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CA18317 - ITT 47/2026 - Labour Market Partnership (LMP) - Get Work Ready Programme

NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)

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04 Aug 2026 at 13:27

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD) is seeking to engage a suitably experienced external partner to deliver the Get Work Ready Programme as part of the Labour Market Partnership (LMP). This procurement falls under the "Adult and other education services" industry category and covers various locations including the entire United Kingdom and other territories. The process is in the tender stage, with an open procedure being employed. Key dates include the tender period ending on 1st September 2026 and the contract period running from 1st October 2026 to 31st March 2027. The project focuses on supporting unemployed or economically inactive individuals to transition into employment or further education, aligning with local labour market needs and strategic objectives.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, particularly for enterprises involved in educational and employment services. The programme's scope for enhancing employability means that businesses offering personalised employment support and training services will find particular alignment with this opportunity. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially suitable participants, given the project's emphasis on personalised and effective employment support to secure sustainable employment outcomes for participants. Businesses looking to expand their services in adult education and training, personal development, or community service provision will benefit from engaging with this procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CA18317 - ITT 47/2026 - Labour Market Partnership (LMP) - Get Work Ready Programme

Notice Description

The Council wishes to appoint a suitably experienced external partner (the Partner) to deliver a Get Work Ready Programme on behalf of NMD LMP. The Partner will be responsible for the design, development, and delivery of the Newry, Mourne and Down Labour Market Partnership (NMD LMP) Get Work Ready programme across the entire Council area. Aimed at supporting individuals who are unemployed or economically inactive to progress into employment, education, training, or other pathways, the Get Work Ready programme will enhance employability and long-term labour market participation, while aligning delivery with local labour market needs and the strategic objectives of the Labour Market Partnership. Delivery of the Get Work Ready programme by the Partner will provide targeted, personalised, and effective employment support and advice to individuals seeking work. The programme is expected to achieve positive and sustained employment outcomes by supporting participants to secure fulfilling, long-term paid employment, and to assist those currently in lower-paid roles, including individuals in receipt of Universal Credit, to progress into higher-paid employment. All employment outcomes must meet a minimum threshold of 16 hours per week and be paid at or above the National Minimum Wage. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA18317. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA18317 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 020 3920 8054.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d09f3113-3dd8-4066-8ed5-2be16edffdd4
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

80000000 - Education and training services

80400000 - Adult and other education services

80570000 - Personal development training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£441,280 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWRY
Postcode
BT34 2QU
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN08 Newry, Mourne and Down
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newry, Mourne and Down
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Newry and Armagh

Further Information

Notice Documents

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