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T25-152BUS Delivery of a Plant and Machinery Employment Academy for DCSDC LMP

DERRY CITY AND STRABANE DISTRICT COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 Dec 2025 at 11:21

Tender

17 Oct 2025 at 09:58

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Derry City and Strabane District Council focuses on the delivery of a Plant and Machinery Employment Academy under the Skilled Labour Supply theme. The contracting authority, located at 98 Strand Road, Derry, Northern Ireland, organised an open competition below the threshold as per Northern Irish devolved regulations. The tender, identified as T25-152BUS, is categorised under education and training services with a significant emphasis on developing expertise in heavy plant operations. The initial tender period ended on 14th November 2025, and the procurement was successfully awarded on 17th December 2025, with McKinney Safety Centre Ltd securing the contract worth £29,375. The contract period spans from 18th December 2025 to 16th December 2026.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for companies adept at managing employment academies, particularly within the heavy plant sector. Businesses with considerable experience in training and personal development services will find this project aligns well with their capabilities, providing a channel to enhance expertise and gain recognition in the public procurement landscape. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) particularly suited for this engagement include those specialising in heavy machinery training and skill development. The project not only offers financial gain but also enhances the firm's portfolio by involvement with a public authority's initiative aimed at labour market improvement.

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Notice Title

T25-152BUS Delivery of a Plant and Machinery Employment Academy for DCSDC LMP

Notice Description

This is an invitation to tender for the delivery of the Plant and Machinery Employment Academy for 2025/26 (and subject to funding, a 2026/27 academy) on behalf of Derry City and Strabane District Council's Labour Market Partnership, hereby known as DSLMP. This procurement exercise focuses on the Skilled Labour Supply theme. DSLMP are seeking tenders from organisations who have the required experience, expertise, and qualifications in delivering and managing employment academies within the Heavy Plant Operators sector. Your submission must be submitted via etendersNI, via this CFT. No other method of submissions will be accepted. Please refer to the CfT documents for further detail.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Subject to funding - twelve months possible extension

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ce9b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083725-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80570000 - Personal development training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£48,960 Under £100K
Lots Value
£48,960 Under £100K
Awards Value
£29,375 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
18 Dec 2025 - 16 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DERRY CITY AND STRABANE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@derrystrabane.com
Contact Phone
02871253253

Buyer Location

Locality
DERRY
Postcode
BT48 7NN
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)
TLN0A Derry City and Strabane
Delivery Location
TLN0A Derry City and Strabane

Local Authority
Derry City and Strabane
Electoral Ward
Northland
Westminster Constituency
Foyle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MCKINNEY SAFETY CENTRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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