Scope
Reference
T25/26-053
Description
Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council (LCCC) seeks to appoint a suitably qualified delivery agent to design, manage and execute a bespoke European Trade Programme focused on the Netherlands and potentially one other EU region • A structured EU trade mission to the Netherlands (between 2025 and end of March 2026) • Bespoke business engagement itineraries including sales prospecting, market-entry mentoring, and networking. • Civic Engagement itinerary - design and coordinate a civic engagement itinerary in consultation with the Economic Development Manager, incorporating stakeholder and local government meetings/networking opportunities, and best practice site visits. • Alignment with the NI-NL Forum Annual Trade Dinner and civic reception to maximise economic diplomacy and visibility for participants
Total value (estimated)
- £89,000 excluding VAT
- £106,800 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 3 November 2025 to 31 October 2026
- 11 months, 28 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services
- 73220000 - Development consultancy services
- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
- 79411000 - General management consultancy services
Submission
Enquiry deadline
21 October 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
28 October 2025, 11:00am
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders must be submitted via etendersNI, . No other method of submissions will be accepted
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
The contract will be awarded based on the Most Advantageous Tender "MAT" in accordance with the ACT, applying the evaluation criteria 70% Quality 30% Cost
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
Lisburn and Castlereagh Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHHT-5875-NTNM
Lagan Valley Island
Lisburn
BT27 4RL
United Kingdom
Contact name: Nicola Crawford
Region: UKN0E - Lisburn and Castlereagh
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Northern Ireland