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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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Award

19 Jan 2026 at 10:47

Tender

31 Oct 2025 at 10:56

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contracting process involves the Derry City and Strabane District Council inviting tenders for the development and delivery of a Security Academy under its Labour Market Partnership. This initiative focuses on enhancing skilled labour supply within the Security Industry. The procurement is classified under education and personal development training services, with a significant focus on services. Dated 19 January 2026, the contract award was given to 'eliteconnected.ceg', valued at approximately £21,632. The procurement followed an 'open below threshold' competition method, culminating in an active contract from 20 January 2026 to 30 September 2026, located in Northern Ireland. The original tender announcement occurred on 31 October 2025, with the tender period ending on 28 November 2025.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in security training and educational services, especially small to medium enterprises. Participating in such a contract can enhance a company's portfolio and expand its reach within public-sector networks. Given the specific focus on managing employment academies in the security sector, businesses with established expertise and qualifications in this niche are well-suited to such procurement exercises. By engaging in this initiative, companies can align with government efforts to bolster labour markets while fostering business growth and community development in the region.

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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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d7ba
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004236-2026
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
£17,100 Under £100K
Lots Value
£17,100 Under £100K
Awards Value
£21,631 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jan 20261 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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ELITECONNECTED.CEG

Further Information

Notice Documents

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