Tender

T26-059BUS Administration Employment Academy for LMP

DERRY CITY AND STRABANE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Tender

30 Apr 2026 at 12:54

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Summary of the contracting process

Derry City and Strabane District Council has initiated an open procurement process for the development and delivery of the Administration Employment Academy for the Labour Market Partnership (LMP) for the fiscal year 2025/26, with potential extension to 2026/27 subject to funding. The tender is currently at the 'Tender' stage with the submission deadline set for 29th May 2026. The project aims to enhance employability outcomes and address labour market requirements in Northern Ireland, funded by the Department for Communities. Interested parties are required to submit electronically via EtendersNI, and enquiries can be made until 15th May 2026. The contract is valued at £52,800 and focuses on education and training services.

This tender provides a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in education and training services to engage in a project that supports employability initiatives. Businesses with expertise in developing and managing employment programmes, particularly those capable of collaborating across multi-agency partnerships, would find this opportunity well-suited to their profile. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) aiming to expand their service offerings in the training and employment sectors could leverage this contract to enhance their market presence and contribute to regional governmental objectives. The project promises opportunities for renewal contingent on additional funding, potentially providing a longer-term engagement prospect for the successful bidder.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

T26-059BUS Administration Employment Academy for LMP

Notice Description

This is an invitation to tender for the development and delivery of an Administration 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 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-068f52
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039933-2026
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£52,800 Under £100K
Lots Value
£52,800 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
29 May 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 Dec 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
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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