Award

T25-149BUS Delivery of an Inclusive Employment Programme for DCSDC LMP

DERRY CITY AND STRABANE DISTRICT COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

19 Jan 2026 at 13:03

Tender

23 Oct 2025 at 12:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Derry City and Strabane District Council involves the delivery of an Inclusive Employment Programme, titled "T25-149BUS Delivery of an Inclusive Employment Programme for DCSDC LMP". This initiative, relevant to the education and training services industry, is located within Northern Ireland. The procurement has progressed from the tender stage to award, with the award notice published on 19th January 2026, shortly before the contract period commenced on 20th January 2026, lasting until 30th September 2026, with potential renewal depending on funding. The procurement followed an open, below-threshold competition method targeting services in personal development training.

The awarded contract, valued at £33,804, presents growth opportunities particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises and social enterprises that specialise in executing employment programmes and personal development training. As the chosen supplier, NOW Project—a SME with VCSE status—exemplifies the kind of organisation that can thrive under such contracts. Businesses with expertise in tailoring employment programmes, especially those focusing on enhancing employability skills, certifications, and confidence-building, would find similar tenders beneficial for portfolio expansion. These projects offer a platform to demonstrate impact in community-oriented initiatives, providing a springboard for further business development within the public sector.

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Notice Title

T25-149BUS Delivery of an Inclusive Employment Programme for DCSDC LMP

Notice Description

This is an invitation to tender for the delivery of the Inclusive Employment Programme for 2025/26 and, subject to funding, a 2026/27 programme on behalf of Derry City and Strabane District Council's Labour Market Partnership, hereby known as DSLMP. This procurement exercise focuses on the disability theme. DSLMP are seeking tenders from organisations who have the required experience, expertise, and qualifications in delivering and managing programmes like the Inclusive Employment Programme. The Inclusive Employment Programme is to be delivered to residents of DCSDC to furnish participants with the confidence, employability skills, licenses, certifications, qualifications, experience, and support required to enter employment. 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: Possible 12 month extension - subject to funding

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d27b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004334-2026
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
£55,800 Under £100K
Lots Value
£55,800 Under £100K
Awards Value
£33,804 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
20 Jan 2026 - 30 Sep 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

NOW PROJECT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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