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2526-0061B LIFT Employability support

LONDON BOROUGH OF ISLINGTON

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05 Sep 2025 at 16:44

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Islington has completed the procurement process titled "2526-0061B LIFT Employability Support," aimed at offering employability training programmes in the Creative and Digital sectors. This procurement falls under the services category and is designated as "Below threshold - unknown" with the legal basis identified as 2023/54. The contract, valued at £41,616 gross, began on 29 July 2025 and is set to end on 31 March 2026, with the potential for a one-year extension based on performance and programme requirements. The main location for this procurement is London, and the signed contract is currently active as of 25 July 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities specifically for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as demonstrated by A NEW DIRECTION LONDON LIMITED, a successful supplier. Businesses engaged in providing training services, particularly within the Creative and Digital sectors, can leverage this type of contract to expand their market reach and portfolio. Public and private entities focused on vocational training and employability services within the London area are particularly well-suited to compete in similar procurement processes, fostering potential for collaboration and business growth within this industry category.

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Notice Title

2526-0061B LIFT Employability support

Notice Description

Employability training programmes in Creative and Digital sectors

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059556
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054448-2025
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
£34,680 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
28 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

A NEW DIRECTION LONDON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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