DFE - InterTradeIreland - Shared Island Women in Research

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16 Mar 2026

Description

InterTradeIreland is the Trade and Business Development Implementation Body, one of six cross-border bodies established under the 1998 Belfast Agreement. InterTradeIreland, under the Shared Island Enterprise Scheme, has now appointed a Supplier to design, manage and deliver the Women in Research Programme. This is an all-island initiative designed to support women researchers in commercialising their research and progressing towards investment and business creation. Delivered by the Buyer under the Shared Island Enterprise Scheme, the programme aims to bridge the gender gap in research commercialisation by providing structured support, entrepreneurial training and access to market validation opportunities. The programme has now been awarded and will run until 31 December 2028.

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ID 6236249
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Standalone contract
Contract dates
02 Mar 2026 to 31 Dec 2028
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AC1 Proposed MethodologyThis is a scored criterion with a 25% weighting, as detailed in the tender documents.quality
AC2 Key Personnel ExperienceThis is a scored criterion with a 19% weighting, as detailed in the tender documents.quality
AC3 Contract Management and ContingencyThis is a scored criterion with a 12% weighting, as detailed in the tender documents.quality
AC4 Recruitment ActivitiesThis is a scored criterion with a 12% weighting, as detailed in the tender documents.quality
AC5 Outreach and Regional BalanceThis is a scored criterion with a 19% weighting, as detailed in the tender documents.quality
AC6 Social ValueThis is a scored criterion with a 13% weighting, as detailed in the tender documents.quality

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