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Tourism NI - Managed Professional Services - Economic and Commercial Appraisals, Post project and Event Evaluations - Market Engagement

Tourism Norther Ireland · Central government

In brief

Tourism Norther Ireland has announced plans to buy consultancy and marketing work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.

The estimated value is £1,000,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 3 years, starting 1 September 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Competition

Usually high: a median of 7 bids per contract for consultancy contracts in this region (from 49 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

Tourism Northern Ireland is currently preparing to initiate a procurement process to establish a contract with a Supplier to provide professional services relating to Economic Appraisals, Commercial Appraisals, Post Project Evaluations and Events/Major Event Evaluation. These services are required by multiple teams across the organisation, including but not limited to, City and Growth Deals; Event and Major Events; and Investment Programmes. The current contract for these services is due to expire in September 2026. The potential scale and scope of this service is such that it offers a significant opportunity to Suppliers. Prior to initiating the procurement Tourism NI wishes to establish the level of market interest in participating in the procurement process.

How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.

Timeline

  1. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 026228-2026

About the buyer

Procurements

4

Awards

2

Suppliers it has used most for consultancy

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From notice 026228-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 23 March 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.