Tender

T25-201BUS Construction Employment Academy

DERRY CITY AND STRABANE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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08 Dec 2025 at 12:24

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Derry City and Strabane District Council is inviting bids for the establishment of a Construction Employment Academy for the financial year 2025/26, with a potential extension to 2026/27, subject to funding. This procurement process is in the "tender" stage and falls under the "Education and Training Services" industry category. The academy aims to enhance employability outcomes within the council's jurisdiction in Northern Ireland. Interested parties must submit their proposals through EtendersNI by 12:00 p.m. on 16th January 2026. The total contract value is approximately £60,000, and the contract will commence on 26th January 2026, ending on 30th September 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for organisations specialising in vocational and specialist training services to engage in a government-backed employability initiative. Businesses with expertise in delivering comprehensive education and training solutions are well-suited to compete for this contract. By participating, suppliers can expand their services and strengthen their market presence in the public sector, particularly within Northern Ireland. The open procurement method encourages competitive bidding, offering a fair chance for SMEs and larger players alike to contribute to meaningful socio-economic outcomes while growing their professional network.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

T25-201BUS Construction Employment Academy

Notice Description

This is an invitation to tender for the development and delivery of a Construction 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. Labour Market Partnership Labour Market Partnerships (LMPs) have been established in each NI Council area to help improve employability outcomes and labour market conditions locally by working through coordinated, collaborative, multi-agency partnerships, achieving regional objectives whilst being flexible to meet the needs presented by localised conditions and helping to connect employers with employees. Funded by the Department for Communities (DfC), LMPs play a key collaborative and supporting role in Employability NI's approach to supporting those who are unemployed to get back to work. Employability NI is designed to provide a range of interventions that can evolve over time. These interventions will aim to: * Deliver a reduction in economic inactivity and long-term unemployment. * Provide increased support for those with health conditions and disabilities. * Create a mechanism for Central Government to collaborate with Local Councils and other Departments to offer local solutions and interventions. The innovative LMP approach has been introduced to ensure employability delivery is reflective of the local area / communities and resident and employer needs. 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f0ac
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080562-2025
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

80500000 - Training services

80510000 - Specialist training services

80530000 - Vocational training services

80570000 - Personal development training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Dec 20253 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Jan 2026 - 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
Not specified
Local Authority
Derry City and Strabane
Electoral Ward
Northland
Westminster Constituency
Foyle

Further Information

Notice Documents

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