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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 14:27

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Summary of the contracting process

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is seeking an external partner to design, develop and deliver a Get Work Ready employability programme across the whole council area. The service is intended for unemployed or economically inactive people, including people receiving Universal Credit and those in lower-paid work who want to progress. It will provide targeted, personalised employment support and advice, helping participants move into paid employment, education, training or other suitable pathways. The programme must respond to local labour-market needs and support the Labour Market Partnership’s objectives. Employment outcomes must involve at least 16 hours’ work per week and pay at least the National Minimum Wage. The main category is adult education and employability training services, including personal development and community services.

The procurement has reached tender: the council invited offers through an open procedure. The deadline for submitting tenders was 1 September 2026 at 12:00 UK time. The contract period is 1 October 2026 to 31 March 2027. Its stated value is £441,280 including the published currency. The opportunity is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. The requirement is presented as a single council-wide service rather than separate lots. The successful partner will be appointed to deliver the programme on behalf of the Newry, Mourne and Down Labour Market Partnership. The tender is a services procurement, with delivery covering the entire Newry, Mourne and Down District Council area.

This opportunity suits organisations experienced in employability, adult education, personal development or community-based employment support. Strong candidates will be able to design and deliver a structured programme for people facing unemployment, economic inactivity or barriers to progression, while tailoring support to individual circumstances. Relevant capability includes careers and employment advice, participant assessment, action planning, skills development, employer engagement and support into work, education or training. Providers should be able to support both entry to sustainable paid employment and progression from lower-paid roles, including for people receiving Universal Credit. The requirement also favours organisations able to measure and achieve sustained outcomes, understand local labour-market conditions, and coordinate delivery across the whole council area.

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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
ocds-b5fd17-32e381db-76fc-43ca-9b56-15b57c1f74c5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
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 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 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
Postcode Area
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

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