Tender

RFQ 2025/60 - Provision of Competent Supplier to Provide Lantra Training

NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)

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Tender

13 Feb 2026 at 12:57

Summary of the contracting process

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is seeking a competent supplier to provide Lantra training as detailed in the tender titled "RFQ 2025/60 - Provision of Competent Supplier to Provide Lantra Training". This procurement falls within the industry category of specialist and safety training services, and is to be conducted through an open competition below the threshold, as part of a light-touch regime. The training is intended for operatives within Maintenance and Street Cleansing Sections and must align with the Safety at Street Works and Road Works guidelines. Located in Newry, Northern Ireland, the procurement is active in the tender stage with key dates including an enquiry period ending on 23rd February 2026 and a submission deadline on 27th February 2026.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for organisations specialising in training services that are equipped to meet safety and regulatory standards. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to participate. The contract, valued at £60,000 gross, will run from 1st March 2026 to 31st May 2026, providing a substantial engagement for the successful bidder. The electronic submission method is allowed, facilitating easier participation for interested parties. Businesses that offer comprehensive training services aligning with regulatory requirements will find this tender particularly well-suited to their expertise.

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Notice Title

RFQ 2025/60 - Provision of Competent Supplier to Provide Lantra Training

Notice Description

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has a requirement to perform work activities on or beside public highways in accordance with Safety at Street Works and Road Works (ACOP) and Chapter 8 of the Traffic Signs Manual 2006. To ensure compliance with the above guidance and best practice, the Council requires an approved training organisation to deliver approved training to a large cohort of operatives within the Maintenance and Street Cleansing Sections.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0653e4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013406-2026
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

80510000 - Specialist training services

80550000 - Safety training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 20264 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 31 May 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)
Contact Name
Seamus McGeoghegan
Contact Email
seamus.mcgeoghegan@nmandd.org
Contact Phone
03301374842

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWRY
Postcode
BT35 8DJ
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)
TLN08 Newry, Mourne and Down
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newry, Mourne and Down
Electoral Ward
Ballybot
Westminster Constituency
Newry and Armagh

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