months from the date of issue of the notice
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
The UK does not have any such bodies with responsibility for appeal/mediation procedures. Instead; any challenges are dealt with by the High Court, Commercial Division, to which proceedings may be issued regarding alleged breaches of the PCR 2015 as amended.
N/A
UK
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
CPD complied with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) and incorporated a standstill period (i.e. a minimum of 10 calendar days) at the point information on the award of contract was communicated to tenderers. That notification provided full information on the award decision. This provided time for the unsuccessful tenderers to challenge the award decision before the contract was entered into.
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
31/05/2022