Awarded contract

Invest NI Economic Services Framework Agreement

Awarded
£2m
Published 7 Aug 2026

Invest NI seeks economic services providers for a 2-year framework agreement covering casework advice, business case support, and project evaluation services.

United Kingdom· Northern IrelandPublished 7 Aug 2026· 5 days agoFind a Tender

Decision brief

4 fields
  • Contract value
    £1,950,000
    Pounds sterling
  • Closing date
    Rolling
    No closing date published
  • Sector
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  • Location
    United Kingdom
    Northern Ireland

Suppliers

13 suppliers

Lifecycle

Awarded

Contract awarded. Originally published 5 days ago.

7 August 2026
Awarded — no open tender advertised

Brief

Invest Northern Ireland (Invest NI), Northern Ireland's economic development agency sponsored by the Department for the Economy, is seeking suppliers to establish a Framework Agreement for Economic Services. The framework will provide economic advice and support across three key areas: casework assistance, business case development, and evaluation services including post-project evaluations. This is a 2-year initial contract with an optional 12-month extension period (up to 24 months total). Suppliers will support Invest NI's mission to grow the local economy by helping businesses compete internationally and attracting investment to Northern Ireland. The framework will commence upon contract award.

Track record

2 awards · 2 winners
Open panel

Mostly framework call-offs rather than head-to-head competition.

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