Tender

Tender for the Delivery of a People Development Programme for ILM 2, 3 and 5 for the Local Government Training Group (LGTG)

LISBURN AND CASTLEREAGH CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

10 Dec 2025 at 11:43

Planning

08 Dec 2025 at 11:41

Summary of the contracting process

The Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council is inviting tenders for a comprehensive People Development Programme offering ILM levels 2, 3, and 5 in leadership and management. This initiative, in collaboration with the Local Government Training Group (LGTG), focuses on enhancing the skills of staff across all 11 District Councils in Northern Ireland. It is classified under the education and training services category and will be executed through an open procurement method. The contract is set to begin on 2nd February 2026 and will last two years, with the possibility of two 12-month extensions. Interested parties must submit their queries by 2nd January 2026, with the tender submission deadline on 9th January 2026.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for educational and training service providers, especially those experienced in developing leadership skills. It allows participants to collaborate with multiple government councils, fostering long-term partnerships. Ideal contenders are businesses capable of delivering high-quality, cost-effective training solutions, as the evaluation criteria heavily emphasize service delivery methodology and the experience of team members. The successful framework agreement will invite up to six suppliers, providing ample opportunity for diverse organisations to contribute to leadership enhancement within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tender for the Delivery of a People Development Programme for ILM 2, 3 and 5 for the Local Government Training Group (LGTG)

Notice Description

Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council on behalf of the Local Government Training Group (LGTG) is seeking to appoint a framework of providers who can be called upon to deliver ILMs level 2, 3 and 5 leadership programmes to relevant staff across the 11 District Councils. More specific details can be found in the documentation provided.

Lot Information

ILM level 2 Award in leadership and team skills

Delivery of ILM level 2 Award in leadership and team skills

Renewal: Option to extend the contract for 2 further periods of 12 months each.

ILM level 3 Award in Leadership and Management

Delivery of ILM level 3 Award in Leadership and Management

Renewal: Option to extend the contract for 2 further periods of 12 months each.

ILM level 5 Award in Leadership and management skills

Delivery of ILM level 5 Award in Leadership and management skills

Renewal: Option to extend the contract for 2 further periods of 12 months each.

Planning Information

A premarket engagement questionnaire was advertised on eTendersNI for a period of 3 weeks.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f091
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081418-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£950,400 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£792,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Dec 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 1 Feb 2028 1-2 years
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
LISBURN AND CASTLEREAGH CITY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

LISBURN & CASTLEREAGH CITY COUNCIL

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
kathryn.cahill@lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LISBURN
Postcode
BT27 4RL
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)
TLN0E Lisburn and Castlereagh
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland, TLN0E Lisburn and Castlereagh

Local Authority
Lisburn and Castlereagh
Electoral Ward
Hillhall
Westminster Constituency
Lagan Valley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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