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Provision of a Digi Hub Founders Programme supported by PEACEPLUS

ARMAGH CITY, BANBRIDGE AND CRAIGAVON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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29 Jul 2026 at 15:16

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council is currently conducting a public procurement process to deliver a Digi Hub Founders Programme, supported by PEACEPLUS. This procurement falls under the category of IT services, specifically focusing on networking, Internet, and intranet software development services. The council is located at Lakeview Road, Craigavon, and is operating under the procurement stage of 'Tender,' with the process being open to suitably experienced and qualified service providers. The tender process commenced on 29th July 2026, with an enquiry period closing on 13th August 2026. Interested parties must submit their bids by 23:59 on 20th August 2026. The subsequent contract will span from 7th September 2026 to 7th September 2028, with a total budget of £93,113 GBP gross (£77,594 GBP net).

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the IT and training sectors, particularly those specialising in development consultancy and training services, to enhance their portfolios and expand their reach within the public sector. Companies skilled in IT service delivery, network software development, and user training services will find this project well-aligned with their expertise. The open competition model invites a wide array of businesses to showcase their capabilities, fostering a competitive environment that can lead to substantial growth for successful bidders. With a focus on development and training, businesses able to deliver innovative and comprehensive solutions will be well-positioned to thrive in this venture.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a Digi Hub Founders Programme supported by PEACEPLUS

Notice Description

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council invites Tenders from suitably experienced and qualified service providers to deliver a Digi Hub Founders Programme - supported by PEACEPLUS

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d6d8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071855-2026
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

72212200 - Networking, Internet and intranet software development services

72420000 - Internet development services

73220000 - Development consultancy services

80500000 - Training services

80510000 - Specialist training services

80533000 - Computer-user familiarisation and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£77,594 Under £100K
Lots Value
£77,594 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Aug 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Sep 2026 - 7 Sep 2028 2-3 years
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
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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