Retender PEACEPLUS supported Tender for Delivery of ABC Councils Positive Pathways Programme - an Outdoor Instructor Training programme in Snow Sports and Water Sports

ARMAGH CITY, BANBRIDGE AND CRAIGAVON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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06 Jul 2026 at 15:19

Summary of the contracting process

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council, supported by PEACEPLUS funding, is initiating an open procurement process for the delivery of its Positive Pathways Programme, focusing on outdoor instructor training in snow sports and water sports. This tender, classified under the recreational, cultural, and sporting services industry category, is accepting bids until 17th July 2026. The service contract is set to begin on 31st July 2026 and conclude by 31st January 2029. The tender process is currently in the 'tender' stage, inviting competitive proposals through an open competition method. The procurement is designed to benefit both small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs) located in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in sports training and facility management, particularly those with expertise in snow sports and water sports instruction. Companies capable of providing comprehensive training programmes and possessing the necessary qualifications and resources to support a structured six-month training schedule for a cohort of 12 students are well-positioned to benefit from this contract. With an emphasis on quality over finance in the evaluation criteria, at 90% and 10% respectively, organisations that can deliver exceptional training quality will have a competitive advantage. This opportunity not only allows businesses to enhance their service portfolio but also strengthens their presence in the sports education sector, potentially leading to further growth and collaboration opportunities with public authorities.

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Notice Title

Retender PEACEPLUS supported Tender for Delivery of ABC Councils Positive Pathways Programme - an Outdoor Instructor Training programme in Snow Sports and Water Sports

Notice Description

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council supported by PEACEPLUS funding invites Tenders from suitably experienced and qualified service providers for the delivery of the ABC Council's Positive Pathway Programme. Tendering companies must be able to deliver five, 6-month Instructor Training programmes within the agreed timescale to include There will be 12 students per course aged 16 years and above. SSE Snow Sports Instructor Training Courses and associated qualifications and requirements * Water Sports - Paddle UK, Paddle Sports Instructors Courses and associated qualifications and requirements RYA Powerboat L2 certificate.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c492
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063327-2026
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


CPV Codes

80413000 - Sailing-school services

80415000 - Ski-training services

80500000 - Training services

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

92600000 - Sporting services

92610000 - Sports facilities operation services

92620000 - Sport-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jul 20261 day to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jul 2026 - 31 Jan 2029 2-3 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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