Go-2-Tender ramps up to help SMEs unlock €21 billion in public contracts

With public procurement on the island of Ireland now valued at €21 billion, InterTradeIreland has relaunched its Go-2-Tender programme to help SMEs gain a competitive edge and secure consistent public sector work—both locally and cross-border.

Now in its ninth phase, the initiative offers tailored training, expert mentoring, and practical bidding strategies to help smaller businesses treat tendering as a strategic growth lever. It has already supported over 1,100 companies through turbulent economic shifts, including Brexit and Covid.

Policymakers on both sides of the border have reinforced its importance in strengthening supply chains, driving productivity, and embedding sustainability in procurement practices. With macroeconomic uncertainty rising, Go-2-Tender is fast becoming a cornerstone for market diversification and resilience.

If your business isn’t tapping into this procurement pipeline, it’s time to rethink your strategy.

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