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# T2215 Framework Agreement for the Provision of Technical Assistance

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/t2215-framework-agreement-for-the-provision-of-technical-assistance-ocds-h6vhtk-0373af). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Belfast City Council: "T2215 Framework Agreement for the Provision of Technical Assistance". Published status: complete. Framework Ceiling: £3,000,000. 5 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 9 Dec 2022, 12:00 GMT. Published submission portal: www.e-sourcingni.bravosolution.co.uk.

## Key Information
- **Status:** COMPLETE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [Belfast City Council](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/belfast-city-council-ons-n09000003)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £3,000,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 9 December 2022 at 12:00 GMT
- **Lots:** 5
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security, Event services, Research and development services and related consultancy services
- **Delivery Location:** UKN06
- **Legal Basis:** CELEX 32014L0024
- **Official Documents:** 2 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/t2215-framework-agreement-for-the-provision-of-technical-assistance-ocds-h6vhtk-0373af#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-0373af`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/t2215-framework-agreement-for-the-provision-of-technical-assistance-ocds-h6vhtk-0373af#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [e-sourcingni.bravosolution.co.uk](/out?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-sourcingni.bravosolution.co.uk)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/t2215-framework-agreement-for-the-provision-of-technical-assistance-ocds-h6vhtk-0373af#participate

## Description
Belfast City Council has set up a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Technical Assistance.
The Framework Agreement will be used by the Council to ensure that that Councils
Economic Development Unit (EDU) services are intelligence-led, quality assured, responsive to changing market dynamics, and aligned to deliver the maximum impact for the city and its economic growth agenda. It will support Council with professional and technical assistance
that meet need as and when required thus ensuring flexible, responsive services across a
range of areas.

## Lots (5)
### Lot 1: Intelligence, Analysis & Business Planning
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** cancelled
- **CPV codes:** 73000000
- **Delivery regions:** UKN

- **Description:** Lot 1 includes two sub lots:
Sub lot 1a: Research, Analysis, Evaluation & Scoping
Sub lot 1b: Business Cases, Economic Appraisals and Feasibility Studie

- **Renewal published:** yes
- **Options published:** yes

### Lot 2: Engagement and Facilitation
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** cancelled
- **CPV codes:** 79000000
- **Delivery regions:** UKN

- **Description:** Lot 2 includes two sub lots:
Sub lot 2a: Engagement
Sub lot 2b: Facilitation

- **Renewal published:** yes
- **Options published:** yes

### Lot 3: Quality Assurance
- **Lot id:** `3`
- **Status:** cancelled
- **CPV codes:** 79000000
- **Delivery regions:** UKN

- **Description:** Lot 3 includes two sub lots:
Sub lot 3a: Development of a Quality Assurance Framework and providing advice, training,
and support on quality standards.
Sub lot 3b: Implementation of Quality Assurance Framework including undertaking
assessments, QA mo...

- **Renewal published:** yes
- **Options published:** yes

### Lot 4: Event Management
- **Lot id:** `4`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 79952000
- **Delivery regions:** UKN

- **Description:** Lot 4 includes event management related services

- **Renewal published:** yes
- **Options published:** yes

### Lot 5: Monitoring and Reporting
- **Lot id:** `5`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 73000000
- **Delivery regions:** UKN

- **Description:** Lot 5 includes a variety of services:
- Monitoring
- Reporting
- Intelligence Gathering

- **Renewal published:** yes
- **Options published:** yes

## Awards & Winning Suppliers (8)
- **Award:** Research, Analysis, Evaluation and Scoping (active)
  - Award id: `007976-2023-T2215-1`
  - Supplier(s): **Arup, CHL Consulting Company Ltd, Cogent Management Consulting LLP (+10 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-178083`, `GB-FTS-77838`, `GB-FTS-77831`, `GB-FTS-50861`, `GB-FTS-77837`, `GB-FTS-6696`, `GB-FTS-77825`, `GB-COH-OC301540`, `GB-FTS-77833`, `GB-FTS-164910`, `GB-FTS-77832`, `GB-FTS-76960`, `GB-FTS-77830`
  - Value: £800,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Business Cases, Economic Appraisals and Feasibility Studies (active)
  - Award id: `007976-2023-T2215-2`
  - Supplier(s): **Arup, CHL Consulting Company Ltd, Cogent Management Consulting LLP (+8 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-178083`, `GB-FTS-77838`, `GB-FTS-77831`, `GB-FTS-50861`, `GB-FTS-77837`, `GB-FTS-6696`, `GB-FTS-77826`, `GB-FTS-164910`, `GB-FTS-77832`, `GB-FTS-76960`, `GB-FTS-77830`
  - Value: £800,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Engagement (active)
  - Award id: `007976-2023-T2215-3`
  - Supplier(s): **IPSOS MORI, Janice Smith Consulting, LOCUS Management (+3 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-6696`, `GB-FTS-77825`, `GB-FTS-77833`, `GB-FTS-77842`, `GB-FTS-164910`, `GB-FTS-77830`
  - Value: £100,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Facilitation (active)
  - Award id: `007976-2023-T2215-4`
  - Supplier(s): **IPSOS MORI, Janice Smith Consulting, MayWe (+1 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-6696`, `GB-FTS-77825`, `GB-FTS-77842`, `GB-FTS-164910`
  - Value: £100,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Development of a Quality Assurance Framework (active)
  - Award id: `007976-2023-T2215-5`
  - Supplier(s): **Institute of Employability Professionals**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-COH:07893452`
  - Value: £150,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Implementation of a Quality Assurance Framework (active)
  - Award id: `007976-2023-T2215-6`
  - Supplier(s): **Institute of Employability Professionals**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-COH:07893452`
  - Value: £150,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Event Management (active)
  - Award id: `007976-2023-T2215-7`
  - Supplier(s): **MayWe, Morrow Communications, Podiem**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-23284`, `GB-FTS-77842`, `GB-FTS-77844`
  - Value: £500,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Monitoring and Reporting (active)
  - Award id: `007976-2023-T2215-8`
  - Supplier(s): **Policy Platforms, Varsity Ventures**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-77845`, `GB-FTS-77829`
  - Value: £400,000 † (exc. VAT)

> † value taken from the contract record; the award notice published none.

## Contracts (8)
- **Contract:** Research, Analysis, Evaluation and Scoping (active)
  - Signed Value: £800,000
  - Signed Date: 06/03/2023

- **Contract:** Business Cases, Economic Appraisals and Feasibility Studies (active)
  - Signed Value: £800,000
  - Signed Date: 06/03/2023

- **Contract:** Engagement (active)
  - Signed Value: £100,000
  - Signed Date: 06/03/2023

- **Contract:** Facilitation (active)
  - Signed Value: £100,000
  - Signed Date: 06/03/2023

- **Contract:** Development of a Quality Assurance Framework (active)
  - Signed Value: £150,000
  - Signed Date: 06/03/2023

- **Contract:** Implementation of a Quality Assurance Framework (active)
  - Signed Value: £150,000
  - Signed Date: 06/03/2023

- **Contract:** Event Management (active)
  - Signed Value: £500,000
  - Signed Date: 06/03/2023

- **Contract:** Monitoring and Reporting (active)
  - Signed Value: £400,000
  - Signed Date: 06/03/2023

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F007976-2023)
- **Last Source Update:** 2023-03-20T11:41:01.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-25T16:56:47.342Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-0373af