T2408 Northern Ireland Enterprise Support Service 'NIESS' Framework B Subject Matter Experts and Sector Experts

A Tender Notice
by BELFAST CITY COUNCIL

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Framework (Services)
Duration
4 year
Value
£-£12M
Sector
BUSINESS
Published
21 Sep 2023
Delivery
To 02 Oct 2027 (est.)
Deadline
23 Oct 2023 11:00

Concepts

Location

Northern Ireland

Geochart for 1 buyers and 0 suppliers

1 buyer

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

Lot Division

1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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.

6

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.

7

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.

8

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.

9

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

10

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.

11

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.

12

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.

13

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.

14

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.

15

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.

16

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.

17

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.

18

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.

19

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.

20

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.

21

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.

22

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.

23

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.

24

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.

25

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.

26

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.

27

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.

28

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.

29

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.

Renewal 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.

CPV Codes

  • 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Indicators

  • Restrictions apply to the lot award allocation.
  • This is a one-off contract (no recurrence)
  • Options are available.
  • Renewals are not available.

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** 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.

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