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T26-036BUS Delivery of Hospitality Employment Academies for DCSDC LMP

DERRY CITY AND STRABANE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Award

23 Apr 2026 at 15:10

Tender

18 Feb 2026 at 15:54

Summary of the contracting process

The Derry City and Strabane District Council (DCSDC), located at 98 Strand Road, Derry, United Kingdom, is the buying organisation for the tender titled "T26-036BUS Delivery of Hospitality Employment Academies for DCSDC LMP." This procurement falls under the category of education and training services, specifically targeting the hospitality industry, with its geographical focus within the Northern Irish region (UKN0A). The procurement process progressed through the tender stage, culminating in the award stage on 20 April 2026, with the contract starting on 24 April 2026, and running until 30 November 2026, potentially extending to September 2027, subject to funding. The procurement method was an open competition below the threshold, with bids submitted electronically via the etendersNI platform.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) involved in training services, educational programme delivery, and hospitality. The awarded supplier for Lot 1 is The Now Project, an SME located in Belfast. Businesses with expertise in training, personal development, and skills enhancement within the hospitality sector would find this contract particularly relevant. The focus on improving employability outcomes through academies in hotel hospitality and cheffing presents an opportunity for businesses to showcase their strengths in programme development and training services. Additionally, those with a focus on community and social enterprise stand to gain, given the emphasis on local labour market conditions and outcomes.

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Notice Title

T26-036BUS Delivery of Hospitality Employment Academies for DCSDC LMP

Notice Description

This is an invitation to tender for the development and delivery of 1 or 2 hospitality academies. Lot 1 Hotel Hospitality Employment Academy and Lot 2 Cheffing Academy, for 2025/26 on behalf of Derry City and Strabane District Council's Labour Market Partnership, hereby known as DSLMP. (Subject to funding this procurement will cover academies to be delivered in 2026/27). The 2025/26 DSLMP Action Plan strives to improve employability outcomes and / or labour market conditions locally. This procurement exercise focuses on the Skilled Labour Supply theme, to deliver the 2025/26 Hospitality Employment Academy. Subject to funding, delivery may include 2026/27 Academies. 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

Hotel Hospitality Employment Academy

Please refer to the CfT documents for further detail.

Renewal: The 2026/2027 academy is subject to funding.

Cheffing Academy

Please refer to the CfT documents.

Renewal: The 2026/2027 academy is subject to funding.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065765
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037241-2026
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

80500000 - Training services

80521000 - Training programme services

80570000 - Personal development training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£43,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£43,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£24,900 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Apr 20264 days ago
Contract Period
23 Apr 2026 - 30 Nov 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
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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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

THE NOW PROJECT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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