Official UK procurement notice
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council Local Economic Partnership Trade Mission Programme 2027 - 2028
Authority: Armagh City Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council (Local council)
The appointed delivery agent, on behalf of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Local Economic Partnership (ABC LEP), will design, manage and deliver four trade missions between January 2027 and March 2028. The Programme will support a minimum of 60 eligible SME participations through market preparation, tailored business matchmaking, in-market support and post-mission follow-up. Delivery must complement, and not duplicate, other programmes funded by DfE or delivered by Invest Northern Ireland and other publicly funded organisations.
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionThe appointed delivery agent, on behalf of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Local Economic Partnership (ABC LEP), will design, manage and deliver four trade missions between January 2027 and March 2028. The Programme will support a minimum of 60 eligible SME participations through market preparation, tailored business matchmaking, in-market support and post-mission follow-up. The Programme will comprise: Two European Union trade missions, with up to 14 participating SMEs per mission. One Republic of Ireland trade mission, with up to 14 participating SMEs. One Great Britain trade mission, with up to 18 participating SMEs. The Programme should help participating businesses assess new markets, develop relevant international contacts and pursue realistic export opportunities. Delivery must complement, and not duplicate, other programmes funded by DfE or delivered by Invest Northern Ireland and other publicly funded organisations.
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CPV: Business and management consultancy and related services · Business development consultancy services · Economic research services
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How Armagh City Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council buys Market research services (CPV 7931), and who usually turns up
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1 bid22% / 30%
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Within ±2%35% / 78%
Above estimate20% / 0%
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Lot #1CPV 79Published estimate£252k
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- UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
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- First published
- 13 Nov 2026, 12:11 GMT
- Last source update
- 13 Nov 2026, 12:11 GMT
- Award evaluation window
- Submission end – 21 Dec 2026
- Authority reference
CIN1000285- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-107968- Latest notice
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- Not published
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How to participate & submission route
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- Tender submission deadline
- 11 Dec 2026, 12:00 GMT
- Clarification deadline
- 4 Dec 2026, 12:00 GMT
- Electronic submission
- Allowed
- Accepted languages
- en
Timeline
13 Nov 2026 → 21 Dec 2026 · 5 dates- Tender notice publishedjust passed13 Nov 2026, 12:11 GMT
- Today13 Nov 2026
- Clarification questions byin 20 days4 Dec 2026, 12:00 GMT
- Submission deadlinein 27 days11 Dec 2026, 12:00 GMT
- Contract startsin 37 days21 Dec 2026
- Award decision expected byin 38 days21 Dec 2026, 23:59 GMT
Notice history
1 event · 1 release on Find a Tender- Tender notice published13 Nov 2026, 12:11 GMTUK4
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Official documents & specifications (1)
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