- Scope of the procurement
- Lot 1 - Smart technologies/ smart environments and the Internet of Things (IoT)
- Lot 2 - Process automation via robotics/cobotics
- Lot 3 - Big-data and analytics
- Lot 4 - Immersive Technologies (AR/VR/MR/Haptics)
- Lot 5 - Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
- Lot 6 - Distributed ledger systems/ blockchain technologies
- Lot 7 - Cyber security
- Lot 8 - Management skills
- Lot 9 - Financial management
- Lot 10 - General Business Planning
- Lot 11 - Innovation and New Product Development
- Lot 12 - Marketing & Sales (Traditional)
- Lot 13 - Export (UK/ROI)
- Lot 14 - Export (Continental Europe/Worldwide)
- Lot 15 - Productivity, Efficiency, Sustainability (resilience) and Environmental support
- Lot 16 - Digitalisation
- Lot 17 - Procurement
- Lot 18 - Social Economy
- Lot 19 - Entrepreneurship development and awareness activities and support
- Lot 20 - Accelerated Scaling businesses
- Lot 21 - Digital, ICT, and Creative Industries
- Lot 22 - Agri-tech and agri-food (including marine environment; fishing)
- Lot 23 - Fintech / Financial & Professional Services
- Lot 24 - Advanced Manufacturing & Engineering
- Lot 25 - Life and Health Sciences
- Lot 26 - Vitality of Place: Tourism, Hospitality, Leisure & Retail
- Lot 27 - Green economy (energy, waste)
- Lot 28 - Logistics, Haulage & Distribution
- Lot 29 - Construction
Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Belfast City Council
9 Adelaide Street
Belfast
BT2 8DJ
Contact
Susan McStay
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKN - Northern Ireland
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.belfastcity.gov.uk
Buyer's address
https://www.belfastcity.gov.uk
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://e-sourcingni.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://e-sourcingni.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
https://e-sourcingni.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
T2408 Northern Ireland Enterprise Support Service 'NIESS' Framework B Subject Matter Experts and Sector Experts
Reference number
T2408
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The Local Authorities in Northern Ireland have developed a new enterprise support service ‘ESS’ which aims to put in place a more ambitious approach to the delivery of start-up and growth support which seeks to revamp the current offer and increase the number, survival and growth rates of new businesses across the region. The service aims to provide a set of connected ESS where individuals, entrepreneurs or businesses can access a continuum of support to meet their needs, aligned with the relevant stage of their business.
Given the varying needs of the individuals, entrepreneurs and businesses that will likely engage with this service across the business lifecycle, the Local Authorities have identified a need to put in place a framework which will:
• Be proactive and flexible to address market needs.
• Incentivise market development activity.
• Provide a core programme of service delivery across the region.
• Provide access to specialists in certain sectors / target groups.
• Be flexible in responding to future variability in demand and funding.
• Provide quality services that meet user needs; and
• Support the Local Authorities strategic ambitions aligned with The Northern Ireland Draft Programme for Government, 10x Economy – Northern Ireland’s Decade of Innovation, Economy 2030, draft Green Growth Strategy for Northern Ireland, Invest NI’s forward business plans, the City/Growth deals, and inclusive growth focus of the individual Council community plans.
The NIESS, which is described in greater detail in the Specification, will comprise the following three frameworks/ contracts which are being procured separately:
i. NIESS Framework A (preferred Contractors) – Growth and Scaling;
ii. NIESS Framework A (preferred Contractors) – Engage and Foundation; and
iii. NIESS Framework B (Subject Matter Experts and Sector Experts);
This procurement relates to the NIESS Framework B (Subject Matter Experts and Sector Experts).
The other 10 Local Authorities (Contract Users) included are:
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council
Ards and North Down Borough Council
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council
Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council
Derry City and Strabane District Council
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council - Enniskillen Office
Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council
Mid Ulster District Council - Dungannon
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £12,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 29
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot No
Lot 1 - Smart technologies/ smart environments and the Internet of Things (IoT)
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
Main site or place of performance
Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
To support the delivery of the NIESS, Framework B aims to put in place a list of Contractors for each Lot, to work with an entrepreneur or business, to undertake one to one specialist business mentoring as part of the delivery of the new NIESS.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Framework shall be effective from the date of award for an initial period up to 31st March 2025 (approx. 16 months based on contract start date of 8th January 2024).
The Council reserves the right to extend/renew the Framework up to a further 33 months (1 year + 1 year + 9 months). Total Framework Period including all extension options is 4 years (48 months). Any extension may be subject to further approval by the Council (including other Local Authorities) and funders for the relevant Lot, availability of funding and satisfactory performance of the Contractor.
Funding has been secured for service activity up to 31 March 2025 initially. Any activity following this date will be subject to securing additional funding.
In addition to delivering core service requirements as described in the specification, throughout the contract period the the need may arise to deliver one or more optional services which are additional to the core services. These optional services will be in areas related to the Lot the Contractor has been awarded to and may include undertaking a diagnostic with individuals, preparation and delivery of masterclasses, establishing peer support groups, intelligence gathering, business plan assessments and challenge. If required, these services will be agreed with the Contractor in advance and the costs for the delivery of the services will be agreed by reference to the daily rates contained within the Contract.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot No
Lot 2 - Process automation via robotics/cobotics
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
Main site or place of performance
Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
To support the delivery of the NIESS, Framework B aims to put in place a list of specialist 'Subject Matter Experts' and 'Sector Experts' for each Lot to work with an entrepreneur or business, to undertake one to one specialist business mentoring.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Framework shall be effective from the date of award for an initial period up to 31st March 2025 (approx. 16 months based on contract start date of 8th January 2024).
The Council reserves the right to extend/renew the Framework up to a further 33 months (1 year + 1 year + 9 months). Total Framework Period including all extension options is 4 years (48 months). Any extension may be subject to further approval by the Council (including other Local Authorities) and funders for the relevant Lot, availability of funding and satisfactory performance of the Contractor.
Funding has been secured for service activity up to 31 March 2025 initially. Any activity following this date will be subject to securing additional funding.
In addition to delivering core service requirements as described in the specification, throughout the contract period the the need may arise to deliver one or more optional services which are additional to the core services. These optional services will be in areas related to the Lot the Contractor has been awarded to and may include undertaking a diagnostic with individuals, preparation and delivery of masterclasses, establishing peer support groups, intelligence gathering, business plan assessments and challenge. If required, these services will be agreed with the Contractor in advance and the costs for the delivery of the services will be agreed by reference to the daily rates contained within the Contract.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot No
Lot 3 - Big-data and analytics
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
Main site or place of performance
Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
To support the delivery of the NIESS, Framework B aims to put in place a list of Contractors for each Lot, to work with an entrepreneur or business, to undertake one to one specialist business mentoring as part of the delivery of the new NIESS.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Framework shall be effective from the date of award for an initial period up to 31st March 2025 (approx. 16 months based on contract start date of 8th January 2024).
The Council reserves the right to extend/renew the Framework up to a further 33 months (1 year + 1 year + 9 months). Total Framework Period including all extension options is 4 years (48 months). Any extension may be subject to further approval by the Council (including other Local Authorities) and funders for the relevant Lot, availability of funding and satisfactory performance of the Contractor.
Funding has been secured for service activity up to 31 March 2025 initially. Any activity following this date will be subject to securing additional funding.
In addition to delivering core service requirements as described in the specification, throughout the contract period the the need may arise to deliver one or more optional services which are additional to the core services. These optional services will be in areas related to the Lot the Contractor has been awarded to and may include undertaking a diagnostic with individuals, preparation and delivery of masterclasses, establishing peer support groups, intelligence gathering, business plan assessments and challenge. If required, these services will be agreed with the Contractor in advance and the costs for the delivery of the services will be agreed by reference to the daily rates contained within the Contract.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot No
Lot 4 - Immersive Technologies (AR/VR/MR/Haptics)
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
Main site or place of performance
Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
To support the delivery of the NIESS, Framework B aims to put in place a list of Contractors for each Lot, to work with an entrepreneur or business, to undertake one to one specialist business mentoring as part of the delivery of the new NIESS.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Framework shall be effective from the date of award for an initial period up to 31st March 2025 (approx. 16 months based on contract start date of 8th January 2024).
The Council reserves the right to extend/renew the Framework up to a further 33 months (1 year + 1 year + 9 months). Total Framework Period including all extension options is 4 years (48 months). Any extension may be subject to further approval by the Council (including other Local Authorities) and funders for the relevant Lot, availability of funding and satisfactory performance of the Contractor.
Funding has been secured for service activity up to 31 March 2025 initially. Any activity following this date will be subject to securing additional funding.
In addition to delivering core service requirements as described in the specification, throughout the contract period the the need may arise to deliver one or more optional services which are additional to the core services. These optional services will be in areas related to the Lot the Contractor has been awarded to and may include undertaking a diagnostic with individuals, preparation and delivery of masterclasses, establishing peer support groups, intelligence gathering, business plan assessments and challenge. If required, these services will be agreed with the Contractor in advance and the costs for the delivery of the services will be agreed by reference to the daily rates contained within the Contract.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot No
Lot 5 - Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
Main site or place of performance
Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
To support the delivery of the NIESS, Framework B aims to put in place a list of Contractors for each Lot, to work with an entrepreneur or business, to undertake one to one specialist business mentoring as part of the delivery of the new NIESS.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Framework shall be effective from the date of award for an initial period up to 31st March 2025 (approx. 16 months based on contract start date of 8th January 2024).
The Council reserves the right to extend/renew the Framework up to a further 33 months (1 year + 1 year + 9 months). Total Framework Period including all extension options is 4 years (48 months). Any extension may be subject to further approval by the Council (including other Local Authorities) and funders for the relevant Lot, availability of funding and satisfactory performance of the Contractor.
Funding has been secured for service activity up to 31 March 2025 initially. Any activity following this date will be subject to securing additional funding.
In addition to delivering core service requirements as described in the specification, throughout the contract period the the need may arise to deliver one or more optional services which are additional to the core services. These optional services will be in areas related to the Lot the Contractor has been awarded to and may include undertaking a diagnostic with individuals, preparation and delivery of masterclasses, establishing peer support groups, intelligence gathering, business plan assessments and challenge. If required, these services will be agreed with the Contractor in advance and the costs for the delivery of the services will be agreed by reference to the daily rates contained within the Contract.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot No
Lot 6 - Distributed ledger systems/ blockchain technologies
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
Main site or place of performance
Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
To support the delivery of the NIESS, Framework B aims to put in place a list of Contractors for each Lot, to work with an entrepreneur or business, to undertake one to one specialist business mentoring as part of the delivery of the new NIESS.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Framework shall be effective from the date of award for an initial period up to 31st March 2025 (approx. 16 months based on contract start date of 8th January 2024).
The Council reserves the right to extend/renew the Framework up to a further 33 months (1 year + 1 year + 9 months). Total Framework Period including all extension options is 4 years (48 months). Any extension may be subject to further approval by the Council (including other Local Authorities) and funders for the relevant Lot, availability of funding and satisfactory performance of the Contractor.
Funding has been secured for service activity up to 31 March 2025 initially. Any activity following this date will be subject to securing additional funding.
In addition to delivering core service requirements as described in the specification, throughout the contract period the the need may arise to deliver one or more optional services which are additional to the core services. These optional services will be in areas related to the Lot the Contractor has been awarded to and may include undertaking a diagnostic with individuals, preparation and delivery of masterclasses, establishing peer support groups, intelligence gathering, business plan assessments and challenge. If required, these services will be agreed with the Contractor in advance and the costs for the delivery of the services will be agreed by reference to the daily rates contained within the Contract.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot No
Lot 7 - Cyber security
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
Main site or place of performance
Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
To support the delivery of the NIESS, Framework B aims to put in place a list of Contractors for each Lot, to work with an entrepreneur or business, to undertake one to one specialist business mentoring as part of the delivery of the new NIESS.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Framework shall be effective from the date of award for an initial period up to 31st March 2025 (approx. 16 months based on contract start date of 8th January 2024).
The Council reserves the right to extend/renew the Framework up to a further 33 months (1 year + 1 year + 9 months). Total Framework Period including all extension options is 4 years (48 months). Any extension may be subject to further approval by the Council (including other Local Authorities) and funders for the relevant Lot, availability of funding and satisfactory performance of the Contractor.
Funding has been secured for service activity up to 31 March 2025 initially. Any activity following this date will be subject to securing additional funding.
In addition to delivering core service requirements as described in the specification, throughout the contract period the the need may arise to deliver one or more optional services which are additional to the core services. These optional services will be in areas related to the Lot the Contractor has been awarded to and may include undertaking a diagnostic with individuals, preparation and delivery of masterclasses, establishing peer support groups, intelligence gathering, business plan assessments and challenge. If required, these services will be agreed with the Contractor in advance and the costs for the delivery of the services will be agreed by reference to the daily rates contained within the Contract.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot No
Lot 8 - Management skills
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
Main site or place of performance
Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
To support the delivery of the NIESS, Framework B aims to put in place a list of Contractors for each Lot, to work with an entrepreneur or business, to undertake one to one specialist business mentoring as part of the delivery of the new NIESS.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Framework shall be effective from the date of award for an initial period up to 31st March 2025 (approx. 16 months based on contract start date of 8th January 2024).
The Council reserves the right to extend/renew the Framework up to a further 33 months (1 year + 1 year + 9 months). Total Framework Period including all extension options is 4 years (48 months). Any extension may be subject to further approval by the Council (including other Local Authorities) and funders for the relevant Lot, availability of funding and satisfactory performance of the Contractor.
Funding has been secured for service activity up to 31 March 2025 initially. Any activity following this date will be subject to securing additional funding.
In addition to delivering core service requirements as described in the specification, throughout the contract period the the need may arise to deliver one or more optional services which are additional to the core services. These optional services will be in areas related to the Lot the Contractor has been awarded to and may include undertaking a diagnostic with individuals, preparation and delivery of masterclasses, establishing peer support groups, intelligence gathering, business plan assessments and challenge. If required, these services will be agreed with the Contractor in advance and the costs for the delivery of the services will be agreed by reference to the daily rates contained within the Contract.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot No
Lot 9 - Financial management
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
Main site or place of performance
Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
To support the delivery of the NIESS, Framework B aims to put in place a list of Contractors for each Lot, to work with an entrepreneur or business, to undertake one to one specialist business mentoring as part of the delivery of the new NIESS
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Framework shall be effective from the date of award for an initial period up to 31st March 2025 (approx. 16 months based on contract start date of 8th January 2024).
The Council reserves the right to extend/renew the Framework up to a further 33 months (1 year + 1 year + 9 months). Total Framework Period including all extension options is 4 years (48 months). Any extension may be subject to further approval by the Council (including other Local Authorities) and funders for the relevant Lot, availability of funding and satisfactory performance of the Contractor.
Funding has been secured for service activity up to 31 March 2025 initially. Any activity following this date will be subject to securing additional funding.
In addition to delivering core service requirements as described in the specification, throughout the contract period the the need may arise to deliver one or more optional services which are additional to the core services. These optional services will be in areas related to the Lot the Contractor has been awarded to and may include undertaking a diagnostic with individuals, preparation and delivery of masterclasses, establishing peer support groups, intelligence gathering, business plan assessments and challenge. If required, these services will be agreed with the Contractor in advance and the costs for the delivery of the services will be agreed by reference to the daily rates contained within the Contract.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot No
Lot 10 - General Business Planning
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
Main site or place of performance
Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
To support the delivery of the NIESS, Framework B aims to put in place a list of Contractors for each Lot, to work with an entrepreneur or business, to undertake one to one specialist business mentoring as part of the delivery of the new NIESS.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Framework shall be effective from the date of award for an initial period up to 31st March 2025 (approx. 16 months based on contract start date of 8th January 2024).
The Council reserves the right to extend/renew the Framework up to a further 33 months (1 year + 1 year + 9 months). Total Framework Period including all extension options is 4 years (48 months). Any extension may be subject to further approval by the Council (including other Local Authorities) and funders for the relevant Lot, availability of funding and satisfactory performance of the Contractor.
Funding has been secured for service activity up to 31 March 2025 initially. Any activity following this date will be subject to securing additional funding.
In addition to delivering core service requirements as described in the specification, throughout the contract period the the need may arise to deliver one or more optional services which are additional to the core services. These optional services will be in areas related to the Lot the Contractor has been awarded to and may include undertaking a diagnostic with individuals, preparation and delivery of masterclasses, establishing peer support groups, intelligence gathering, business plan assessments and challenge. If required, these services will be agreed with the Contractor in advance and the costs for the delivery of the services will be agreed by reference to the daily rates contained within the Contract.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot No
Lot 11 - Innovation and New Product Development
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
Main site or place of performance
Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
To support the delivery of the NIESS, Framework B aims to put in place a list of Contractors for each Lot, to work with an entrepreneur or business, to undertake one to one specialist business mentoring as part of the delivery of the new NIESS.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Framework shall be effective from the date of award for an initial period up to 31st March 2025 (approx. 16 months based on contract start date of 8th January 2024).
The Council reserves the right to extend/renew the Framework up to a further 33 months (1 year + 1 year + 9 months). Total Framework Period including all extension options is 4 years (48 months). Any extension may be subject to further approval by the Council (including other Local Authorities) and funders for the relevant Lot, availability of funding and satisfactory performance of the Contractor.
Funding has been secured for service activity up to 31 March 2025 initially. Any activity following this date will be subject to securing additional funding.
In addition to delivering core service requirements as described in the specification, throughout the contract period the the need may arise to deliver one or more optional services which are additional to the core services. These optional services will be in areas related to the Lot the Contractor has been awarded to and may include undertaking a diagnostic with individuals, preparation and delivery of masterclasses, establishing peer support groups, intelligence gathering, business plan assessments and challenge. If required, these services will be agreed with the Contractor in advance and the costs for the delivery of the services will be agreed by reference to the daily rates contained within the Contract.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot No
Lot 12 - Marketing & Sales (Traditional)
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
Main site or place of performance
Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
To support the delivery of the NIESS, Framework B aims to put in place a list of Contractors for each Lot, to work with an entrepreneur or business, to undertake one to one specialist business mentoring as part of the delivery of the new NIESS.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Framework shall be effective from the date of award for an initial period up to 31st March 2025 (approx. 16 months based on contract start date of 8th January 2024).
The Council reserves the right to extend/renew the Framework up to a further 33 months (1 year + 1 year + 9 months). Total Framework Period including all extension options is 4 years (48 months). Any extension may be subject to further approval by the Council (including other Local Authorities) and funders for the relevant Lot, availability of funding and satisfactory performance of the Contractor.
Funding has been secured for service activity up to 31 March 2025 initially. Any activity following this date will be subject to securing additional funding.
In addition to delivering core service requirements as described in the specification, throughout the contract period the the need may arise to deliver one or more optional services which are additional to the core services. These optional services will be in areas related to the Lot the Contractor has been awarded to and may include undertaking a diagnostic with individuals, preparation and delivery of masterclasses, establishing peer support groups, intelligence gathering, business plan assessments and challenge. If required, these services will be agreed with the Contractor in advance and the costs for the delivery of the services will be agreed by reference to the daily rates contained within the Contract.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot No
Lot 13 - Export (UK/ROI)
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
Main site or place of performance
Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
To support the delivery of the NIESS, Framework B aims to put in place a list of Contractors for each Lot, to work with an entrepreneur or business, to undertake one to one specialist business mentoring as part of the delivery of the new NIESS.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Framework shall be effective from the date of award for an initial period up to 31st March 2025 (approx. 16 months based on contract start date of 8th January 2024).
The Council reserves the right to extend/renew the Framework up to a further 33 months (1 year + 1 year + 9 months). Total Framework Period including all extension options is 4 years (48 months). Any extension may be subject to further approval by the Council (including other Local Authorities) and funders for the relevant Lot, availability of funding and satisfactory performance of the Contractor.
Funding has been secured for service activity up to 31 March 2025 initially. Any activity following this date will be subject to securing additional funding.
In addition to delivering core service requirements as described in the specification, throughout the contract period the the need may arise to deliver one or more optional services which are additional to the core services. These optional services will be in areas related to the Lot the Contractor has been awarded to and may include undertaking a diagnostic with individuals, preparation and delivery of masterclasses, establishing peer support groups, intelligence gathering, business plan assessments and challenge. If required, these services will be agreed with the Contractor in advance and the costs for the delivery of the services will be agreed by reference to the daily rates contained within the Contract.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot No
Lot 14 - Export (Continental Europe/Worldwide)
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
Main site or place of performance
Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
To support the delivery of the NIESS, Framework B aims to put in place a list of Contractors for each Lot, to work with an entrepreneur or business, to undertake one to one specialist business mentoring as part of the delivery of the new NIESS.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Framework shall be effective from the date of award for an initial period up to 31st March 2025 (approx. 16 months based on contract start date of 8th January 2024).
The Council reserves the right to extend/renew the Framework up to a further 33 months (1 year + 1 year + 9 months). Total Framework Period including all extension options is 4 years (48 months). Any extension may be subject to further approval by the Council (including other Local Authorities) and funders for the relevant Lot, availability of funding and satisfactory performance of the Contractor.
Funding has been secured for service activity up to 31 March 2025 initially. Any activity following this date will be subject to securing additional funding.
In addition to delivering core service requirements as described in the specification, throughout the contract period the the need may arise to deliver one or more optional services which are additional to the core services. These optional services will be in areas related to the Lot the Contractor has been awarded to and may include undertaking a diagnostic with individuals, preparation and delivery of masterclasses, establishing peer support groups, intelligence gathering, business plan assessments and challenge. If required, these services will be agreed with the Contractor in advance and the costs for the delivery of the services will be agreed by reference to the daily rates contained within the Contract.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot No
Lot 15 - Productivity, Efficiency, Sustainability (resilience) and Environmental support
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
Main site or place of performance
Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
To support the delivery of the NIESS, Framework B aims to put in place a list of Contractors for each Lot, to work with an entrepreneur or business, to undertake one to one specialist business mentoring as part of the delivery of the new NIESS.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Framework shall be effective from the date of award for an initial period up to 31st March 2025 (approx. 16 months based on contract start date of 8th January 2024).
The Council reserves the right to extend/renew the Framework up to a further 33 months (1 year + 1 year + 9 months). Total Framework Period including all extension options is 4 years (48 months). Any extension may be subject to further approval by the Council (including other Local Authorities) and funders for the relevant Lot, availability of funding and satisfactory performance of the Contractor.
Funding has been secured for service activity up to 31 March 2025 initially. Any activity following this date will be subject to securing additional funding.
In addition to delivering core service requirements as described in the specification, throughout the contract period the the need may arise to deliver one or more optional services which are additional to the core services. These optional services will be in areas related to the Lot the Contractor has been awarded to and may include undertaking a diagnostic with individuals, preparation and delivery of masterclasses, establishing peer support groups, intelligence gathering, business plan assessments and challenge. If required, these services will be agreed with the Contractor in advance and the costs for the delivery of the services will be agreed by reference to the daily rates contained within the Contract.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot No
Lot 16 - Digitalisation
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
Main site or place of performance
Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
To support the delivery of the NIESS, Framework B aims to put in place a list of Contractors for each Lot, to work with an entrepreneur or business, to undertake one to one specialist business mentoring as part of the delivery of the new NIESS.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Framework shall be effective from the date of award for an initial period up to 31st March 2025 (approx. 16 months based on contract start date of 8th January 2024).
The Council reserves the right to extend/renew the Framework up to a further 33 months (1 year + 1 year + 9 months). Total Framework Period including all extension options is 4 years (48 months). Any extension may be subject to further approval by the Council (including other Local Authorities) and funders for the relevant Lot, availability of funding and satisfactory performance of the Contractor.
Funding has been secured for service activity up to 31 March 2025 initially. Any activity following this date will be subject to securing additional funding.
In addition to delivering core service requirements as described in the specification, throughout the contract period the the need may arise to deliver one or more optional services which are additional to the core services. These optional services will be in areas related to the Lot the Contractor has been awarded to and may include undertaking a diagnostic with individuals, preparation and delivery of masterclasses, establishing peer support groups, intelligence gathering, business plan assessments and challenge. If required, these services will be agreed with the Contractor in advance and the costs for the delivery of the services will be agreed by reference to the daily rates contained within the Contract.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot No
Lot 17 - Procurement
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
Main site or place of performance
Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
To support the delivery of the NIESS, Framework B aims to put in place a list of Contractors for each Lot, to work with an entrepreneur or business, to undertake one to one specialist business mentoring as part of the delivery of the new NIESS.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Framework shall be effective from the date of award for an initial period up to 31st March 2025 (approx. 16 months based on contract start date of 8th January 2024).
The Council reserves the right to extend/renew the Framework up to a further 33 months (1 year + 1 year + 9 months). Total Framework Period including all extension options is 4 years (48 months). Any extension may be subject to further approval by the Council (including other Local Authorities) and funders for the relevant Lot, availability of funding and satisfactory performance of the Contractor.
Funding has been secured for service activity up to 31 March 2025 initially. Any activity following this date will be subject to securing additional funding.
In addition to delivering core service requirements as described in the specification, throughout the contract period the the need may arise to deliver one or more optional services which are additional to the core services. These optional services will be in areas related to the Lot the Contractor has been awarded to and may include undertaking a diagnostic with individuals, preparation and delivery of masterclasses, establishing peer support groups, intelligence gathering, business plan assessments and challenge. If required, these services will be agreed with the Contractor in advance and the costs for the delivery of the services will be agreed by reference to the daily rates contained within the Contract.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot No
Lot 18 - Social Economy
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
Main site or place of performance
Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
To support the delivery of the NIESS, Framework B aims to put in place a list of Contractors for each Lot, to work with an entrepreneur or business, to undertake one to one specialist business mentoring as part of the delivery of the new NIESS.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Framework shall be effective from the date of award for an initial period up to 31st March 2025 (approx. 16 months based on contract start date of 8th January 2024).
The Council reserves the right to extend/renew the Framework up to a further 33 months (1 year + 1 year + 9 months). Total Framework Period including all extension options is 4 years (48 months). Any extension may be subject to further approval by the Council (including other Local Authorities) and funders for the relevant Lot, availability of funding and satisfactory performance of the Contractor.
Funding has been secured for service activity up to 31 March 2025 initially. Any activity following this date will be subject to securing additional funding.
In addition to delivering core service requirements as described in the specification, throughout the contract period the the need may arise to deliver one or more optional services which are additional to the core services. These optional services will be in areas related to the Lot the Contractor has been awarded to and may include undertaking a diagnostic with individuals, preparation and delivery of masterclasses, establishing peer support groups, intelligence gathering, business plan assessments and challenge. If required, these services will be agreed with the Contractor in advance and the costs for the delivery of the services will be agreed by reference to the daily rates contained within the Contract.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot No
Lot 19 - Entrepreneurship development and awareness activities and support
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
Main site or place of performance
Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
To support the delivery of the NIESS, Framework B aims to put in place a list of Contractors for each Lot, to work with an entrepreneur or business, to undertake one to one specialist business mentoring as part of the delivery of the new NIESS.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Framework shall be effective from the date of award for an initial period up to 31st March 2025 (approx. 16 months based on contract start date of 8th January 2024).
The Council reserves the right to extend/renew the Framework up to a further 33 months (1 year + 1 year + 9 months). Total Framework Period including all extension options is 4 years (48 months). Any extension may be subject to further approval by the Council (including other Local Authorities) and funders for the relevant Lot, availability of funding and satisfactory performance of the Contractor.
Funding has been secured for service activity up to 31 March 2025 initially. Any activity following this date will be subject to securing additional funding.
In addition to delivering core service requirements as described in the specification, throughout the contract period the the need may arise to deliver one or more optional services which are additional to the core services. These optional services will be in areas related to the Lot the Contractor has been awarded to and may include undertaking a diagnostic with individuals, preparation and delivery of masterclasses, establishing peer support groups, intelligence gathering, business plan assessments and challenge. If required, these services will be agreed with the Contractor in advance and the costs for the delivery of the services will be agreed by reference to the daily rates contained within the Contract.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot No
Lot 20 - Accelerated Scaling businesses
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
Main site or place of performance
Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
To support the delivery of the NIESS, Framework B aims to put in place a list of Contractors for each Lot, to work with an entrepreneur or business, to undertake one to one specialist business mentoring as part of the delivery of the new NIESS.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Framework shall be effective from the date of award for an initial period up to 31st March 2025 (approx. 16 months based on contract start date of 8th January 2024).
The Council reserves the right to extend/renew the Framework up to a further 33 months (1 year + 1 year + 9 months). Total Framework Period including all extension options is 4 years (48 months). Any extension may be subject to further approval by the Council (including other Local Authorities) and funders for the relevant Lot, availability of funding and satisfactory performance of the Contractor.
Funding has been secured for service activity up to 31 March 2025 initially. Any activity following this date will be subject to securing additional funding.
In addition to delivering core service requirements as described in the specification, throughout the contract period the the need may arise to deliver one or more optional services which are additional to the core services. These optional services will be in areas related to the Lot the Contractor has been awarded to and may include undertaking a diagnostic with individuals, preparation and delivery of masterclasses, establishing peer support groups, intelligence gathering, business plan assessments and challenge. If required, these services will be agreed with the Contractor in advance and the costs for the delivery of the services will be agreed by reference to the daily rates contained within the Contract.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot No
Lot 21 - Digital, ICT, and Creative Industries
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
Main site or place of performance
Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
To support the delivery of the NIESS, Framework B aims to put in place a list of Contractors for each Lot, to work with an entrepreneur or business, to undertake one to one specialist business mentoring as part of the delivery of the new NIESS.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Framework shall be effective from the date of award for an initial period up to 31st March 2025 (approx. 16 months based on contract start date of 8th January 2024).
The Council reserves the right to extend/renew the Framework up to a further 33 months (1 year + 1 year + 9 months). Total Framework Period including all extension options is 4 years (48 months). Any extension may be subject to further approval by the Council (including other Local Authorities) and funders for the relevant Lot, availability of funding and satisfactory performance of the Contractor.
Funding has been secured for service activity up to 31 March 2025 initially. Any activity following this date will be subject to securing additional funding.
In addition to delivering core service requirements as described in the specification, throughout the contract period the the need may arise to deliver one or more optional services which are additional to the core services. These optional services will be in areas related to the Lot the Contractor has been awarded to and may include undertaking a diagnostic with individuals, preparation and delivery of masterclasses, establishing peer support groups, intelligence gathering, business plan assessments and challenge. If required, these services will be agreed with the Contractor in advance and the costs for the delivery of the services will be agreed by reference to the daily rates contained within the Contract.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot No
Lot 22 - Agri-tech and agri-food (including marine environment; fishing)
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
Main site or place of performance
Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
To support the delivery of the NIESS, Framework B aims to put in place a list of Contractors for each Lot, to work with an entrepreneur or business, to undertake one to one specialist business mentoring as part of the delivery of the new NIESS.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Framework shall be effective from the date of award for an initial period up to 31st March 2025 (approx. 16 months based on contract start date of 8th January 2024).
The Council reserves the right to extend/renew the Framework up to a further 33 months (1 year + 1 year + 9 months). Total Framework Period including all extension options is 4 years (48 months). Any extension may be subject to further approval by the Council (including other Local Authorities) and funders for the relevant Lot, availability of funding and satisfactory performance of the Contractor.
Funding has been secured for service activity up to 31 March 2025 initially. Any activity following this date will be subject to securing additional funding.
In addition to delivering core service requirements as described in the specification, throughout the contract period the the need may arise to deliver one or more optional services which are additional to the core services. These optional services will be in areas related to the Lot the Contractor has been awarded to and may include undertaking a diagnostic with individuals, preparation and delivery of masterclasses, establishing peer support groups, intelligence gathering, business plan assessments and challenge. If required, these services will be agreed with the Contractor in advance and the costs for the delivery of the services will be agreed by reference to the daily rates contained within the Contract.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot No
Lot 23 - Fintech / Financial & Professional Services
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
Main site or place of performance
Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
To support the delivery of the NIESS, Framework B aims to put in place a list of Contractors for each Lot, to work with an entrepreneur or business, to undertake one to one specialist business mentoring as part of the delivery of the new NIESS.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Framework shall be effective from the date of award for an initial period up to 31st March 2025 (approx. 16 months based on contract start date of 8th January 2024).
The Council reserves the right to extend/renew the Framework up to a further 33 months (1 year + 1 year + 9 months). Total Framework Period including all extension options is 4 years (48 months). Any extension may be subject to further approval by the Council (including other Local Authorities) and funders for the relevant Lot, availability of funding and satisfactory performance of the Contractor.
Funding has been secured for service activity up to 31 March 2025 initially. Any activity following this date will be subject to securing additional funding.
In addition to delivering core service requirements as described in the specification, throughout the contract period the the need may arise to deliver one or more optional services which are additional to the core services. These optional services will be in areas related to the Lot the Contractor has been awarded to and may include undertaking a diagnostic with individuals, preparation and delivery of masterclasses, establishing peer support groups, intelligence gathering, business plan assessments and challenge. If required, these services will be agreed with the Contractor in advance and the costs for the delivery of the services will be agreed by reference to the daily rates contained within the Contract.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot No
Lot 24 - Advanced Manufacturing & Engineering
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
Main site or place of performance
Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
To support the delivery of the NIESS, Framework B aims to put in place a list of Contractors for each Lot, to work with an entrepreneur or business, to undertake one to one specialist business mentoring as part of the delivery of the new NIESS.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Framework shall be effective from the date of award for an initial period up to 31st March 2025 (approx. 16 months based on contract start date of 8th January 2024).
The Council reserves the right to extend/renew the Framework up to a further 33 months (1 year + 1 year + 9 months). Total Framework Period including all extension options is 4 years (48 months). Any extension may be subject to further approval by the Council (including other Local Authorities) and funders for the relevant Lot, availability of funding and satisfactory performance of the Contractor.
Funding has been secured for service activity up to 31 March 2025 initially. Any activity following this date will be subject to securing additional funding.
In addition to delivering core service requirements as described in the specification, throughout the contract period the the need may arise to deliver one or more optional services which are additional to the core services. These optional services will be in areas related to the Lot the Contractor has been awarded to and may include undertaking a diagnostic with individuals, preparation and delivery of masterclasses, establishing peer support groups, intelligence gathering, business plan assessments and challenge. If required, these services will be agreed with the Contractor in advance and the costs for the delivery of the services will be agreed by reference to the daily rates contained within the Contract.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot No
Lot 25 - Life and Health Sciences
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
Main site or place of performance
Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
To support the delivery of the NIESS, Framework B aims to put in place a list of Contractors for each Lot, to work with an entrepreneur or business, to undertake one to one specialist business mentoring as part of the delivery of the new NIESS.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Framework shall be effective from the date of award for an initial period up to 31st March 2025 (approx. 16 months based on contract start date of 8th January 2024).
The Council reserves the right to extend/renew the Framework up to a further 33 months (1 year + 1 year + 9 months). Total Framework Period including all extension options is 4 years (48 months). Any extension may be subject to further approval by the Council (including other Local Authorities) and funders for the relevant Lot, availability of funding and satisfactory performance of the Contractor.
Funding has been secured for service activity up to 31 March 2025 initially. Any activity following this date will be subject to securing additional funding.
In addition to delivering core service requirements as described in the specification, throughout the contract period the the need may arise to deliver one or more optional services which are additional to the core services. These optional services will be in areas related to the Lot the Contractor has been awarded to and may include undertaking a diagnostic with individuals, preparation and delivery of masterclasses, establishing peer support groups, intelligence gathering, business plan assessments and challenge. If required, these services will be agreed with the Contractor in advance and the costs for the delivery of the services will be agreed by reference to the daily rates contained within the Contract.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot No
Lot 26 - Vitality of Place: Tourism, Hospitality, Leisure & Retail
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
Main site or place of performance
Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
To support the delivery of the NIESS, Framework B aims to put in place a list of Contractors for each Lot, to work with an entrepreneur or business, to undertake one to one specialist business mentoring as part of the delivery of the new NIESS.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Framework shall be effective from the date of award for an initial period up to 31st March 2025 (approx. 16 months based on contract start date of 8th January 2024).
The Council reserves the right to extend/renew the Framework up to a further 33 months (1 year + 1 year + 9 months). Total Framework Period including all extension options is 4 years (48 months). Any extension may be subject to further approval by the Council (including other Local Authorities) and funders for the relevant Lot, availability of funding and satisfactory performance of the Contractor.
Funding has been secured for service activity up to 31 March 2025 initially. Any activity following this date will be subject to securing additional funding.
In addition to delivering core service requirements as described in the specification, throughout the contract period the the need may arise to deliver one or more optional services which are additional to the core services. These optional services will be in areas related to the Lot the Contractor has been awarded to and may include undertaking a diagnostic with individuals, preparation and delivery of masterclasses, establishing peer support groups, intelligence gathering, business plan assessments and challenge. If required, these services will be agreed with the Contractor in advance and the costs for the delivery of the services will be agreed by reference to the daily rates contained within the Contract.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot No
Lot 27 - Green economy (energy, waste)
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
Main site or place of performance
Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
To support the delivery of the NIESS, Framework B aims to put in place a list of Contractors for each Lot, to work with an entrepreneur or business, to undertake one to one specialist business mentoring as part of the delivery of the new NIESS.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Framework shall be effective from the date of award for an initial period up to 31st March 2025 (approx. 16 months based on contract start date of 8th January 2024).
The Council reserves the right to extend/renew the Framework up to a further 33 months (1 year + 1 year + 9 months). Total Framework Period including all extension options is 4 years (48 months). Any extension may be subject to further approval by the Council (including other Local Authorities) and funders for the relevant Lot, availability of funding and satisfactory performance of the Contractor.
Funding has been secured for service activity up to 31 March 2025 initially. Any activity following this date will be subject to securing additional funding.
In addition to delivering core service requirements as described in the specification, throughout the contract period the the need may arise to deliver one or more optional services which are additional to the core services. These optional services will be in areas related to the Lot the Contractor has been awarded to and may include undertaking a diagnostic with individuals, preparation and delivery of masterclasses, establishing peer support groups, intelligence gathering, business plan assessments and challenge. If required, these services will be agreed with the Contractor in advance and the costs for the delivery of the services will be agreed by reference to the daily rates contained within the Contract.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot No
Lot 28 - Logistics, Haulage & Distribution
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
Main site or place of performance
Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
To support the delivery of the NIESS, Framework B aims to put in place a list of Contractors for each Lot, to work with an entrepreneur or business, to undertake one to one specialist business mentoring as part of the delivery of the new NIESS.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Framework shall be effective from the date of award for an initial period up to 31st March 2025 (approx. 16 months based on contract start date of 8th January 2024).
The Council reserves the right to extend/renew the Framework up to a further 33 months (1 year + 1 year + 9 months). Total Framework Period including all extension options is 4 years (48 months). Any extension may be subject to further approval by the Council (including other Local Authorities) and funders for the relevant Lot, availability of funding and satisfactory performance of the Contractor.
Funding has been secured for service activity up to 31 March 2025 initially. Any activity following this date will be subject to securing additional funding.
In addition to delivering core service requirements as described in the specification, throughout the contract period the the need may arise to deliver one or more optional services which are additional to the core services. These optional services will be in areas related to the Lot the Contractor has been awarded to and may include undertaking a diagnostic with individuals, preparation and delivery of masterclasses, establishing peer support groups, intelligence gathering, business plan assessments and challenge. If required, these services will be agreed with the Contractor in advance and the costs for the delivery of the services will be agreed by reference to the daily rates contained within the Contract.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot No
Lot 29 - Construction
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
Main site or place of performance
Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
To support the delivery of the NIESS, Framework B aims to put in place a list of Contractors for each Lot, to work with an entrepreneur or business, to undertake one to one specialist business mentoring as part of the delivery of the new NIESS.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Framework shall be effective from the date of award for an initial period up to 31st March 2025 (approx. 16 months based on contract start date of 8th January 2024).
The Council reserves the right to extend/renew the Framework up to a further 33 months (1 year + 1 year + 9 months). Total Framework Period including all extension options is 4 years (48 months). Any extension may be subject to further approval by the Council (including other Local Authorities) and funders for the relevant Lot, availability of funding and satisfactory performance of the Contractor.
Funding has been secured for service activity up to 31 March 2025 initially. Any activity following this date will be subject to securing additional funding.
In addition to delivering core service requirements as described in the specification, throughout the contract period the the need may arise to deliver one or more optional services which are additional to the core services. These optional services will be in areas related to the Lot the Contractor has been awarded to and may include undertaking a diagnostic with individuals, preparation and delivery of masterclasses, establishing peer support groups, intelligence gathering, business plan assessments and challenge. If required, these services will be agreed with the Contractor in advance and the costs for the delivery of the services will be agreed by reference to the daily rates contained within the Contract.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.2) Conditions related to the contract
three.2.2) Contract performance conditions
As stated in the procurement documents.
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
Framework agreement with several operators
In the case of framework agreements, provide justification for any duration exceeding 4 years:
Not applicable. Max duration is 48 months
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2022/S 000-035769
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
23 October 2023
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 6 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
23 October 2023
Local time
12:00pm
Place
via eSourcing NI
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.3) Additional information
Additional CPV codes associated with the procurement:
79411000-8 General management consultancy services.
79411100-9 Business-development consultancy services.
79412000-5 Financial management consultancy services.
79413000-2 Marketing management consultancy services.
79900000-3 Miscellaneous business and business-related services.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Royal Courts of Justice
Belfast
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures
Approval to award a contract to the highest ranked Bidder for each Lot will be subject to internal approvals in line with Council procedures.
Following internal approvals to proceed with award of contract in accordance with the Regulations, there will be a standstill period of 10 calendar days following notification of award of the contract to the successful Bidder and the contract being entered into.
All Bidders for a Lot will be notified in writing via eSourcing NI at the start of the standstill period notifying them of the outcome of the evaluation exercise for that Lot, in accordance with the requirements of the Regulations.
Following the standstill period, subject to there being no substantive challenge to the decision and the Council’s discretion not to award any contract, the contract between the Council and the successful Bidder will be entered into. This will be confirmed via eSourcing NI with an award letter.
Economic Operators are advised to seek their own legal advice regarding any further action they wish to take following notification of intent to award/ awarded of contract regarding this procurement.