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Tender for public sector contracts in Great Britain and Ireland
How you can find and compete for public sector contracts, and understand the procurement processes used in Great Britain and Ireland.
Advantages of doing business in Antrim and Newtownabbey
An overview of the benefits of setting up a business in the Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council area
Tender opportunities in Great Britain and Ireland
What opportunities may be available for businesses in Great Britain and Ireland and how public procurement works.
The procurement process
Learn about the typical procurement processes involved in bidding for a public sector contract.
Find out about public sector contracts in Northern Ireland
Find Northern Ireland public sector tenders and more contracts across the EU.
The tender process in Northern Ireland
The Northern Ireland public sector tendering process and Construction & Procurement Delivery (CPD).
What is research, design and development?
Stay ahead of competitors by carrying out quality research, design and development in your business
Manage your research, design and development
How to manage your design, research and development projects to adapt to customers' changing requirements
Research and development - investment and risks
How to weigh up the possible risks of research and development against the potential benefits
Strategy for research and development
How research and development should fit into your overall business plan
Internal research and development
How to carry out internal research and development and leverage the benefits of keeping research in-house
Apprenticeships: delivering work-based training and qualifications to employees
Apprenticeships help employers provide work-based training and qualifications to employees aged 16 years old and over.
Apprenticeships qualifications explained for employers
An apprenticeship can give your employee the training and qualifications they need to meet your business needs.
Northern Ireland public sector contract rules
How EU rules govern how Northern Ireland public sector contracts are advertised and processed.
Company testimonies for apprenticeships
Many Northern Ireland companies have successfully trained their apprentices through the Apprenticeships programme and their businesses have reaped the benefits.
Apprenticeships explained for employers
Apprenticeships in Northern Ireland is a demand-led, work-based programme designed around the needs of employers.
Finances and funding for Apprenticeships
An incentive payment will be available for employers whose employees successfully complete the Level 2 and Level 3 Apprenticeship programmes.
Business benefits of apprenticeships
Apprenticeships can help all types of businesses across a wide range of sectors harness fresh new talent.
European Prize for Women Innovators 2025
The European Prize for Women Innovators is now open to applications.
Webinar | Starting and growing a company
Free webinar to help those starting or growing a company with a focus on UK company law, competition rules, and directors' responsibilities.