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Get the weekly alertDevelopment and Implementation of the Back for Business Programme
Sector
Deadline
4 November 2026
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Estimated Value
€1.0M
Value Range
1M-5M
Procedure
Open Procedure
Procurement Type
Not specified
Published
2026-10-06
Resource ID
687062-2026
CPV Classification
Common Procurement Vocabulary: the EU codes that classify what this contract is for.
- 75210000Administration, defence and social security services
- 75211000Administration, defence and social security services
- 72221000IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 72224000IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79410000Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment and printing
- 79400000Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment and printing
- 79411000Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment and printing
Summary
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade seeks a service provider to develop and implement the Back for Business Programme, a strategic initiative likely aimed at supporting business engagement, diaspora networks, or trade promotion. The contract involves programme design, delivery management, and implementation oversight, with a budget of €1,015,000 indicating a substantial multi-faceted engagement requiring professional programme management and advisory expertise.
Keywords
Development and Implementation of the Back for Business Programme
| Buyer & Benchmark | Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade/An Roinn Gnóthaí Eachtracha agus Trádála · CPV 75 median award €175,000 (IQR €80,000 to €250,000, n=111) · Median 2 bids |
| Notice Profile | Sector: Professional Services · Deadline: 2026-11-04 |
| Pre-Qualification & CRO | Full CRO status, B1 accounts date, NACE classification, and ESPD pre-qualification check for Professional Services bidders |
| Buyer Spend & History | All Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade/An Roinn Gnóthaí Eachtracha agus Trádála contract awards -> · Browse >EUR 20k supplier payment register -> |
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