Scope
Reference
ID 5827132
Description
InterTradeIreland is the Trade and Business Development Implementation Body, one of six cross-border bodies established under the 1998 Belfast Agreement.
InterTradeIreland's mission is to identify and help realise opportunities to improve competitiveness, generate economic growth, and create sustainable, quality jobs in both jurisdictions, through increased levels of North/South trade and co-operation on innovation and business development opportunities.
InterTradeIreland, under the Shared Island Enterprise Scheme, aim to appoint up to four Suppliers to design, manage and deliver four programmes to promote Women's Entrepreneurship.
This tender has been divided into four separate lots and Suppliers may bid for as many lots as they want. Each lot will be evaluated independently of each other.
Lot ID 5827132: Lot 2. LOT 2 - Shared Growth Programme
Description
Shared Growth is an all-island initiative designed to support women-led businesses in achieving sustainable growth and with ambition to trade cross-border. Delivered by InterTradeIreland (ITI) under the Shared Island Enterprise Scheme, this programme will provide structured training, mentorship, and strategic support to help women entrepreneurs grow their businesses, increase their market presence, and enhance their leadership capabilities.It is anticipated that this programme will run to 31 December 2028 with a total maximum budget of the sterling equivalent of £800,470 (excluding VAT). The delivery model will ensure tailored support for businesses, providing structured learning, peer networking, and expert mentorship. These programmes will also leverage existing support structures from InterTradeIreland, Enterprise Ireland, Invest Northern Ireland, and other key stakeholders to maximise impact and sustainability.
Lot ID 5827132: Lot 3. LOT 3 - Scale Together Programme
Description
Scale Together is an all-island initiative designed to support women-led businesses in achieving sustainable growth and international expansion. Delivered by InterTradeIreland (ITI) under the Shared Island Enterprise Scheme, this programme will provide structured training, mentorship, and strategic support to help women entrepreneurs grow their businesses, increase their market presence, and enhance their leadership capabilities.It is anticipated that this programme will run for to 31 December 2028 with a total maximum budget of the sterling equivalent of £421,300 (excluding VAT). The delivery model will ensure tailored support for businesses, providing structured learning, peer networking, and expert mentorship. These programmes will also leverage existing support structures from InterTradeIreland, Enterprise Ireland, Invest Northern Ireland, and other key stakeholders to maximise impact and sustainability.
Lot ID 5827132: Lot 4. LOT 4 - Future Focused Tech Programme
Description
The Future Focused Tech Programme is an all-island initiative designedto equip women entrepreneurs with the mentorship, digital skills, confidence, networks, and funding access needed to lead and innovate in tech-enabled businesses.It is anticipated that this programme will run to 31 December 2028 with a total maximum budget of the sterling equivalent of £800,470 (excluding VAT) The delivery model will ensure tailored support for businesses, providing structured learning, peer networking, and expert mentorship. These programmes will also leverage existing support structures from InterTradeIreland, Enterprise Ireland, Invest Northern Ireland, and other key stakeholders to maximise impact and sustainability.
Contract 1. ID 5827132 - DFE: InterTradeIreland: All Island Women's Entrepreneurship - LOT 2 - Shared Growth Programme
Lots
Lot ID 5827132: Lot 2. LOT 2 - Shared Growth Programme
Supplier
Contract value
- £793,320 excluding VAT
- £951,984 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
25 September 2025
Contract dates
- 26 September 2025 to 25 September 2028
- 3 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
Contract locations
- UKN - Northern Ireland
Justification for not setting key performance indicators
The value of this contract is below the relevant threshold of £5 million including VAT and as such the reporting and publication of KPIs is not mandated.
Contract 2. ID 5827132 - DFE: InterTradeIreland: All Island Women's Entrepreneurship - LOT 3 - Scale Together Programme
Lots
Lot ID 5827132: Lot 3. LOT 3 - Scale Together Programme
Supplier
Contract value
- £399,600 excluding VAT
- £479,520 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
25 September 2025
Contract dates
- 26 September 2025 to 25 September 2028
- 3 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
Contract locations
- UKN - Northern Ireland
Justification for not setting key performance indicators
The value of this contract is below the relevant threshold of £5 million including VAT and as such the reporting and publication of KPIs is not mandated.
Contract 3. ID 5827132 - DFE: InterTradeIreland: All Island Women's Entrepreneurship - LOT 4 - Future Focused Tech Programme
Lots
Lot ID 5827132: Lot 4. LOT 4 - Future Focused Tech Programme
Supplier
Contract value
- £785,000 excluding VAT
- £942,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
25 September 2025
Contract dates
- 26 September 2025 to 25 September 2028
- 3 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
Contract locations
- UKN - Northern Ireland
Justification for not setting key performance indicators
The value of this contract is below the relevant threshold of £5 million including VAT and as such the reporting and publication of KPIs is not mandated.
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Suppliers
AWAKENHUB LTD
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTCN-8171-QCZT
12-14 Bishop Street
Londonderry
BT48 6PW
United Kingdom
Email: barney.toal@gmail.com
Region: UKN0A - Derry City and Strabane
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): Yes
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 2. ID 5827132 - DFE: InterTradeIreland: All Island Women's Entrepreneurship - LOT 3 - Scale Together Programme
TechFoundHer LTD
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLJX-2283-LYDP
Fex, Argus House, Fumbally Exchange, Malpas Street, Dublin 8, Ireland D08 Y273
Dublin
D08 Y273
Ireland
Email: info@techfoundher.com
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 3. ID 5827132 - DFE: InterTradeIreland: All Island Women's Entrepreneurship - LOT 4 - Future Focused Tech Programme
Women in Business NI
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHQR-4676-GLQP
Arthur House, 41 Arthur Street
Belfast
BT1 4GB
United Kingdom
Email: roisin@womeninbusinessni.com
Region: UKN06 - Belfast
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): Yes
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. ID 5827132 - DFE: InterTradeIreland: All Island Women's Entrepreneurship - LOT 2 - Shared Growth Programme
Contracting authority
InterTradeIreland
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZBY-5224-MBBM
Kilmorey Street
Newry
BT34 2DE
United Kingdom
Region: UKN08 - Newry, Mourne and Down
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Northern Ireland
Other organisation
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
CPD - Supplies and Services Division
Summary of their role in this procurement: Construction and Procurement Delivery - Supplies and Services Division, is a Centre of Procurement Expertise and provides a central procurement function for central government in Northern Ireland.
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVWG-8426-YWXV
Clare House, 303 Airport Road West
Belfast
BT3 9ED
United Kingdom
Region: UKN06 - Belfast