Tender

ACCESSIBLE GRADUATE APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMME

LISBURN AND CASTLEREAGH CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

30 May 2025 at 11:48

Summary of the contracting process

Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council is seeking tenders for the "ACCESSIBLE GRADUATE APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMME" under an open procurement process. This tender, aligned with the Procurement Act 2023, invites qualified organisations to offer business services and educational training in Lisburn, Northern Ireland. The key dates include an enquiry period ending on 13th June 2025 and a tender submission deadline on 20th June 2025. The programme commences on 1st August 2025 and runs until 31st March 2026, with a contract value of £60,000 GBP (£72,000 GBP gross). Emphasising quality over cost with an 80:20 ratio, the procurement involves an active lot with a tender notice available online.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for organisations specialising in educational and business services, such as law, marketing, consulting, and recruitment, to expand their operations within the public sector. Firms adept in delivering innovative educational or apprenticeship programmes will find this an ideal chance to forge a partnership with a local government body. The open competitive nature of the process ensures it is accessible for businesses looking to establish or enhance their presence in Northern Ireland’s public service landscape. Given the programme's substantial focus on quality, organisations with robust, well-documented track records will be well-suited for success in this bid.

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Notice Title

ACCESSIBLE GRADUATE APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMME

Notice Description

Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council ("the Council") invites Tenders from suitably experienced and qualified organisations to deliver the requirements detailed in the provided Specification. This tender competition will be let in line with the stipulations of the Procurement Act 2023 (herein after referred to as 'the Act').

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0529ab
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028770-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 May 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LISBURN AND CASTLEREAGH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
vincent copeland
Contact Email
vincent.copeland@lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LISBURN
Postcode
BT27 4RL
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)
TLN0E Lisburn and Castlereagh
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lisburn and Castlereagh
Electoral Ward
Hillhall
Westminster Constituency
Lagan Valley

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