Development and Delivery of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council Labour Market Partnership Return to Work Programme 2026/2027

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Notice Title

Development and Delivery of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council Labour Market Partnership Return to Work Programme 2026/2027

Notice Description

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council (ABC or 'the Council') is the largest local authority outside of Belfast with a resident population of over 217,000 people. The Borough has a strong and diverse economy with 9,255 VAT and/or PAYE registered businesses, an increase of 3.6 percent on 2021 (the largest increase of all LGD areas), accounting for 11.7 percent of all such businesses in Northern Ireland. The borough boasts a thriving entrepreneurial and diverse business base ranging from innovative small to medium enterprises (SME's) to global brands. The Council recognises that a skilled, flexible, and resilient workforce is key to the recovery and growth of the local economy and to achieving our vision for the Borough to be a place where all people can prosper. This means every person being able to access the opportunities available, regardless of background or circumstance. This reflects the Council's desire to help people, families, businesses, and communities to do well, succeed, and flourish. To achieve this vision, the Council is committed to tackling the issues that exist in society which prevent equal opportunities for all to achieve their full potential and lead a fulfilled life. We are committed to working with a wide range of stakeholders to drive productivity and inclusive growth through investment in skills, enabling businesses, and supporting people to achieve and excel. This includes ensuring that the ABC Council area has a dynamic and responsive skills system.

Notice Details

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-06be6e
Publication Source: Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060441-2026
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79600000 - Recruitment services

79998000 - Coaching services

80000000 - Education and training services

80400000 - Adult and other education services

80500000 - Training services

80530000 - Vocational training services

80570000 - Personal development training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value: £72,000 Under £100K
Lots Value: £72,000 Under £100K
Awards Value: Not specified
Contracts Value: Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 26 Jun 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline: 17 Jul 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date: Not specified
Award Date: Not specified
Contract Period: 2 Aug 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: ARMAGH, 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: BANBRIDGE
Postcode: BT32 3JY
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: Banbridge West
Westminster Constituency: Upper Bann

Further Information

Notice Documents

https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060441-2026
26th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

Notice URLs

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