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Business & professional services in Northern Ireland
Public sector contract notices in business & professional services covering Northern Ireland, from Find a Tender and Contracts Finder.
Business & professional services notices in Northern Ireland
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Tender for the Provision of Legal Services
Ards and North Down Borough Council is seeking a legal services provider. The notice gives no detail on scope, whether this covers all council legal work or specific areas, or the contract term.
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TENDER FOR DESIGN, AND DELIVERY OF YOUTH DRAMA PROGRAMME
Design and deliver a cross-border peace-building drama programme for 90 young people aged 16-21, running in three cohorts between December 2026 and March 2028. The work uses theatre and creative arts to build relationships, understanding and confidence across communities.
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RFQ 2026/38 - NMANDD PEACEPLUS “Thriving Together” - Shared History & Culture Program - Hanna's Close
Newry, Mourne and Down wants a consultancy to design and deliver a shared history and culture programme centred on Hanna's Close, an Ulster-Scots settlement in Kilkeel. The work focuses on genealogy, family connections, and emigration patterns linked to the site.
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APX058 - Framework for the Provision of Agency Nursing, Care, Support and Ancillary Staff
Apex Housing Association is setting up a framework to buy temporary nursing and care staff on an as-needed basis. They will appoint up to three suppliers per lot based on competitive ranking.
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DFE - Energy Group - Site inspections for the closure of the Non-Domestic RHI Scheme
Northern Ireland's Department for the Economy needs a specialist to inspect all Non-Domestic RHI scheme installations being closed, assess compliance, gather evidence and produce reports. The work covers a programme of site inspections across all closure-accredited installations in Northern Ireland.
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T26-137CRO Provision of Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Derry City and Strabane District Council wants an Employee Assistance Programme to support the health and wellbeing of around 1000 staff. The service should offer early intervention, accessible health and wellbeing support, and measurable outcomes.
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T26-080BUS Place Based Perception Research and Strategic Alignment Study
Derry City and Strabane District Council wants a research study on how the region is perceived by key audiences and markets. The work includes designing a mixed-methods research approach, establishing an evidence base, and creating a framework for ongoing perception measurement.
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The Provision of Brand Communications and Creative Design Services for Northern Regional College
Northern Regional College needs a supplier for brand communications, creative design, and print management to support its marketing activity. The work covers graphic design, printing, and delivery services.
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ID 6621980 - DAERA - Strategic Communications Branch - Exhibition Design, Production/Print and Custom Build for the NI Government Departments Exhibition at Balmoral Show May 2027
DAERA wants design, production and construction of a Northern Ireland government exhibition stand at the Balmoral Show. The contract runs across three annual shows in May 2027, 2028 and 2029.
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Social Housing Emerging Disrupters 6
Procurement for Housing is establishing an open framework for innovative products and services to address challenges in social housing. Public sector organisations across the UK will call off suppliers to deliver solutions across building management, project management, data services, and engineering.
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Appointment of a Service Provider to Develop the Social Supermarket Network and Deliver a Community Growing and Food Skills Programme Supported by PEACEPLUS
Armagh City Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council wants a service provider to set up a coordinated network across multiple social supermarkets and deliver a community growing and food skills programme. The work covers developing a sustainable food supply chain and running practical activities on nutrition, cooking, growing food, and shared meals across five locations.
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ID 6108160 - DFE - Tourism NI - Professional Accountancy Services
Tourism Northern Ireland needs an accountancy firm to provide services to their Finance Department on a demand-led basis. Work will be assigned as specific projects arise.
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T26-112BUS Design and Delivery of the NW Community Wealth Building Programme
Derry City and Strabane District Council wants a delivery partner or consortium to design and implement a Community Wealth Building Programme across their district. The programme aims to support inclusive economic growth and increase local wealth retention.
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T26-113BUS Business Sprint Fast Track SME Growth Support Programme
Derry City and Strabane District Council wants to appoint a delivery partner to design and run an intensive support programme for micro and small-to-medium enterprises, helping them accelerate growth and improve investment readiness. The programme is funded through the Local Economic Partnership and Department for the Economy's Regional Balance Fund.
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T26-133BUS Print Branding and Exhibition Items
Derry City and Strabane District Council needs supply of printed marketing materials, branding items, exhibition materials, temporary signage and large format printing. The service includes proofing, production and delivery to one address in Derry or Strabane.
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T26-134BUS Event Dressing Branding Fitting Services
Derry City and Strabane District Council needs a company to fit, remove, relocate and store or recycle event dressing and branding materials - hoarding, vinyl banners, mesh, and signage - across their district. The supplier may also be asked to cost and recommend branding for events and sites.
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T26-135BUS Supply and Installation of Corporate Signage Services
Derry City and Strabane District Council wants a supplier to design, supply, install and maintain corporate signage across its properties. The work includes site surveys, scheme design, manufacturing and safe installation, plus ongoing maintenance.
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T1053 - Media Partner Framework
Co-Ownership Housing is setting up a sole supplier framework for a media partner to deliver advertising services. The contract is worth £1.3m over the framework period.
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T26/27-008 PEACE PLUS - Celebrating Us
Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council is seeking a delivery organisation to develop and run the Celebrating Us programme, focused on celebrating cultures and diversity as part of PEACEPLUS funding. They welcome partnership bids from organisations with relevant sector experience.
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Establishment of Framework for Mediation Service– External Conflict Resolution
ICRIR is setting up a framework for independent external mediators to handle workplace disputes and conflict resolution on an as-needed basis. The service will help resolve employee relations issues early and avoid formal procedures.
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24/033 - Qualification System for the provision of Engineering, Procurement and Construction Services for South West Scotland Onshore System (SWSOS)
Gas Networks Ireland (UK) is building a qualification system for engineering, procurement and construction contractors to deliver decarbonisation upgrades to the South West Scotland Onshore System. Work includes design, procurement, and construction of electric drive compressor halls with mechanical, electrical, and control system integration.
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PeacePlus Communications Agency
The British Council needs a communications and media agency to design and deliver a visibility and communications strategy for CONNECT, a cross-border peace-building project running across Ireland and Northern Ireland from July 2025 to June 2029. Work must comply with SEUPB PEACEPLUS communication guidelines.
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T25-107BUS Digital Enabling Infrastructure
Derry City and Strabane District Council needs a consultancy team to develop an Outline Business Case for digital infrastructure and IoT pilot schemes under the Smart Derry Strabane Programme. The work involves strategic advisory and technical expertise.
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ID 5983468 - DfE - Environmental Assessment and Planning Application for Antrim Area Hospital
The Department for the Economy needs a planning application prepared for a deep geothermal system at Antrim Area Hospital, including site selection, environmental assessments, and an EIA. The work runs for 24 months with the possibility of two 6-month extensions.
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Management and Delivery of a Belfast Citywide Appeals Service
Belfast City Council wants to contract an experienced provider to run a citywide appeals service, including qualified advisors and admin support to help people prepare cases for the Court Service (Northern Ireland) and represent them at appeals hearings.