Buyer Name: Invest Northern Ireland
Buyer Address: Bedford Square 1 Bedford Street, BELFAST, UKN, BT2 7ES, United Kingdom
Contact Email: SSDAdmin.CPD@finance-ni.gov.uk
Buyer Name: Invest Northern Ireland
Buyer Address: Bedford Square 1 Bedford Street, BELFAST, UKN, BT2 7ES, United Kingdom
Contact Email: SSDAdmin.CPD@finance-ni.gov.uk
Invest NI in recognising the challenge for SME’s and in particular Early-Stage Exporters to grow outside Northern Ireland, wish to appoint a Contractor for the design and development of the “Going Dutch Programme” that will support and develop the capability of our companies, giving them the confidence, ambition, knowledge and skills required to develop new external and export markets for the first time. As a result, Invest NI is seeking to appoint a Supplier for the development, delivery and management of the programme for an initial period of 24 months from the date of appointment, with the option to extend for two further periods of 24 months and 12 months respectively, with an anticipated launch date in financial quarter 4, 2024/25. Please see the Specification Schedule for further information.
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Lot Description: Invest NI in recognising the challenge for SME’s and in particular Early-Stage Exporters to grow outside Northern Ireland, wish to appoint a Contractor for the design and development of the “Going Dutch Programme” that will support and develop the capability of our companies, giving them the confidence, ambition, knowledge and skills required to develop new external and export markets for the first time. As a result, Invest NI is seeking to appoint a Supplier for the development, delivery and management of the programme for an initial period of 24 months from the date of appointment, with the option to extend for two further periods of 24 months and 12 months respectively, with an anticipated launch date in financial quarter 4, 2024/25. Please see the Specification Schedule for further information.
Lot 1 Status: cancelled
Lot 1 Has Options: Yes
Lot 1 Options: The initial contract period will run for a period of up to 24 months with a first option to extend for up to 24 months and a second optional extension period of up to 12 months.
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): AC1 Lead Programme Trainers and/or Trade Advisers Experience: Delivering an Export Development Programme
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): AC2 Lead Programme Trainers and/or Trade Advisers Experience: Market Research / Export Projects
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): AC3 Learning Objectives, Content and Methodology
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): AC4 Social Value
Lot 1 Award Criterion (cost): AC5 Total Contract Price
Contract Title: Contract
Award Title: Contract
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