T2408 Northern Ireland Enterprise Support Service 'NIESS' Subject Matters Experts and Sector Experts

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The Local Authorities in Northern Ireland have developed a new enterprise support service ‘ESS’ which aims to put in place a more ambitious approach to the delivery of start-up and growth support which seeks to revamp the current offer and increase the number, survival and growth rates of new businesses across the region. The service aims to provide a set of connected ESS where individuals, entrepreneurs or businesses can access a continuum of support to meet their needs, aligned with the relevant stage of their business. Given the varying needs of the individuals, entrepreneurs and businesses that will likely engage with this service across the business lifecycle, the Local Authorities have identified a need to put in place a framework which will: • Be proactive and flexible to address market needs. • Incentivise market development activity. • Provide a core programme of service delivery across the region. - Provide access to specialists in certain sectors / target groups. • Be flexible in responding to future variability in demand and funding. • Provide quality services that meet user needs; and • Support the Local Authorities strategic ambitions aligned with The Northern Ireland Draft Programme for Government, 10x Economy – Northern Ireland’s Decade of Innovation, Economy 2030, draft Green Growth Strategy for Northern Ireland, Invest NI’s forward business plans, the City/Growth deals, and inclusive growth focus of the individual Council community plans. The NIESS will comprise the following three frameworks/ contracts which are being procured separately: i. NIESS Framework A (preferred Contractors) – Growth and Scaling; ii. NIESS Framework A (preferred Contractors) – Engage and Foundation; and iii. NIESS Framework B (Subject Matter Experts and Sector Experts); This procurement relates to the NIESS Framework B (Subject Matter Experts and Sector Experts). The other 10 Local Authorities (Contract Users) included are: Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council Ards and North Down Borough Council Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council Derry City and Strabane District Council Fermanagh and Omagh District Council - Enniskillen Office Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council Mid and East Antrim Borough Council Mid Ulster District Council - Dungannon Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Lot Lot 1: Lot 1 - Smart technologies/ smart environments and the Internet of Things (IoT) The Northern Ireland Enterprise Support Service (NIESS) aims to put in place an ambitious approach to the delivery of start-up and growth support for new businesses and covers the 11 Local Authority Areas (LAAs) within Northern Ireland. In order to deliver the NI Enterprise Support Service the 11 LAAs wish to put in place a Framework of specialist mentors to support in the delivery of enterprise support services across Northern Ireland – with a focus on ‘Subject Matter Experts’ and ‘Sector Experts’. The core services to be delivered include one-to-one advice and guidance to support local businesses to start, grow and scale and support signposting and referrals to other services. Lot Lot 2: Lot 2 - Process automation via robotics/cobotics The Northern Ireland Enterprise Support Service (NIESS) aims to put in place an ambitious approach to the delivery of start-up and growth support for new businesses and covers the 11 Local Authority Areas (LAAs) within Northern Ireland. In order to deliver the NI Enterprise Support Service the 11 LAAs wish to put in place a Framework of specialist mentors to support in the delivery of enterprise support services across Northern Ireland – with a focus on ‘Subject Matter Experts’ and ‘Sector Experts’. The core services to be delivered include one-to-one advice and guidance to support local businesses to start, grow and scale and support signposting and referrals to other services. Lot Lot 3: Lot 3 - Big-data and analytics The Northern Ireland Enterprise Support Service (NIESS) aims to put in place an ambitious approach to the delivery of start-up and growth support for new businesses and covers the 11 Local Authority Areas (LAAs) within Northern Ireland. In order to deliver the NI Enterprise Support Service the 11 LAAs wish to put in place a Framework of specialist mentors to support in the delivery of enterprise support services across Northern Ireland – with a focus on ‘Subject Matter Experts’ and ‘Sector Experts’. The core services to be delivered include one-to-one advice and guidance to support local businesses to start, grow and scale and support signposting and referrals to other services. Lot Lot 4: Lot 4 - Immersive Technologies (AR/VR/MR/Haptics) The Northern Ireland Enterprise Support Service (NIESS) aims to put in place an ambitious approach to the delivery of start-up and growth support for new businesses and covers the 11 Local Authority Areas (LAAs) within Northern Ireland. In order to deliver the NI Enterprise Support Service the 11 LAAs wish to put in place a Framework of specialist mentors to support in the delivery of enterprise support services across Northern Ireland – with a focus on ‘Subject Matter Experts’ and ‘Sector Experts’. The core services to be delivered include one-to-one advice and guidance to support local businesses to start, grow and scale and support signposting and referrals to other services. Lot Lot 5: Lot 5 - Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning The Northern Ireland Enterprise Support Service (NIESS) aims to put in place an ambitious approach to the delivery of start-up and growth support for new businesses and covers the 11 Local Authority Areas (LAAs) within Northern Ireland. In order to deliver the NI Enterprise Support Service the 11 LAAs wish to put in place a Framework of specialist mentors to support in the delivery of enterprise support services across Northern Ireland – with a focus on ‘Subject Matter Experts’ and ‘Sector Experts’. The core services to be delivered include one-to-one advice and guidance to support local businesses to start, grow and scale and support signposting and referrals to other services. Lot Lot 6: Lot 6 - Distributed ledger systems/ blockchain technologies The Northern Ireland Enterprise Support Service (NIESS) aims to put in place an ambitious approach to the delivery of start-up and growth support for new businesses and covers the 11 Local Authority Areas (LAAs) within Northern Ireland. In order to deliver the NI Enterprise Support Service the 11 LAAs wish to put in place a Framework of specialist mentors to support in the delivery of enterprise support services across Northern Ireland – with a focus on ‘Subject Matter Experts’ and ‘Sector Experts’. The core services to be delivered include one-to-one advice and guidance to support local businesses to start, grow and scale and support signposting and referrals to other services. Lot Lot 7: Lot 7 - Cyber security The Northern Ireland Enterprise Support Service (NIESS) aims to put in place an ambitious approach to the delivery of start-up and growth support for new businesses and covers the 11 Local Authority Areas (LAAs) within Northern Ireland. In order to deliver the NI Enterprise Support Service the 11 LAAs wish to put in place a Framework of specialist mentors to support in the delivery of enterprise support services across Northern Ireland – with a focus on ‘Subject Matter Experts’ and ‘Sector Experts’. The core services to be delivered include one-to-one advice and guidance to support local businesses to start, grow and scale and support signposting and referrals to other services. Lot Lot 8: Lot 8 - Management skills The Northern Ireland Enterprise Support Service (NIESS) aims to put in place an ambitious approach to the delivery of start-up and growth support for new businesses and covers the 11 Local Authority Areas (LAAs) within Northern Ireland. In order to deliver the NI Enterprise Support Service the 11 LAAs wish to put in place a Framework of specialist mentors to support in the delivery of enterprise support services across Northern Ireland – with a focus on ‘Subject Matter Experts’ and ‘Sector Experts’. The core services to be delivered include one-to-one advice and guidance to support local businesses to start, grow and scale and support signposting and referrals to other services. Lot Lot 9: Lot 9 - Financial management The Northern Ireland Enterprise Support Service (NIESS) aims to put in place an ambitious approach to the delivery of start-up and growth support for new businesses and covers the 11 Local Authority Areas (LAAs) within Northern Ireland. In order to deliver the NI Enterprise Support Service the 11 LAAs wish to put in place a Framework of specialist mentors to support in the delivery of enterprise support services across Northern Ireland – with a focus on ‘Subject Matter Experts’ and ‘Sector Experts’. The core services to be delivered include one-to-one advice and guidance to support local businesses to start, grow and scale and support signposting and referrals to other services. Lot Lot 10: Lot 10 - General Business Planning The Northern Ireland Enterprise Support Service (NIESS) aims to put in place an ambitious approach to the delivery of start-up and growth support for new businesses and covers the 11 Local Authority Areas (LAAs) within Northern Ireland. In order to deliver the NI Enterprise Support Service the 11 LAAs wish to put in place a Framework of specialist mentors to support in the delivery of enterprise support services across Northern Ireland – with a focus on ‘Subject Matter Experts’ and ‘Sector Experts’. The core services to be delivered include one-to-one advice and guidance to support local businesses to start, grow and scale and support signposting and referrals to other services. Lot Lot 11: Lot 11 - Innovation and New Product Development The Northern Ireland Enterprise Support Service (NIESS) aims to put in place an ambitious approach to the delivery of start-up and growth support for new businesses and covers the 11 Local Authority Areas (LAAs) within Northern Ireland. In order to deliver the NI Enterprise Support Service the 11 LAAs wish to put in place a Framework of specialist mentors to support in the delivery of enterprise support services across Northern Ireland – with a focus on ‘Subject Matter Experts’ and ‘Sector Experts’. The core services to be delivered include one-to-one advice and guidance to support local businesses to start, grow and scale and support signposting and referrals to other services. Lot Lot 12: Lot 12 - Marketing & Sales (Traditional) The Northern Ireland Enterprise Support Service (NIESS) aims to put in place an ambitious approach to the delivery of start-up and growth support for new businesses and covers the 11 Local Authority Areas (LAAs) within Northern Ireland. In order to deliver the NI Enterprise Support Service the 11 LAAs wish to put in place a Framework of specialist mentors to support in the delivery of enterprise support services across Northern Ireland – with a focus on ‘Subject Matter Experts’ and ‘Sector Experts’. The core services to be delivered include one-to-one advice and guidance to support local businesses to start, grow and scale and support signposting and referrals to other services. Lot Lot 13: Lot 13 - Export (UK/ROI) The Northern Ireland Enterprise Support Service (NIESS) aims to put in place an ambitious approach to the delivery of start-up and growth support for new businesses and covers the 11 Local Authority Areas (LAAs) within Northern Ireland. In order to deliver the NI Enterprise Support Service the 11 LAAs wish to put in place a Framework of specialist mentors to support in the delivery of enterprise support services across Northern Ireland – with a focus on ‘Subject Matter Experts’ and ‘Sector Experts’. The core services to be delivered include one-to-one advice and guidance to support local businesses to start, grow and scale and support signposting and referrals to other services. Lot Lot 14: Lot 14 - Export (Continental Europe/Worldwide) The Northern Ireland Enterprise Support Service (NIESS) aims to put in place an ambitious approach to the delivery of start-up and growth support for new businesses and covers the 11 Local Authority Areas (LAAs) within Northern Ireland. In order to deliver the NI Enterprise Support Service the 11 LAAs wish to put in place a Framework of specialist mentors to support in the delivery of enterprise support services across Northern Ireland – with a focus on ‘Subject Matter Experts’ and ‘Sector Experts’. The core services to be delivered include one-to-one advice and guidance to support local businesses to start, grow and scale and support signposting and referrals to other services. Lot Lot 15: Lot 15 - Productivity, Efficiency, Sustainability (resilience) and Environmental support The Northern Ireland Enterprise Support Service (NIESS) aims to put in place an ambitious approach to the delivery of start-up and growth support for new businesses and covers the 11 Local Authority Areas (LAAs) within Northern Ireland. In order to deliver the NI Enterprise Support Service the 11 LAAs wish to put in place a Framework of specialist mentors to support in the delivery of enterprise support services across Northern Ireland – with a focus on ‘Subject Matter Experts’ and ‘Sector Experts’. The core services to be delivered include one-to-one advice and guidance to support local businesses to start, grow and scale and support signposting and referrals to other services. Lot Lot 16: Lot 16 - Digitalisation The Northern Ireland Enterprise Support Service (NIESS) aims to put in place an ambitious approach to the delivery of start-up and growth support for new businesses and covers the 11 Local Authority Areas (LAAs) within Northern Ireland. In order to deliver the NI Enterprise Support Service the 11 LAAs wish to put in place a Framework of specialist mentors to support in the delivery of enterprise support services across Northern Ireland – with a focus on ‘Subject Matter Experts’ and ‘Sector Experts’. The core services to be delivered include one-to-one advice and guidance to support local businesses to start, grow and scale and support signposting and referrals to other services. Lot Lot 17: Lot 17 - Procurement The Northern Ireland Enterprise Support Service (NIESS) aims to put in place an ambitious approach to the delivery of start-up and growth support for new businesses and covers the 11 Local Authority Areas (LAAs) within Northern Ireland. In order to deliver the NI Enterprise Support Service the 11 LAAs wish to put in place a Framework of specialist mentors to support in the delivery of enterprise support services across Northern Ireland – with a focus on ‘Subject Matter Experts’ and ‘Sector Experts’. The core services to be delivered include one-to-one advice and guidance to support local businesses to start, grow and scale and support signposting and referrals to other services. Lot Lot 18: Lot 18 - Social Economy The Northern Ireland Enterprise Support Service (NIESS) aims to put in place an ambitious approach to the delivery of start-up and growth support for new businesses and covers the 11 Local Authority Areas (LAAs) within Northern Ireland. In order to deliver the NI Enterprise Support Service the 11 LAAs wish to put in place a Framework of specialist mentors to support in the delivery of enterprise support services across Northern Ireland – with a focus on ‘Subject Matter Experts’ and ‘Sector Experts’. The core services to be delivered include one-to-one advice and guidance to support local businesses to start, grow and scale and support signposting and referrals to other services. Lot Lot 19: Lot 19 - Entrepreneurship development and awareness activities and support The Northern Ireland Enterprise Support Service (NIESS) aims to put in place an ambitious approach to the delivery of start-up and growth support for new businesses and covers the 11 Local Authority Areas (LAAs) within Northern Ireland. In order to deliver the NI Enterprise Support Service the 11 LAAs wish to put in place a Framework of specialist mentors to support in the delivery of enterprise support services across Northern Ireland – with a focus on ‘Subject Matter Experts’ and ‘Sector Experts’. The core services to be delivered include one-to-one advice and guidance to support local businesses to start, grow and scale and support signposting and referrals to other services. Lot Lot 20: Lot 20 - Accelerated Scaling businesses The Northern Ireland Enterprise Support Service (NIESS) aims to put in place an ambitious approach to the delivery of start-up and growth support for new businesses and covers the 11 Local Authority Areas (LAAs) within Northern Ireland. In order to deliver the NI Enterprise Support Service the 11 LAAs wish to put in place a Framework of specialist mentors to support in the delivery of enterprise support services across Northern Ireland – with a focus on ‘Subject Matter Experts’ and ‘Sector Experts’. The core services to be delivered include one-to-one advice and guidance to support local businesses to start, grow and scale and support signposting and referrals to other services. Lot Lot 21: Lot 21 - Digital, ICT, and Creative Industries The Northern Ireland Enterprise Support Service (NIESS) aims to put in place an ambitious approach to the delivery of start-up and growth support for new businesses and covers the 11 Local Authority Areas (LAAs) within Northern Ireland. In order to deliver the NI Enterprise Support Service the 11 LAAs wish to put in place a Framework of specialist mentors to support in the delivery of enterprise support services across Northern Ireland – with a focus on ‘Subject Matter Experts’ and ‘Sector Experts’. The core services to be delivered include one-to-one advice and guidance to support local businesses to start, grow and scale and support signposting and referrals to other services. Lot Lot 22: Lot 22 - Agri-tech and agri-food (including marine environment; fishing) The Northern Ireland Enterprise Support Service (NIESS) aims to put in place an ambitious approach to the delivery of start-up and growth support for new businesses and covers the 11 Local Authority Areas (LAAs) within Northern Ireland. In order to deliver the NI Enterprise Support Service the 11 LAAs wish to put in place a Framework of specialist mentors to support in the delivery of enterprise support services across Northern Ireland – with a focus on ‘Subject Matter Experts’ and ‘Sector Experts’. The core services to be delivered include one-to-one advice and guidance to support local businesses to start, grow and scale and support signposting and referrals to other services. Lot Lot 23: Lot 23 - Fintech / Financial & Professional Services The Northern Ireland Enterprise Support Service (NIESS) aims to put in place an ambitious approach to the delivery of start-up and growth support for new businesses and covers the 11 Local Authority Areas (LAAs) within Northern Ireland. In order to deliver the NI Enterprise Support Service the 11 LAAs wish to put in place a Framework of specialist mentors to support in the delivery of enterprise support services across Northern Ireland – with a focus on ‘Subject Matter Experts’ and ‘Sector Experts’. The core services to be delivered include one-to-one advice and guidance to support local businesses to start, grow and scale and support signposting and referrals to other services. Lot Lot 24: Lot 24 - Advanced Manufacturing & Engineering The Northern Ireland Enterprise Support Service (NIESS) aims to put in place an ambitious approach to the delivery of start-up and growth support for new businesses and covers the 11 Local Authority Areas (LAAs) within Northern Ireland. In order to deliver the NI Enterprise Support Service the 11 LAAs wish to put in place a Framework of specialist mentors to support in the delivery of enterprise support services across Northern Ireland – with a focus on ‘Subject Matter Experts’ and ‘Sector Experts’. The core services to be delivered include one-to-one advice and guidance to support local businesses to start, grow and scale and support signposting and referrals to other services. Lot Lot 25: Lot 25 - Life and Health Sciences The Northern Ireland Enterprise Support Service (NIESS) aims to put in place an ambitious approach to the delivery of start-up and growth support for new businesses and covers the 11 Local Authority Areas (LAAs) within Northern Ireland. In order to deliver the NI Enterprise Support Service the 11 LAAs wish to put in place a Framework of specialist mentors to support in the delivery of enterprise support services across Northern Ireland – with a focus on ‘Subject Matter Experts’ and ‘Sector Experts’. The core services to be delivered include one-to-one advice and guidance to support local businesses to start, grow and scale and support signposting and referrals to other services. Lot Lot 26: Lot 26 - Vitality of Place: Tourism, Hospitality, Leisure & Retail The Northern Ireland Enterprise Support Service (NIESS) aims to put in place an ambitious approach to the delivery of start-up and growth support for new businesses and covers the 11 Local Authority Areas (LAAs) within Northern Ireland. In order to deliver the NI Enterprise Support Service the 11 LAAs wish to put in place a Framework of specialist mentors to support in the delivery of enterprise support services across Northern Ireland – with a focus on ‘Subject Matter Experts’ and ‘Sector Experts’. The core services to be delivered include one-to-one advice and guidance to support local businesses to start, grow and scale and support signposting and referrals to other services. Lot Lot 27: Lot 27 - Green economy (energy, waste) The Northern Ireland Enterprise Support Service (NIESS) aims to put in place an ambitious approach to the delivery of start-up and growth support for new businesses and covers the 11 Local Authority Areas (LAAs) within Northern Ireland. In order to deliver the NI Enterprise Support Service the 11 LAAs wish to put in place a Framework of specialist mentors to support in the delivery of enterprise support services across Northern Ireland – with a focus on ‘Subject Matter Experts’ and ‘Sector Experts’. The core services to be delivered include one-to-one advice and guidance to support local businesses to start, grow and scale and support signposting and referrals to other services. Lot Lot 28: Lot 28 - Logistics, Haulage & Distribution The Northern Ireland Enterprise Support Service (NIESS) aims to put in place an ambitious approach to the delivery of start-up and growth support for new businesses and covers the 11 Local Authority Areas (LAAs) within Northern Ireland. In order to deliver the NI Enterprise Support Service the 11 LAAs wish to put in place a Framework of specialist mentors to support in the delivery of enterprise support services across Northern Ireland – with a focus on ‘Subject Matter Experts’ and ‘Sector Experts’. The core services to be delivered include one-to-one advice and guidance to support local businesses to start, grow and scale and support signposting and referrals to other services. Lot Lot 29: Lot 29 - Construction The Northern Ireland Enterprise Support Service (NIESS) aims to put in place an ambitious approach to the delivery of start-up and growth support for new businesses and covers the 11 Local Authority Areas (LAAs) within Northern Ireland. In order to deliver the NI Enterprise Support Service the 11 LAAs wish to put in place a Framework of specialist mentors to support in the delivery of enterprise support services across Northern Ireland – with a focus on ‘Subject Matter Experts’ and ‘Sector Experts’. The core services to be delivered include one-to-one advice and guidance to support local businesses to start, grow and scale and support signposting and referrals to other services.