NIESS - Go Succeed

Belfast City CouncilcontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-06c014Procurement Act 2023SME suitableplanning
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Estimated value

£32.0m

services

Awarded value

Suppliers

0

Lots

1

0 awarded

Published

30 Jun 2026

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Description

The NIESS, known as Go Succeed, is the primary business support service in Northern Ireland. Launched in November 2023 and funded by the UK Government’s Shared Prosperity Fund / Local Growth Fund, the Service is led by NI’s 11 local Councils and aims to support business creation and growth across NI. By delivering a connected set of enterprise supports including masterclasses, business mentoring and grant funding, Go Succeed aims to enable individuals and businesses to access the relevant support services to meet their needs and the growth ambitions of their businesses thereby representing a continuum of support from pre-start, through start-up and the growth journey thereafter. This notice is to notify the market regarding the NIESS Go Succeed opportunity which is planned to go out to tender in Autumn 2026 (subject to change). The Council plans to conduct Pre Market Engagement activities in August/ September 2026. This engagement may involve questionnaires, meetings and public briefing events. The Council will determine which types of engagement will take place following the expression of interest stage. If interested in being involved in any pre-market engagement activities, please express your interest by emailing cps@belfastcity.gov.uk by Friday 31st July 2026

Scope

Reference
ocds-h6vhtk-06c014
Total value
£32,000,000 excluding VAT
£38,400,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
28 Mar 2027 to 31 Mar 2029
Possible extension to 31 Mar 2031
Main category
services
CPV classifications
79400000
Contract locations
Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)