Scope
Description
Aligned with Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council's (LCCC) Corporate Plan 2024-2028 under the Prosperity Theme - "We benefit from a growing and vibrant economy", this tender seeks the services of an experienced delivery agent to design, manage and execute a bespoke European Trade Programme focused on the Netherlands. This will be the cornerstone EU export development programme for the Council over the next financial year.
Building upon a proven history of successful trade missions and a strategic collaboration with the NI-NL Trade Society, this initiative will strengthen export readiness among local SMEs, enhance trade capabilities, and deliver tangible commercial outcomes. The programme will also support the reactivation of the NI-NL Trade Society, facilitating participation in the flagship Annual Dutch Trade Dinner (subject to scheduling).
Total value (estimated)
- £45,000 excluding VAT
- £54,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 August 2025 to 31 March 2026
- 8 months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 73220000 - Development consultancy services
- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
- 79411000 - General management consultancy services
- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services
- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
17 July 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
24 July 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
Quality 70 per cent
Cost 30 per cent.
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHHT-5875-NTNM
Lisburn Valley Island
Lisburn
BT27 4RL
United Kingdom
Contact name: Vincent Copeland
Region: UKN0E - Lisburn and Castlereagh
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Northern Ireland