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Issue 502 - 1st June 2020
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City for business - Belfast City Council
Council helps Belfast businesses trade online
 
Belfast based businesses are being offered a series of free webinars to help them trade online.
 
Belfast City Council is offering this support in a bid to help businesses affected by Covid-19 restrictions successfully transition to online business.

Chair of Belfast City Council’s City Growth and Regeneration Committee, Councillor Ryan Murphy said: “Since the beginning of the pandemic, we’ve adapted our support to provide digital advice and mentoring for Belfast based businesses. Feedback is telling us that our webinars are proving to be really popular and valuable – and we want to continue to provide relevant, practical advice and guidance during these challenging times so that our city’s businesses can survive this period and adapt to begin growing sales once again.   I’d encourage any business seeking support in trading online to sign up for this series of webinars.”
 
The sessions will cover the following:

4 June: Keeping customers engaged with captivating content – giving guidance on keeping customers engaged and informed during COVID-19.

11 June: Using Facebook Ads to reach new customers – how to convert more people into paying customers.

18 June: Reach more customers with Google Ads - getting in front of customers when they’re searching for businesses like yours.

25 June: Making your website work - providing practical tips and guidance to turn a business website into a lead and sales generating machine.


For further information and to register, go to www.belfastcity.gov.uk/businessevents
As businesses continue to develop their online presence during the Covid-19 pandemic, the Tourism Team at Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council are offering another four-week training course to offer support and guidance for the days ahead.

Aimed at the Tourism and Hospitality sector within the ABC area, this course is free and will cover topics including Google Analytics, developing a web presence, using SEO and SEM as well an introduction to blogging.

This customised online digital marketing training will run each Thursday morning throughout the month of June at 10am – 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th.

The courses will last approximately two hours with plenty of opportunity for a question and answer session afterwards. To gain the full benefit of this sector specific training, it is recommended that you complete all four sessions – however you can also register for the courses individually.


All you need to get involved is either access to a laptop, PC, tablet or smartphone. You don’t need to have a microphone as you can type your questions which will then be added online. The training will be delivered by Emma Gribben, Digital by Emma, using GotoWebinar.

If you have never used GoToWebinar before please see this link for more information:
https://support.goto.com/webinar/videos

If you would like to take part, please register your interest by emailing joanne.mcelmeel@armaghbanbridgecraigavon.gov.uk

If you have a specific query or ongoing issue that you would like to have addressed during the training or as part of the Q&A session, please let Joanne know.

Places are limited so please register your interest by email to Joanne by 3pm on the following dates: Tuesday 2nd June for week one, Tuesday 9th June for week two, Tuesday 16th June for week three, Tuesday 23th June for week four.

Skilling up for a regionally balanced economy: Challenges and opportunities

10am, 24th June Free Online

 
 
The Centre for Cross Border Studies, in collaboration with InterTradeIreland, is hosting a policy seminar which will explore the current provision of skills and the needs of employers on the Island of Ireland. The event will consider new and emerging skills sets, and will highlight policies implemented by Government departments in Ireland and Northern Ireland. There will be a particular focus on the provision in border counties and the requirements of businesses trading cross-border, with the view to discern potential areas for future collaboration.

The seminar will last for 90mins and will bring together the following panel of speakers

• Annmarie O’Kane, Centre for Cross Border Studies
• Kerry Curran, InterTradeIreland
• Paul Healy, Skillnet Ireland
• Raymond Kelly, Department for Economy (NI)
• Kevin Daly, Future Jobs Ireland, Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation (IRL)

The Zoom webinar is free to attend and online registration is now open.
 
The Policy Seminar will be delivered online via Zoom. Zoom is available on desktop and all mobile devices.

This is a free event, however, registration is required. Please Register Now!!

If anyone requires any further information, please contact m.mcclatchey@qub.ac.uk

 

Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council’s Mentor Growth Programme enables local businesses to access essential business knowledge, expertise and impartial advice in areas including: sales & marketing development, strategic planning, digital marketing, branding and financial management through the provision of 1 to 1 mentoring; signposting support; workshops and networking opportunities. Businesses can avail of either 2 days, 3 days or 5 days of free mentoring support.

The Mentor Growth programme aims to:

  • Support the creation of new sustainable jobs in the council area
  • Refer businesses to Invest NI that are capable of accessing financial support from Invest NI.
  • Strengthen the local business base by assisting businesses to become more competitive in indigenous and export markets
  • Promote business growth and innovation
  • Provide accessible, need driven business support that is tailored to business requirements
  • Engage with key business support stakeholders to develop a portfolio approach to business support in the council area, ensuring that there is no duplication of effort.

Mentors are available right now to help your business.  They are selected based on the business needs to enable them to share appropriate advice, skills and knowledge from a range of specialisms including:

  • Strategic planning
  • Financial management, including accessing funding
  • Marketing & Sales
  • HR 
  • IP and Legal issues
  • Research and Development
  • Business Efficiency
  • Ecommerce and SEO

Who Can Apply?

Small to medium sized businesses with a registered business address in the Lisburn and Castlereagh City area.

To apply please click here 

This project is part funded by Invest Northern Ireland and the European Regional Development Fund under the Investment for Growth & Jobs Northern Ireland (2014-2020) Programme and is available to new start-up or existing businesses with a registered business address in the Lisburn and Castlereagh City area.


The Fund aims to help businesses with less than 10 employees who do not qualify for the £10K and £25K grants and require financial support due to COVID-19.

Applications close on 12 June, 6pm. More here:
http://bit.ly/3bM1AhR
For the most up to date information - http://nibusinessinfo.co.uk

Invest NI Business Support Team: 0800 181 4422

To contact the ABC Business Support Hub for free independent advice from experienced mentors visit
https://www.armaghbanbridgecraigavon.gov.uk/abcbusinesssupporthub/

To request a call back from ABC Business Support Team please visit
www.armaghbanbridgecraigavon.gov.uk/contact-us

Armenian producer of fruit jams and juices, as well as chocolate coated dried fruits, is looking for distributorsCOMMERCIAL PROFILE / ARMENIA / BOAM20200324001
This Armenian company is involved in production of 3 types of natural fruit juices and 7 types of jams, 7 types of compotes, as well as 2 types of chocolates with dried fruits. The company is already engaged in trans-national cooperation, as is exporting to Russia and France. Now the company is looking for new sales markets abroad under the distribution services agreement.

Bulgarian producer of electronic and electro-mechanical products, plastic details, metal boxes, cable looms, interior and street/park LED lamps is looking for distribution and production partners abroadCOMMERCIAL PROFILE / BULGARIA / BOBG20200512001
The Bulgarian company is specialized in the production of electronic and electro-mechanical products, plastic details, metal boxes, cable looms, interior and street/park LED (light-emitting diode) lamps, LED lighting for gas stations and a LED clock with one/two thermometers. The company is looking for distributors, manufacturing agreement, and is offering to be a subcontractor to foreign partners.

Manufacturer of air purifier with improved capture of gaseous pollutants for home, office and hotels is looking for distribution services agreementCOMMERCIAL PROFILE / CZECHIA / BOCZ20190529002
Czech small company has developed and now manufactures high efficiency air purifier suitable for use in homes, offices and hotels. Patented air purifier is based on innovative technology combining 3 types of filters. The company is searching for distributors to conclude distribution services agreement.

Italian company specialised in preserved tomatoes and canned food is looking for agents and distributorsCOMMERCIAL PROFILE / ITALY / BOIT20200421002
The Italian company, located in a highly specialized area for cultivation and processing of tomatoes, is a skilled wholesaler of preserved tomatoes and different kinds of canned food distributed with its own brand. The company is looking to conclude commercial agency or distribution services agreements.

Italian manufacturer of medical instruments in the fields of immuno-metrics, pediatrics and clinical chemistry, is looking for distribution services agreementsCOMMERCIAL PROFILE / ITALY / BOIT20181221002
Italian company with capability of designing and manufacturing medical equipment in the laboratory analysis field and others applications. Design, development and production are all carried out in house, factories are in one only place. They are looking for distribution services agreements.

Lithuanian company offers a measure to grow healthy plants and have an abundant harvestCOMMERCIAL PROFILE / LITHUANIA / BOLT20190513003
Lithuanian company is offering a complex that makes it possible to grow healthy plants and have an abundant harvest. This new product is composed of specific plant-derived compounds - bioflavonoids and an excipient complex. The company is looking to work under commercial agency or distribution service agreement.

Polish regional producer of high-quality organic cakes and bakery is looking for distributorsCOMMERCIAL PROFILE / POLAND / BOPL20200428002
Polish company from North-East Poland is producing regional cakes such as tree cake (sekacz), anthill (mrowisko), breads, snacks and sweets, traditional village cakes. All products are made from natural ingredients. The company is looking for distributors of its products, trying to expand on the European markets.

A Polish company specializing in design and sale of lunch accessories for children is looking for foreign distributorsCOMMERCIAL PROFILE / POLAND / BOPL20200518002
The Polish company, a designer and manufacturer of lunch accessories for children, is looking for foreign partners willing to establish cooperation based upon a distribution services agreement. The company provides the following range of products: - lunch bags, - wooden cutlery, - wet wipes, - container for lunch. All formal issues regarding cooperation will be determined individually with the company interested.

COVID-19: Polish representative of the manufacturer is looking for distribution partners or sales agents for a professional protective mask which eliminates the risk of contact with viruses, bacterias and other microorganismsCOMMERCIAL PROFILE / POLAND / BOPL20200526001
A company from Poland, involved in the commercial sector, offers a protective visor that greatly reduces the risk of contact with viruses, bacterias, microbes. The offer is addressed to companies dealing in the sale and distribution of goods on EU markets and outside. The company offers potential partners agreements for the provision of distribution services, or commercial agency agreements.

Polish manufacturer of natural cosmetics and candles is looking for suppliers of sodium cocoyl isethionateCOMMERCIAL PROFILE / POLAND / BRPL20200526002
New Polish brand from the North East Poland, manufacturer of natural high quality cosmetics and candles, is looking for long-term cooperation in the field of the sodium cocoyl isethionate regular delivery. The substance will be used in the production of natural hair care products, such as shampoo and conditioner. The company is willing to establish cooperation based on supplier agreement with producers and/or distributors of above mentioned ingredient.

Polish company is requesting furniture and other furnishings under distribution services agreementCOMMERCIAL PROFILE / POLAND / BRPL20190311001
A Polsh company specialised in the distribution of furniture and furnishing (mainly Scandinavian) is looking for producers of tables, chairs and other furnishings for private and commercial use. Cooperation in the form of a distribution services agreement is requested.

Romanian design company is offering to perform moulds development within the frame of outsourcing moulds design processCOMMERCIAL PROFILE / ROMANIA / BORO20181001002
The Romanian company provides a wide range of dies types design using 3D and 2D planes with AutoCAD and Catia V5. It develops innovative and creative moulds for product parts in the automotive industry and is looking for EU partners interested in outsourcing the mould design process.

A Romanian producer of vertical wind turbine seeks distributorsCOMMERCIAL PROFILE / ROMANIA / BORO20200520002
A Romanian company specialised in production of a new type of vertical wind turbine is interested in finding distributors in EU countries and beyond. In order to meet new customers at new markets, the company is looking for partners under distribution services agreement.

A Romanian manufacturer and fashion design company of children and maternity clothing is looking for international partners under distribution services and commercial agency agreementsCOMMERCIAL PROFILE / ROMANIA / BORO20200505001
The Romanian enterprise has expertise in designing and manufacturing newborns, babies, children, teenagers and future mother-maternity clothing. The clothing items include: blouses, dresses, skirts, vests and jackets. The Romanian SME is now looking forward to increasing its portfolio with international enterprises and to establish a long-term collaboration under distribution services and commercial services agreements.

Russian company specializes in the design and manufacture of special earthmoving equipment is looking for foreign partners through commercial agency agreement.COMMERCIAL PROFILE / RUSSIA / BORU20200520001
A Russian research and development company specializes in the design and manufacture of special earthmoving equipment, vibratory and drilling equipment, geophysical equipment, equipment for remediation of contaminated soils. This equipment is intended for high-quality construction of foundations, in the manufacture of concrete products, bored piles, etc. The company is looking for partners to conclude commercial agency agreements.

An integrated liquid cool battery pack enclosureTECHNOLOGY PROFILE / SINGAPORE / TOSG20200521002
A Singapore SME has developed a novel liquid-cooling / heating battery pack, where the coolant loops are 3D-integrated into an enclosure. It can carry coolants to each individual cell in a grid structure, and ensures highly efficient, consistent and uniform heat transfer from each cell in a battery pack, thus extending lifespan and safety. The company seeks to partner SMEs from France or EUREKA participating countries via licensing or technical cooperation.

Slovak manufacturer of school bags offers sewing capacities and is looking for partners under manufacturing agreementCOMMERCIAL PROFILE / SLOVAKIA / BOSK20200429001
The Slovak sewing company with nearly 70 years of experience specialises in designing and manufacturing industrial and commercial fabric and leather products. The company’s product portfolio includes especially different types of bags (such as school bags, travel bags, laptop bags, backpacks), vehicle covers, insulation blankets, tents, etc. The company is looking for manufacturing agreement to manufacture products based on specific client´s requirements.

EUREKA/EUROSTARS: Seeking partner with tunnel glass/bottle cleaning technology to complete a consortium developing an innovative circular economy vending machine for drinkable water and beveragesRESEARCH PROFILE / SLOVENIA / RDSI20191224001
Slovenian group of entrepreneurs led by an investor is seeking an additional partner for the development of an innovative product mix that includes: a water dispenser offering refined, carbonated or still water; a bottle dispenser serving as a rent station for environmentally friendly bottles. SME provider/developer of tunnel glass/bottle cleaning technology is sought under research cooperation agreement to complete the consortium.

Spanish company that has designed and manufactured a totally sustainable watertight cube that allows the transport, the evacuation and the acceleration of the drying of the wet sports equipment, is looking for agents and distributors.COMMERCIAL PROFILE / SPAIN / BOES20181015001
A Spanish company committed to the environment has designed and manufactured a waterproof cube that allows the evacuation of water, the acceleration of drying and the transport of wet and dry sports equipment. Its versatility allows its adaptation to all kinds of environments and disciplines such as surfing, or diving. It is made with 100% recycled aquatic sports equipment responding to the company's commitment to the environment. The company looks for agents and distributors around the world.

Turkish company specialized in manufacturing office furniture, seeks distributorsCOMMERCIAL PROFILE / TURKEY / BOTR20190305001
A Turkish company has been manufacturing office furniture since 1970. Main products of the company are ergonomic office furnitures. The company is looking for partners under a distribution services and franchise agency agreements.

The Turkish household and yard items manufacturer is looking for distributorsCOMMERCIAL PROFILE / TURKEY / BOTR20181002002
A Turkish company which was established in 1980 in Kayseri is manufacturing household and yard items with metal raw materials. The company is active in the sector as a metal working company for many years. It is looking for distribution service agreement.
TENDERS
 
For Northern Ireland specific contracts, there are a number of sources of information specifically for contracts within Northern Ireland. The Central Procurement Directorate (CPD) handles contracts for a number of government departments.

170424 - - Screen Ireland RFT for Provision of Website Services
Publication date:  29-05-2020
Response deadline:  19-06-2020 16:00   Irish time
Procedure: 1. Open Procedure (NON OJEU)
Description: Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland invites tenders to this request for tenders for the provision of website services for Screen Ireland, the scope includes: the integration of a currently separate website for Screen Skills Ireland (a business unit of Screen Ireland); the provision of a Content Management System (CMS); hosting; maintenance and support; and website enhancement services .
Buyer: Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland

170387 - - Cisco Webex Licences
Publication date:  28-05-2020
Response deadline:  05-06-2020 10:00   Irish time
Procedure: 1. Open Procedure (NON OJEU)
Description: The Department currently uses the Cisco WebEx software to allow users to connect using video and voice across the internal network and the external internet. It is also used to communicate with external organisations when required. The Department requires purchase of user licences for the Cisco WebEx suite of software
Buyer: Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine

170175 - ET2009 - Evaluation and Monitoring of the Driver CPC Training Delivery in Ireland
Publication date:  27-05-2020
Response deadline:  30-06-2020 10:00   Irish time
Procedure: 2. Open Procedure (OJEU)
Description: The scope of the Contract comprises the provision of services related to evaluation and monitoring of the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) training delivery in Ireland to ensure that it is delivered to a predefined, consistently high standard in keeping with national and international best practice and in accordance with EU Directive 2003/59/EC and SI 359 of 2008 (as may be amended). For more information please see Section 3 of the RFT.
Buyer: Road Safety Authority (RSA)

170216 - RFT 03/20 - Single Supplier Framework for the Health and Safety Training for Students of the School of Science
Publication date:  26-05-2020
Response deadline:  26-06-2020 12:00   Irish time
Procedure: 1. Open Procedure (NON OJEU)
Description: The Services comprise health and safety training for students of the School of Science. This training will be provided onsite at the Letterkenny Institute of Technology; Letterkenny Campus. The courses to be provided will be for students in Nursing and Health Students and the Department of Science in the areas of People Moving and Handling, Basic Life Support, Manual Handling and Basic First Aid. Courses take place during the Academic Year and the establishment of a framework with a single supplier allows LYIT to exclusively use this supplier to provide this training throughout the year. Student numbers change on an annual basis hence the estimates provided within the tender are based on the Academic Year 2019/20 and based on the training which was procured. The establishment of a framework allows some flexibility if training needs expand in the area of health and safety training during the term of the contract. The training provided to students supplements their classroom education and placements in the achievement of their academic awards.
Buyer: Letterkenny Institute of Technology
170164 - TCD-19-69 Online Safety Training - An Online Safety Training Solution to address an urgent requirement for online safety training.
Publication date:  25-05-2020
Response deadline:  09-06-2020 14:00   Irish time
Procedure: 1. Open Procedure (NON OJEU)
Description: An Online Safety Training Solution to address an urgent requirement for online safety training including Covid-19 Induction and Working from home modules. The solution should be accessible via a web-browser over a standard internet connection from both on and off-campus locations.
Buyer: Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin
 
169998 - 2020/12 - The Evaluation of Training and Development Programmes delivered by Local Enterprise Offices (LEO’s) Nationwide.
Publication date:  24-05-2020
Response deadline:  23-06-2020 17:00   Irish time
Procedure: 2. Open Procedure (OJEU)
Description: Enterprise Ireland intends to engage in a competitive process for the establishment of a framework agreement for the provision of evaluation services to undertake expert evaluations of training and other development programmes delivered by the Local Enterprise Offices (LEOs). In addition to the initial contract, the framework agreement may also be used for evaluations of other programmes as required by the Enterprise Ireland LEO Centre of Excellence and/or the LEO Network.
Buyer: Enterprise Ireland

170013 - 0134 - Supply, Support, Installation and Integration of New and Existing Video Conferencing & Associated Services
Publication date:  24-05-2020
Response deadline:  03-07-2020 15:00   Irish time
Procedure: 2. Open Procedure (OJEU)
Description: 
Buyer: Pobal

170081 - - Integrated Tourism Marketing Campaign for Donegal Tourism
Publication date:  22-05-2020
Response deadline:  15-06-2020 17:00   Irish time
Procedure: 1. Open Procedure (NON OJEU)
Description: Donegal Tourism is seeking to appoint an experienced creative agency that will design, develop and execute an integrated marketing communications campaign to enhance the Go Visit Donegal brand for an island of Ireland campaign. This role will be carried out in conjunction with the recommendations from Donegal Tourism. The successful agency will be expected to build on the current success of the brand and deliver a marketing strategy that effectively meets the needs of our target markets and segments. Donegal Tourism is a collaborative partnership between private tourism bodies including local government, tourism authorities, and the tourism sector from across the county and are primarily focused on promoting Donegal to the domestic and overseas market. Donegal Tourism conducts marketing for the county under the brand ‘Go Visit Donegal’. This is a consumer facing brand which has achieved a high level of recognition and awareness due to marketing activities carried out to date. The continued development of the brand is of great importance to tourism in County Donegal and aims to align itself as the starting point on Wild Atlantic Way. Donegal boasts a rich heritage and tradition. It is also home to vast areas of unspoiled natural rugged beauty; ideal destinations for those seeking a range of tourism activities with a total visitor experience incorporating accommodation, world class attractions, interactive culture, heritage, numerous outdoor and family activities.
Buyer: Donegal County Council
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