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ID 5827132 - DFE: InterTradeIreland: All Island Women's Entrepreneurship

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Tender information last checkedLast checked 30 Sept 2026, 04:34.

Opportunity overview

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.

Awarded to

Amounts belong to published awards or contracts. Where several suppliers share one value, it is labelled as shared and is not a supplier-specific allocation.

WOMEN IN BUSINESS NI LTD

Matched by number
Shared published award value
£800.5k
Awarded
10 Sept 2025
Suppliers
One of 2 awarded suppliers
Award ID
1
Status
active
Identifier
GB-COH NI054763
Location
Belfast, UKN06, BT1 4GB, United Kingdom

Women in Business NI

Match pending…
Shared published award value
£800.5k
Awarded
10 Sept 2025
Suppliers
One of 2 awarded suppliers
Award ID
1
Status
active
Identifier
GB-PPON PHQR-4676-GLQP
Location
Belfast, UKN06, BT1 4GB, United Kingdom

AWAKENHUB LTD

Matched by number
Shared published award value
£421.3k
Awarded
10 Sept 2025
Suppliers
One of 2 awarded suppliers
Award ID
2
Status
active
Identifier
GB-COH NI671127
Location
Londonderry, UKN0A, BT48 6PW, United Kingdom

AWAKENHUB LTD

Match pending…
Shared published award value
£421.3k
Awarded
10 Sept 2025
Suppliers
One of 2 awarded suppliers
Award ID
2
Status
active
Identifier
GB-PPON PTCN-8171-QCZT
Location
Londonderry, UKN0A, BT48 6PW, United Kingdom
Published award value
£800.5k
Awarded
10 Sept 2025
Award ID
3
Status
active
Identifier
GB-PPON PLJX-2283-LYDP
Location
Dublin, IE, D08 Y273, Ireland

Classification

  • CPV73000000 — Research and development services and related consultancy services
  • CPV73300000 — Design and execution of research and development
  • CPV79000000 — Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Lots

  • Lot ID 5827132Value not stated
  • ID 5827132 LOT 1 – Women Innovating in Research Education Programme (W.I.R.ED)£905k
  • LOT 2 – Shared Growth Programme£800.5k
  • LOT 3 – Scale Together Programme£421.3k
  • LOT 4 – Future Focused Tech Programme£800.5k

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
ID 5827132
Status
complete
Published risks
As detailed in the Tender Documents
Above Threshold
Yes
Procurement Method
open
Main Procurement Category
services
How to submit
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure

Covered By

GPA

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Lot Details

Award criteria

Description
Each Lot will be evaluated and awarded independently. There are no restrictions on the number of Lots a Supplier can bid for or be awarded, Suppliers may bid for one, or more Lots as they wish but must have the capacity to deliver on all Lots tendered for. One Supplier will be awarded per lot based on the Most Advantageous Tender (MAT).

Expected award period

Ends
11 Aug 2025, 23:59

Tender Period

Ends
21 Jul 2025, 15:00

Contract terms

Financial Terms
As detailed in the Tender Documents

Enquiry period

Ends
11 Jul 2025, 15:00

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Languages

en

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
ID 5827132
Title
ID 5827132 LOT 1 – Women Innovating in Research Education Programme (W.I.R.ED)
Status
active
Description
The W.I.R.ED initiative falls under the Women’s Entrepreneurship priority and aims to support the commercialisation of research conducted by female university researchers. It will provide a structured package of support to Principal Investigators (PI) and Researchers at Masters, PhD, and Postdoctoral levels, enabling them to undertake market validation activities and advance towards commercial viability. It is anticipated that the programme will run to 31 December 2028 with a total budget of £905,000 (excluding VAT). The delivery model is designed to ensure a clear pathway from ideation to commercialisation funding, leveraging existing support structures from InterTradeIreland, Enterprise Ireland, Invest Northern Ireland, and academic institutions and research organisations across the island.

Value

Amount
905,000
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
1,086,000

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Qualitive Criteria
Type
quality
Description
5 Criteria - as detailed in the Tender Documents covering: Proposed Methodology Key Personnel Experience Contract Management and Contingency Recruitment and Outreach Activities Social Value

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
80
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Name
Quantitative Criteria
Type
price
Description
Total Contract Price - as detailed in the Tender Documents

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
20
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Ends
31 Dec 2028, 23:59
Starts
31 Aug 2025, 00:00

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
economic
Description
Not Applicable
Criterion 2
Type
technical
Description
As detailed in the Tender Documents
Entry 2
Id
ID 5827132: Lot 2
Title
LOT 2 – Shared Growth Programme
Status
complete
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.

Value

Amount
800,470
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
960,564

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Qualitive Criteria
Type
quality
Description
5 Criteria - as detailed in the Tender Documents covering: Proposed Methodology Key Personnel Experience Contract Management and Contingency Recruitment and Outreach Activities Social Value

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
80
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Name
Quantitative Criteria
Type
price
Description
Total Contract Price - as detailed in the Tender Documents

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
20
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Ends
31 Dec 2028, 23:59
Starts
31 Aug 2025, 00:00

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
economic
Description
Not Applicable
Criterion 2
Type
technical
Description
As detailed in the Tender Documents
Entry 3
Id
ID 5827132: Lot 3
Title
LOT 3 – Scale Together Programme
Status
complete
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.

Value

Amount
421,300
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
505,560

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Qualitive Criteria
Type
quality
Description
5 Criteria - as detailed in the Tender Documents covering: Proposed Methodology Key Personnel Experience Contract Management and Contingency Recruitment and Outreach Activities Social Value

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
80
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Name
Quantitative Criteria
Type
price
Description
Total Contract Price - as detailed in the Tender Documents

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
20
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Ends
31 Dec 2028, 23:59
Starts
31 Aug 2025, 00:00

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
economic
Description
Not Applicable
Criterion 2
Type
technical
Description
As detailed in the Tender Documents
Entry 4
Id
ID 5827132: Lot 4
Title
LOT 4 – Future Focused Tech Programme
Status
complete
Description
The Future Focused Tech Programme is an all-island initiative designed to 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.

Value

Amount
800,470
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
960,564

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Qualitive Criteria
Type
quality
Description
5 Criteria - as detailed in the Tender Documents covering: Proposed Methodology Key Personnel Experience Contract Management and Contingency Recruitment and Outreach Activities Social Value

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
80
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Name
Quantitative Criteria
Type
price
Description
Total Contract Price - as detailed in the Tender Documents

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
20
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Ends
31 Dec 2028, 23:59
Starts
31 Aug 2025, 00:00

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
economic
Description
Not Applicable
Criterion 2
Type
technical
Description
As detailed in the Tender Documents
Entry 5
Id
ID 5827132
Status
complete

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
ID 5827132
Related Lot
ID 5827132

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
73000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Research and development services and related consultancy services
Entry 2
Id
73300000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Design and execution of research and development
Entry 3
Id
79000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
Item 2
Id
ID 5827132: Lot 2
Related Lot
ID 5827132: Lot 2

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
73000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Research and development services and related consultancy services
Entry 2
Id
73300000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Design and execution of research and development
Entry 3
Id
79000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
Item 3
Id
ID 5827132: Lot 3
Related Lot
ID 5827132: Lot 3

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
73000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Research and development services and related consultancy services
Entry 2
Id
73300000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Design and execution of research and development
Entry 3
Id
79000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
Item 4
Id
ID 5827132: Lot 4
Related Lot
ID 5827132: Lot 4

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
73000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Research and development services and related consultancy services
Entry 2
Id
73300000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Design and execution of research and development
Entry 3
Id
79000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Entry 2
Id
033507-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
tenderNotice
Published
18 Jun 2025, 19:13

Planning and budget

No Engagement Notice Rationale
InterTradeIreland has conducted a two-pronged Pre-Market Engagement approach consisting of Pilot programmes and a Feasibility Study. However these were all undertaken by the Department prior to the commencement the Procurement Act 2023, which came into force on February 24, 2025. Further details can be found within the document entitled 'ID 5827132 - Instructions to Tender'.

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-PPON-PZBY-5224-MBBM
Name
InterTradeIreland

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKN08
Country
GB
Locality
Newry
Postal Code
BT34 2DE
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Kilmorey Street

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Description
Public authority - sub-central government
Entry 2
Id
GB-NIR
Scheme
UK_CA_DEVOLVED_REGULATIONS
Description
Northern Irish devolved regulations apply

Identifier

Id
PZBY-5224-MBBM
Scheme
GB-PPON

Contact

Organisation 2
Id
GB-PPON-PVWG-8426-YWXV
Name
CPD - Supplies and Services Division
Role Details
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.

Roles

procuringEntity
processContactPoint

Address

Region
UKN06
Country
GB
Locality
Belfast
Postal Code
BT3 9ED
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Clare House, 303 Airport Road West

Details

Identifier

Id
PVWG-8426-YWXV
Scheme
GB-PPON

Contact

Organisation 3
Id
GB-COH-NI054763
Name
WOMEN IN BUSINESS NI LTD

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKN06
Country
GB
Locality
Belfast
Postal Code
BT1 4GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Arthur House

Details

Vcse
Yes
Scale
large
Sheltered Workshop
No
Public Service Mission Organization
No

Identifier

Id
NI054763
Scheme
GB-COH

Contact

Additional Identifiers

Entry 1
Id
PHQR-4676-GLQP
Scheme
GB-PPON
Organisation 4
Id
GB-COH-NI671127
Name
AWAKENHUB LTD

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKN0A
Country
GB
Locality
Londonderry
Postal Code
BT48 6PW
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Hollywell Trust, 12-14 Bishop Street

Details

Vcse
No
Scale
sme
Sheltered Workshop
No
Public Service Mission Organization
No

Identifier

Id
NI671127
Scheme
GB-COH

Contact

Additional Identifiers

Entry 1
Id
PTCN-8171-QCZT
Scheme
GB-PPON
Organisation 5
Id
GB-PPON-PLJX-2283-LYDP
Name
TechFoundHer LTD

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
IE
Country
IE
Locality
Dublin
Postal Code
D08 Y273
Country Name
Ireland
Street Address
Fex, Argus House, Fumbally Exchange, Malpas Street, Dublin 8, Ireland D08 Y273

Details

Vcse
No
Scale
sme
Sheltered Workshop
No
Public Service Mission Organization
No

Identifier

Id
PLJX-2283-LYDP
Scheme
GB-PPON

Contact

Organisation 6
Id
GB-PPON-PHQR-4676-GLQP
Name
Women in Business NI

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKN06
Country
GB
Locality
Belfast
Postal Code
BT1 4GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Arthur House, 41 Arthur Street

Details

Vcse
Yes
Scale
sme
Sheltered Workshop
No
Public Service Mission Organization
No

Identifier

Id
PHQR-4676-GLQP
Scheme
GB-PPON

Contact

Organisation 7
Id
GB-PPON-PTCN-8171-QCZT
Name
AWAKENHUB LTD

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKN0A
Country
GB
Locality
Londonderry
Postal Code
BT48 6PW
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
12-14 Bishop Street

Details

Vcse
Yes
Scale
sme
Sheltered Workshop
No
Public Service Mission Organization
No

Identifier

Id
PTCN-8171-QCZT
Scheme
GB-PPON

Contact

Award information

Award 1
Id
1
Date
11 Sept 2025, 00:00
Title
ID 5827132 - DFE: InterTradeIreland: All Island Women's Entrepreneurship - LOT 2 - Shared Growth Programme
Status
active
Above Threshold
Yes
Main Procurement Category
services
Assessment Summaries Date Sent
11 Sept 2025, 00:00

Items

Item 1
Id
ID 5827132: Lot 2
Related Lot
ID 5827132: Lot 2

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKN
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 2
Region
UKN
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
73000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Research and development services and related consultancy services
Entry 2
Id
79000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Value

Amount
800,470
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
960,564

Documents

Entry 1
Id
055715-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK6
Description
Contract award notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
awardNotice
Published
11 Sept 2025, 11:01

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-COH-NI054763
Name
WOMEN IN BUSINESS NI LTD
Supplier 2
Id
GB-PPON-PHQR-4676-GLQP
Name
Women in Business NI

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
1
Type
futureSignatureDate
Status
scheduled
Due
24 Sept 2025, 23:59

Related lots

ID 5827132: Lot 2

Contract period

Ends
31 Dec 2028, 23:59
Starts
29 Sept 2025, 00:00

Standstill Period

Ends
22 Sept 2025, 23:59
Award 2
Id
2
Date
11 Sept 2025, 00:00
Title
ID 5827132 - DFE: InterTradeIreland: All Island Women's Entrepreneurship - LOT 3 - Scale Together Programme
Status
active
Above Threshold
Yes
Main Procurement Category
services
Assessment Summaries Date Sent
11 Sept 2025, 00:00

Items

Item 1
Id
ID 5827132: Lot 3
Related Lot
ID 5827132: Lot 3

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKN
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 2
Region
UKN
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
73000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Research and development services and related consultancy services
Entry 2
Id
79000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Value

Amount
421,300
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
505,560

Documents

Entry 1
Id
055715-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK6
Description
Contract award notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
awardNotice
Published
11 Sept 2025, 11:01

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-COH-NI671127
Name
AWAKENHUB LTD
Supplier 2
Id
GB-PPON-PTCN-8171-QCZT
Name
AWAKENHUB LTD

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
1
Type
futureSignatureDate
Status
scheduled
Due
24 Sept 2025, 23:59

Related lots

ID 5827132: Lot 3

Contract period

Ends
31 Dec 2028, 23:59
Starts
29 Sept 2025, 00:00

Standstill Period

Ends
22 Sept 2025, 23:59
Award 3
Id
3
Date
11 Sept 2025, 00:00
Title
ID 5827132 - DFE: InterTradeIreland: All Island Women's Entrepreneurship - LOT 4 - Future Focused Tech Programme
Status
active
Above Threshold
Yes
Main Procurement Category
services
Assessment Summaries Date Sent
11 Sept 2025, 00:00

Items

Item 1
Id
ID 5827132: Lot 4
Related Lot
ID 5827132: Lot 4

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKN
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 2
Region
UKN
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
73000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Research and development services and related consultancy services
Entry 2
Id
79000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Value

Amount
800,470
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
960,564

Documents

Entry 1
Id
055715-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK6
Description
Contract award notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
awardNotice
Published
11 Sept 2025, 11:01

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-PPON-PLJX-2283-LYDP
Name
TechFoundHer LTD

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
1
Type
futureSignatureDate
Status
scheduled
Due
24 Sept 2025, 23:59

Related lots

ID 5827132: Lot 4

Contract period

Ends
31 Dec 2028, 23:59
Starts
29 Sept 2025, 00:00

Standstill Period

Ends
22 Sept 2025, 23:59
Award 4
Id
-1
Status
active
Final Status Date
11 Sept 2025, 00:00

Documents

Entry 1
Id
055715-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK6
Description
Contract award notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
awardNotice
Published
11 Sept 2025, 11:01

Related lots

ID 5827132

Contracts and changes

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
ID 5827132 - DFE: InterTradeIreland: All Island Women's Entrepreneurship - LOT 2 - Shared Growth Programme
Status
active
Award ID
1
Date Signed
25 Sept 2025, 00:00
Above Threshold
Yes
No Agreed Metrics Rationale
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.

Value

Amount
793,320
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
951,984

Period

Ends
25 Sept 2028, 23:59
Starts
26 Sept 2025, 00:00

Documents

Entry 1
Id
061639-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK7
Description
Contract details notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
contractNotice
Published
2 Oct 2025, 11:56
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
ID 5827132 - DFE: InterTradeIreland: All Island Women's Entrepreneurship - LOT 3 - Scale Together Programme
Status
active
Award ID
2
Date Signed
25 Sept 2025, 00:00
Above Threshold
Yes
No Agreed Metrics Rationale
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.

Value

Amount
399,600
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
479,520

Period

Ends
25 Sept 2028, 23:59
Starts
26 Sept 2025, 00:00

Documents

Entry 1
Id
061639-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK7
Description
Contract details notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
contractNotice
Published
2 Oct 2025, 11:56
Entry 3
Id
3
Title
ID 5827132 - DFE: InterTradeIreland: All Island Women's Entrepreneurship - LOT 4 - Future Focused Tech Programme
Status
active
Award ID
3
Date Signed
25 Sept 2025, 00:00
Above Threshold
Yes
No Agreed Metrics Rationale
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.

Value

Amount
785,000
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
942,000

Period

Ends
25 Sept 2028, 23:59
Starts
26 Sept 2025, 00:00

Documents

Entry 1
Id
061639-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK7
Description
Contract details notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
contractNotice
Published
2 Oct 2025, 11:56

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Newry · UKN08 · BT34 2DE · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

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