Tender

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

DERRY CITY AND STRABANE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Tender

18 Feb 2026 at 15:54

Summary of the contracting process

Derry City and Strabane District Council is seeking proposals for the delivery of Hospitality Employment Academies through its Labour Market Partnership initiative for the year 2025/26, with potential extension to 2026/27, subject to funding. This open tender process aims to enhance employability in line with the Skilled Labour Supply theme. Key components include the Hotel Hospitality Employment Academy and the Cheffing Academy, with submissions to be made electronically via etendersNI by 20 March 2026. The procurement exercise is classified under education and training services, taking place in the United Kingdom, specifically adhering to Northern Irish devolved regulations.

This tender offers growth opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those with experience in hospitality and culinary development. Ideal candidates will be adept at operating within public procurement frameworks and have the capability to deliver comprehensive training programmes that support local employability improvements. The open competition method allows diverse businesses to compete for a slice of the GBP 43,000 total contract value, divided between the two academies, thereby fostering collaborative partnerships that can contribute to the local economy. Businesses that are agile in their approach and can effectively align with the labour market ambitions of the council’s initiative are well-positioned to benefit from this opportunity.

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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/014921-2026
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
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

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Mar 2026 - 26 Mar 2027 6-12 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
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

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