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Issue 482 - 21st Oct 2019
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Two-day residential to help female entrepreneurs sell effectively and grow their business

These two upcoming residential events from Women in Business aim to inspire women already trading to encourage growth, ambition, diversification and scalability of their business.

This support is available to:

  • Women who are trading but with access to the right type of support have the potential to grow. 
  • Businesses who are thought to be start-up phase but need to make a change to get to the next stage of business. 
  • Women who have potential in their business and through a female motivational environment to be energised and guided to move it forward. 
  • Women who have a business model that may be working but requires further business, strategic or sales/marketing skills to achieve growth. 
  • Businesses serving a local market who want to consider exporting. 
  • Businesses who need investment to grow their business but don't know what to do next. 
  • Women who need investment to grow their business but don't know what to do next. 
  • Women who need access to mentoring support but do not know what is available/accessible to them. 

Why Attend?

These events will give you the tools and knowledge to create your own growth strategy and introduce you to local council and Invest NI support. 

The two-day events will be facilitated by experienced trainers and cover topics such as:

  • making a pitch
  • how to find an investor
  • branding and selling
  • developing a business strategy
  • growth challenges

There will also be testimonies from Leading NI female entrepreneurs and one-to-one meetings with advisers and businesswomen.

Event details

The two residential events will take place on:

  • 4 - 5 November 2019

Venue: Corick House Hotel, Tyrone.

How do I apply?

Women in Business are now accepting applications.

Download your application form and email it to yyc@womeninbusinessni.com.

Applications are now welcome.


Tickets will be allocated by random draw
You can register at any time until 10pm on Wednesday 23 October.
In order to maximise the opportunity for as many different people as possible to attend, successful applicants will only be allocated tickets for one show in this series.

The Blame Game is a Moondog Production for BBC Northern Ireland.
Thursday 31 October
Thursday 7 November
Thursday 28 November
Thursday 5 December
Thursday 12 December
 
Venue: BBC Blackstaff House, Belfast Doors open: 6pm

APPLY FOR TICKETS HERE
Level 3-7 CMI Programmes in Management, Leadership, Coaching and Consulting


All programmes are delivered through one-to-one executive coaching and our online learning Academy and can be completed within 3 months.

Principles of Management and Leadership leads to a level 3 Chartered Management Institute (CMI) qualification and is ideal for the development of Supervisors, First Line Managers, Project Managers and Shift Managers.

Next Level Leadership leads to a level 5 Chartered Management Institute (CMI) Diploma. This programme can be completed within three months and paves the way for you to become a Chartered Manager.

This Masters Level qualification in Leadership Coaching and Mentoring is designed for individuals who have the strategic authority and responsibility for developing and implementing a coaching and mentoring strategy across the organisation.

These are postgraduate level qualifications in Professional Consulting developed by Institute of Consulting and the Chartered Management Institute. They are designed for practising or aspiring Consultants who want to develop their strategic consultancy skills.

Students can study at the Award, Certificate, and Diploma Levels.

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Invitation to Crusaders FC Business Network Lunch on Saturday 7th Dec


The cost of the lunch is £30 a head which also includes a match ticket with a reserved seat in the North Stand for the game against Ballymena Utd. The lunch consists of 2 courses and tea/coffee.  Bar facilities will also be available in the Danny Hale Suite in the North Stand.
 
Tables of 10 are also available for booking at a cost of £250 per table.  
Tickets for the event can be purchased online here and click on the Crusaders FC Business Network Dinner – 07 Dec 2019 icon.
 
If you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact Mark Langhammer, Vice-Chair, Crusaders FC or Ronnie Crawley, Crusaders FC Business Ambassador.
 
For further information about Crusaders FC please visit  https://www.crusadersfc.com 

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French middle size company providing marketing and sales force outsourcing is looking for partners with a similar profile in Europe to jointly respond to business requests of large international groups

COMMERCIAL PROFILE / FRANCE / BRFR20190923002
The French company is providing services all oriented in BtoB or BtoC sales, especially in the mass distribution channel. The company owns 11 agencies in France and is looking for a similar partner, to jointly answer business requests of large international groups at European level.

Rolled unidirectional tape of dry carbon fibres for light-weight applications

TECHNOLOGY PROFILE / GERMANY / TODE20171117001
A German research institute, active in textile engineering, has developed a process including a pilot plant for demonstration for the production of a dry unidirectional (UD) material as a basis for multiaxial structures. The developed technology allows manufacturing a rolled UD tape of dry carbon fibres, which can be used for improved production of scrims. The institute is interested in a license and/or technical cooperation agreement.

Electric drive for bicycles for later retrofitting to conventional bicycles is offered by a German SME for distribution services agreement

COMMERCIAL PROFILE / GERMANY / BODE20180213002
A young German SME has developed a maintenance-free and very robust electric drive, which fits to most bicycles on the market without any needed adaption of the bicycle. The battery power is selectable, so that the total weight of the drive varies between 6.5kg (300Wh battery) and 6.9kg (500Wh battery). The company is interested in long-term partnerships with European partners to further develop their sales activities via a distribution services agreement and/or a commercial agency agreement.

German producer of bioreactors for the production of transgenic microalgae looks for financial cooperation, joint venture and manufacturing partners

COMMERCIAL PROFILE / GERMANY / BODE20180417015
A German company is a developer, producer and an operator of bioreactors for the production of transgenic microalgae as an integrated system. These low-cost versatile reactors are ideally suited for the production of both biofuel-algae as well as food and/or feed algae. The company is looking for financial cooperation, joint venture and manufacturing partners.

German enterprise seeks partner from the machine tool industry (e.g.robotics) to co-develop machinery for automated disassembly and sorting in the recycling process

TECHNOLOGY PROFILE / GERMANY / TRDE20191001001
A German company and a research organization aim to develop an automatized pre-shredder recycling process for the automotive or machinery industry in order to secure nearly 100% closed loop recycling in particular with respect to rare and valuable materials. The process requires data driven automatized dismantling and sorting machinery. The consortium is looking for a manufacturer of machinery or an institute as research partner providing the technology of dismantling and sorting machinery.

German enterprise seeks recycling enterprise as partner for co-development of digital twin based automated disassembly and sorting

TECHNOLOGY PROFILE / GERMANY / TODE20191001001
A German company and a research organization aim to develop an automatized pre-shredder recycling process for the automotive or machinery industry in order to secure nearly 100% closed loop recycling in particular with respect to rare and valuable materials. The process requires data driven automatized dismantling and sorting machinery. The consortium looks for a research co-operation with an industrial partner interested in implementing the pre-shredder pilot process as prove of feasibility.

Italian producer of detergents and disinfectants is looking for distributors.

COMMERCIAL PROFILE / ITALY / BOIT20191017001
Italian experienced and certified company based in the Emilia-Romagna Region and specialized in the production of liquid detergent and disinfectant chemical products for professional use only is looking for distributors.

Italian company active in the field of office furniture is interested in finding international partners under a services agreement

COMMERCIAL PROFILE / ITALY / BOIT20180903001
Italian company, with 20 years of experience in office projects, manufacturing and distribution of furniture, such as glass walls, wall partition, desks, tables, storage cabinets, chairs and sofas, is searching for international partners in order to expand its business abroad. The company offers its services under a services agreement. It is also interested in other types of collaboration, in particular distribution agreements, commercial agency agreements and joint ventures.

A Japanese garden tool manufacturer is seeking agents and distribution partners in the EU

COMMERCIAL PROFILE / JAPAN / BOJP20191017001
A Japanese producer of innovative gardening equipment is seeking a partner in the EU in the form of distribution services and commercial agency agreements. The company is one of the leading manufacturers of long-reach gardening equipment, such as pruners and branch secateurs. They are looking for partners that can help them expand their presence in the EU market, and are hoping to establish mutually beneficial long-term partnerships.

Dutch distributor in the outdoor-sports market wants to extend his portfolio and is looking for innovative quality products, excluding clothing

COMMERCIAL PROFILE / NETHERLANDS / BRNL20180410001
This Dutch company is looking for innovative quality products, which make outdoor-sports easier or more enjoyable. Products should be applicable to skiing, snowboarding, hiking, camping, mountain-biking or race-biking, but not being clothing. The company offers to introduce branded products on the Dutch and Belgium markets via its established network of retailers and e-commerce. The company would like to collaborate in the frame of a distribution services agreement.

A Macedonian company offers design and installation of electrical installations to companies through subcontracting and outsourcing agreements

COMMERCIAL PROFILE / NORTH MACEDONIA / BOMK20190916001
A Macedonian company that provides design and installation services of a wide range of electrical installations and building management systems offers subcontracting and outsourcing agreements to companies from Europe. Potential partners should be companies active in the construction industry for residential, commercial, and industrial buildings.

Norwegian biotech company offering technology for highly oxygenated beverages seeks partners in the beverage sector for licensing agreement or services agreement with technical assistance

TECHNOLOGY PROFILE / NORWAY / TONO20190628001
A Norwegian biotech company is looking for partners that has production, distribution and sales activities in the beverage sector. The SME is looking for a partner, who would be interested in adopting their unique technology that allows for stable, high levels of oxygen to be easily added as an active ingredient in beverages under licensing agreement or services agreement with technical assistance.

A Polish advertising agency specialized in comprehensive marketing solutions is looking for foreign partners to cooperate under outsourcing agreements

COMMERCIAL PROFILE / POLAND / BOPL20180910001
A Polish creative agency offers a broad spectrum of marketing strategies, as well as personalized consulting within the frame of the outsourcing agreements. The company wishes to cooperate with foreign SMEs interested in entering the Polish and/or international markets.

A Polish company dealing with compound feed and dietary additives for animals is offering their products on the basis of trade intermediary agreements

COMMERCIAL PROFILE / POLAND / BOPL20180829001
A Polish producer of herbal products for animals specialized in the preparation of raw materials, is offering compound feed and feed additives under distribution services or commercial agency agreements.

New Class of High Performance Photosensitizers for Photocurable Polymer Coatings ready for commercialization

TECHNOLOGY PROFILE / POLAND / TOPL20180713001
A technological university from Poland wants to develop and commercialize a technology for the production of polymer coatings curable by ultraviolet radiation (UV) imposed on various types of surface, such as aluminum, paper, plastics, wood and metals. The technolgy is compatible with UV LED diodes, which make it advantageous in several fields compared to traditional mercury MPM lamps. Partners are sought to cooperate with via license agreement.

A Polish construction company seeks technological partner to develop usage of an ecological cellulose fiber gypsum boards

TECHNOLOGY PROFILE / POLAND / TRPL20191011002
A Polish company conducts advanced works on an innovative product - a compact prefabricated residential module. The company is looking for a technological partner to develop a replacement for plastic panels used in prefabrication. The company wish to use an ecological gypsum boards with cellulose fiber. The company seeks partners for technical cooperation agreement.

Romanian ICT software development company supplier is looking for long term partnerships, under an outsourcing agreement, in the field of the following technologies/frameworks: TYPO3, native iOS development, native Android development

COMMERCIAL PROFILE / ROMANIA / BORO20190531002
A Romanian SME with more than 10 years of experience as a software development supplier is looking for long term partnerships in the field of the following technologies/frameworks: TYPO3, native iOS development, native Android development. The company is interested in collaborations with ICT entities in need of such services, under an outsourcing agreement.

Romanian company is looking for 3D printing supplies under distribution services agreements

COMMERCIAL PROFILE / ROMANIA / BRRO20180926001
A Romanian company specialises in 3D printing services. The company seeks international partners able to supply the raw materials required in their activity. Cooperation with the interested partners will be based on distribution services agreements.

A Korean SME which manufactures masks with LED for skincare is looking for distributors

COMMERCIAL PROFILE / SOUTH KOREA / BOKR20190723003
A Korean SME with technical specialization in the use of infrared light, manufactures masks for skin and scalp care by light emitting diode (LED). The LED light supports healthy skin by deep penetration into dermal demise layers for anti-aging. This company is looking for a partner to distribute the device in Europe. The partner is expected to have a wide network linked to the personal care market.

A Korean company, specialized in PET 3D IML (PolyEthylene Terephthalate In Mold Label) technology, is seeking a partner to cooperate in distributing its main product

COMMERCIAL PROFILE / SOUTH KOREA / BOKR20190306001
A Korean SME, established in 1990, is looking for a company to cooperate in developing and distributing its PET 3D IML (PolyEthylene Terephthalate In Mold Label) product. The company's innovative technology is applied to this kind of product for the first time in the world and has some superb features compared to existing technologies. The project is aimed at expanding its market by cooperating under distribution services agreement.

New strategies and actions for improving the impact of projects related to nature based solutions and climate change adaptation

TECHNOLOGY PROFILE / SPAIN / TOES20191010002
Environmental consultancy based in Madrid (Spain) and specialized in nature-based solutions for climate change adaptation, aims to collaborate in H2020 projects leading the development and implementation of outreach strategies and actions. They look to establish a research cooperation agreement for developing outreach and dissemination strategies, in all European and third countries.
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.

158391 - CIP/2019/PRO/1 - Provision of Graphic Design and Identity Services to the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht and the all-of-Government Creative Ireland Programme
Publication date:  18-10-2019
Response deadline:  25-11-2019 12:00   Irish time
Procedure: 2. Open Procedure (OJEU)
Description: The Services comprise the provision of a range of graphic design and brand identity services and solutions to support communications objectives of the Department and the all-of Government Creative Ireland Programme. The successful tenderer should be capable of understanding and interpreting a high level brief in designing and providing design solutions in respect of the implementation of the Creative Ireland Programme, and (to a lesser extent) for the Department more widely.
Buyer: Department of Culture, Heritage & the Gaeltacht

159109 - WIT/MC/2019/01 - Contract for the Design, and Roll-out of a Marketing Campaign for 2020
Publication date:  18-10-2019
Response deadline:  08-11-2019 17:00   Irish time
Procedure: 1. Open Procedure (NON OJEU)
Description: As part of Waterways Ireland’s remit to promote domestic holidays along the inland waterways in Ireland and Northern Ireland, we wish to conduct an advertising campaign across a range of media (i.e. radio, press, and digital including social media and relevant social influencers) for Spring and Autumn 2020. The objectives are as follows; Ø The primary objective of the campaign is to raise awareness for the range of activities available on the inland waterways, the call to action should be to draw consumers’ attention to the HeadIntoTheBlue.com website, inspire them and ultimately increase the number of domestic holiday trips being taken each year on the inland waterways. Ø Secondarily Waterways Ireland runs Spring and Autumn campaigns to address issues of seasonality and build recognition of St Patricks Day as an annual kick-start to water-related recreation and the accepted ‘start of the boating season’. Ø Thirdly Waterways Ireland wishes to address concerns families have around water as a safe holiday location, and waterways as suitable for family recreation. The successful agency or agencies will be expected to build on the current success of the brand and communications strategy that effectively delivers on the needs.
Buyer: Waterways Ireland

158728 - - A Suite of readily available (i.e. “off the shelf” / “out of the box”) Digital Learning content for the Civil Service
Publication date:  18-10-2019
Response deadline:  17-11-2019 23:59   Irish time
Procedure: 1. Open Procedure (NON OJEU)
Description: OneLearning, the Civil Service Learning and Development Centre, is seeking a suite of "out of the box" / "off the shelf" digital learning content for the Civil Service. The digital learning content is to be served through OneLearning's new Learning Management System (LMS).
Buyer: Department of Public Expenditure and Reform

158936 - Irish Lights Telephony System - Irish Lights Telephony System
Publication date:  18-10-2019
Response deadline:  11-11-2019 11:00   Irish time
Procedure: 1. Open Procedure (NON OJEU)
Description: 
Buyer: Commissioners of Irish Lights

159077 - 19P058 - Exit Poll
Publication date:  18-10-2019
Response deadline:  29-10-2019 13:00   Irish time
Procedure: 1. Open Procedure (NON OJEU)
Description: As part of its remit to engage with the public and enable national participation in major events, RTÉ is seeking a supplier to undertake Exit Polls or similar services for Political Events such as General Elections, Presidential Elections, European Elections, Local Elections, Referenda and other subject matters.
Buyer: Raidió Teilifís Éireann ( RTÉ )
158910 - Archival scanning service - Archival scanning service provision
Publication date:  17-10-2019
Response deadline:  28-10-2019 11:00   Irish time
Procedure: 1. Open Procedure (NON OJEU)
Description: Irish Lights wish to establish a drawdown agreement for archival scanning services.
Buyer: Commissioners of Irish Lights

159004 - NCTR1971 - Supply and Installation of Sound Recording Studio Equipment
Publication date:  17-10-2019
Response deadline:  08-11-2019 12:00   Irish time
Procedure: 1. Open Procedure (NON OJEU)
Description: Sound Recording Studio Equipment to be delivered, installed and commissioned in Room E-130 at TU Dublin Grangegorman in the East Quad building in April/May 2020 (indicative timeline). The equipment should be equal to that found in the world’s conservatoires and recording studios to ensure that students are fully prepared to transition into professional roles.
Buyer: Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin)

158730 - - Provision of Graphic Design Services
Publication date:  16-10-2019
Response deadline:  20-11-2019 12:00   Irish time
Procedure: 2. Open Procedure (OJEU)
Description: The Authority is seeking a service provider for the provision of graphic design and related creative services. The successful candidate will be required to provide graphic design inputs, development of existing and new brands, illustrations, design solutions and services for a wide range of projects including, but not limited to, corporate publications, technical publications, guidance and application documents, brochures, information signage, customer information posters, web-banners, leaflets, advertisements, identification signage, information signage, pull-up banners, launch material, transport vehicle livery, media backdrops, logos, website, social media and general communications materials. The service provider will also be required to provide advice on style, technique, and medium to best meet any project needs and audience, whilst developing design solutions that are public transport and National Transport Authority complementary and compatible, appealing and engaging. The Services will be drawn down as required by the Authority.
Buyer: National Transport Authority
158029 - 2019/28 - Multi-Party framework agreement for the development and delivery of Innovation Training to Enterprise Ireland
Publication date:  15-10-2019
Response deadline:  06-11-2019 12:00   Irish time
Procedure: 1. Open Procedure (NON OJEU)
Description: Establishment of a Multi-Party framework agreement for the development and delivery of Innovation Training to Enterprise Ireland in Lots 1- 5.
Buyer: Enterprise Ireland

158854 - - Meet the Buyer Event : Facilities Management
Publication date:  15-10-2019
Response deadline:  14-10-2020 11:00   Irish time
Procedure: Request For Information (NON OJEU)
Description: This is Request for Information (RFI) is to advise of an event being organised by the Office of Government Procurement. It is not a call to competition. Please do not respond to this notice. This notice is to advise suppliers that the Office of Government Procurement (OGP) will be holding a Meet the Buyer Event: Facilities Management Event on 22 October 2019 at the Hodson Bay Hotel, Athlone from 10.00am to 2pm. This will be a morning event aimed at SMEs, new or existing, with tried and tested products or new and innovative ideas, interested in speaking to the category team about opportunities going to market in 2019/20. Specific opportunities that will be advertised in 2019 and 2020 that will be discussed at the event include: • Operational and service dress uniforms for An Garda Síochána • Commercial cleaning services (General office and Clinical) • Lift maintenance • Portable firefighting equipment • Catering equipment (light equipment) • Catering and hospitality services • Security services • Personal protective equipment • Office furniture to HSE equipment projects • Provision of window cleaning services • Electrical Goods (White Goods & Small Appliances) Further information and registration details are available from: https://intertradeireland.com/events/facilities-management-category-briefing-hodson-bay-hotel-athlone-22-oct-2019/
Buyer: The Office of Government Procurement

158788 - 2019/02 - Tender for for the provisions of Interpretation and Exhibition Design for Dublin’s Custom House
Publication date:  15-10-2019
Response deadline:  06-11-2019 12:00   Irish time
Procedure: 1. Open Procedure (NON OJEU)
Description: The OPW, on behalf of the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government, now wish to engage an Exhibition Design Company to work with their team to develop a new interpretative scheme at The Custom House, Dublin. The exhibition designer shall be commissioned by OPW with representatives of the Department of Housing Planning and Local Government on the project steering committee.
Buyer: Office of Public Works (OPW)
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