***PME EXERCISE***CfT_6578447 Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council area are seeking your response to help inform the development of their procurement approach for the PEACEPLUS funded Forest School Programme

ARMAGH CITY, BANBRIDGE AND CRAIGAVON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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16 Jun 2026 at 09:21

Summary of the contracting process

The Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council has issued a procurement notice for the development of their PEACEPLUS-funded Forest School Programme. This contract, identified as tender ID ocds-h6vhtk-06b597, falls within the services category with a focus on education, training, and recreational services. It is an open competition under the 'Below threshold - open competition' regime, and the process is at the tender stage. The tender invites responses by 7th July 2026, with an enquiry period ending on 30th June 2026. The contract is valued at £48,000 GBP, and the programme will be fully operational between 1st September 2026 and 30th June 2028 in the Northern Ireland region.

This tender represents significant opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs involved in educational services, training provision, and community services. With a focus on professional membership accreditation, training delivery models, and implementation strategies, businesses that specialise in these areas are well-positioned to contribute to the PEACEPLUS initiative. In particular, companies that offer innovative training solutions, recreational and sport-related activities, or have experience in educational programme delivery will find this contract an ideal platform to expand their business footprint in the public sector. The tender’s 'light touch' regulation framework further enhances access for diverse business entities to participate and influence the development of the programme.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

***PME EXERCISE***CfT_6578447 Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council area are seeking your response to help inform the development of their procurement approach for the PEACEPLUS funded Forest School Programme

Notice Description

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council area are seeking your response across 3 focus elements to help inform the development of their procurement approach for the PEACEPLUS funded Forest School Programme 1- Accreditation and Professional Membership 2- Training Provision and Delivery Model 3- Commercial and Implementation Considerations

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b597
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056470-2026
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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80100000 - Primary education services

80410000 - Various school services

80500000 - Training services

80570000 - Personal development training services

80590000 - Tutorial services

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

92330000 - Recreational-area services

92620000 - Sport-related services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

98100000 - Membership organisation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£48,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£48,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jul 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ARMAGH CITY, BANBRIDGE AND CRAIGAVON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CRAIGAVON
Postcode
BT64 1AL
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)
TLN07 Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Electoral Ward
Craigavon Centre
Westminster Constituency
Upper Bann

Further Information

Notice Documents

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