1. Joanne Gillen InterTradeIreland’s Consortia Facilitator

2. We are the only organisation which has been tasked by both Governments to boost North/South economic co-operation for the mutual benefit of Northern Ireland and Ireland. We support SMEs across the island to identify and develop North/South trade and innovation opportunities. We do this through: Business programmes Research and statistics Networks and partnerships Who weare &what wedo.

4. Our range of cross-border business initiatives offer practical funding, information, advice and support to help SMEs. Ataglancebusinesssupport Sales & Marketing n Sales and marketing support - Acumen n Sales development support for small business - Elevate n Tender workshops, training and mentoring - Go-2-Tender n Meet the Buyer events n Trade accelerator voucher scheme for cross-border business advice on legal, financial and regulation issues Innovation & Collaboration nCompany-graduate-academic partnership - Fusion n Business transformation and strategic planning - Challenge n Horizon 2020 supports - voucher scheme and information service n Innovation events, workshops and masterclasses - All Island Innovation Programme Equity Finance n All-island Seedcorn Investor Readiness Competition nBusiness Angel Networks and Syndicate groups n Equity advisory service - one to one advice from our equity expert n Venture Capital Conference annual event n Business plan workshops, guides and events n Regional Equity Advisory clinics n Entrepreneurship master classes

5. Tendering in Ireland and Northern Ireland What’s the difference?

6. Ireland n Office of Government Procurement & partners n www.etenders.gov.ie Northern Ireland n Central Procurement Directorate & CoPEs n e-sourcingni.bravosolution.co.uk Finding Tender Opportunities

7. InterTradeIreland Public Tendering supports A closer look…

8. What’s involved? n Two day introductory tender training workshop n Half day of mentoring per participant n Up to three further days of mentoring n Go-2-Tender iPhone and Android app Benefits Gain a better understanding of: n How public sector organisations buy their goods and services n How to source tender opportunities n The tender process and how it works North and South n What buyers are looking for Tender Workshops Go-2-Tender

9. What’s involved? n Two day advanced tender training workshop n Two days of mentoring per participant n Consortium support n Business networking Benefits Hone your tendering skills in: n Bid strategy n Legal procurement insights n Market research North and South n Preparing a winning tender and increase your chances of success n Efficient tendering Tender Workshops Advanced Go-2-Tender

10. What’s involved? n Hands-on consortia formation support n Bid partner profiling and selection n Bid strategy n Tender writing support Benefits n Tender together to compete for bigger contracts n Grow jointly into new markets n Meet higher selection criteria n Stay in the game Tender Support Consortia Facilitator

11. What’s involved? n The aim of these events is to provide SMEs with an opportunity to engage with some of the key public sector buyers across the island as well as the main business support agencies. Dates for your diary n Belfast 22nd October – Ramada Hotel n Dublin 12th November – City West Hotel Tender Support Meet the Buyer

12. To learn more/register: n Chat with Joanne Gillen / Paddy Savage here today n Visit www.intertradeireland.com/public-procurement/ What next?

13. Contact us…. www.intertradeireland.com Follow us on Facebook Join the conversation on twitter

14. InterTradeIreland The Old Gasworks Business Park Kilmorey Street Newry Co. Down BT34 2DE T: 028 3083 4100 (048 from Ireland) F: 028 3083 4155 (048 from Ireland) E: info@intertradeireland.com E: info@intertradeireland.com W: intertradeireland.com