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2526-0061A LIFT Employability support

LONDON BOROUGH OF ISLINGTON

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05 Sep 2025 at 16:19

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was led by the London Borough of Islington, focusing on the provision of employability support programmes in the Creative and Digital sectors. Titled "2526-0061A LIFT Employability support", this public procurement falls under the services category. Located in London, the procurement process is now at the 'Award' stage as of 5th September 2025, with relevant contracts having commenced from 22nd July 2025 and set to end by 31st March 2026, with possibilities for extension. Procurement was conducted via a 'Below threshold - unknown' method, specifically targeting the public authority sub-central government level.

This tender offers notable opportunities in training services, specifically suited to businesses specialising in the Creative and Digital sectors. The contract was awarded to WYK GROUP LIMITED, an SME and VCSE based in London, highlighting the suitability for small to medium enterprises with a focus on social value. Businesses offering innovative training solutions within the specified sectors could find robust growth prospects through engagement in future tenders of this nature. The contract financials reflect a gross amount of £42,000, encouraging competitive offerings to meet the Council’s performance and programme requirements.

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Notice Title

2526-0061A LIFT Employability support

Notice Description

Employability training programmes in Creative and Digital sectors

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059552
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054438-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£35,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
21 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF ISLINGTON
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
supply.assurance@islington.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N1 2UD
Post Town
North London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
St Mary's & St James'
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WYK GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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