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T25-173BUS Development and Delivery of a security Academy for DCSDC LMP

DERRY CITY AND STRABANE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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31 Oct 2025 at 10:56

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Summary of the contracting process

Derry City and Strabane District Council is currently at the tender stage for developing and delivering a Security Academy as part of its Labour Market Partnership initiative, focusing on the Skilled Labour Supply theme. The procurement, open for submissions until 28th November 2025, seeks qualified providers in the Security Industry sector to develop an educational programme. This project, located in Northern Ireland and valued at £17,100, encompasses services within the education and training sector. Interested parties must submit tenders via the etendersNI platform, and enquiries can be made until 14th November 2025. The contract is aimed to start on 12th December 2025, with a potential extension subject to funding.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the education and security training sectors to expand their offerings and client base. Companies specialising in employment academies and with a proven track record in the security field will find this contract particularly beneficial. By participating, such enterprises can leverage their expertise to fulfil the council's needs while contributing to local labour market enhancements. The open competition provides a level playing field for businesses of varying sizes to engage, fostering growth and development through service provision.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

T25-173BUS Development and Delivery of a security Academy for DCSDC LMP

Notice Description

This is an invitation to tender for the development and delivery of a Security 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 Security Industry 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 - 12 month extension

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d7ba
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070001-2025
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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80570000 - Personal development training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£17,100 Under £100K
Lots Value
£17,100 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Oct 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
28 Nov 20252 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Dec 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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