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ITT 47/2026 - Labour Market Partnership (LMP) - Get Work Ready Programme

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD)

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04 Aug 2026 at 14:27

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Summary of the contracting process

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is seeking an experienced external partner to design, develop and deliver the Get Work Ready Programme across the whole Newry, Mourne and Down Council area. This is an employment support and employability service for people who are unemployed or economically inactive, helping them move into paid employment, education, training or other suitable pathways. It will provide targeted, personalised employment advice and support, respond to local labour market needs and contribute to the Labour Market Partnership’s objectives. The programme also supports people in lower-paid work, including Universal Credit recipients, to progress into better-paid employment. The procurement covers adult education, training, personal development and community support services.

The procurement has reached tender: the Council invited offers through a below-threshold open competition. Questions had to be submitted by 25 August 2026 at 12:00, and offers were due by 1 September 2026 at 12:00. The contract is expected to run from 1 October 2026 to 31 March 2027, with three possible 12-month extensions, allowing a maximum end date of 31 March 2030. The estimated value is £441,280 excluding VAT, or £529,536 including VAT. There is one contract lot. Evaluation is weighted 80% to answers to project-specific questions and 20% to cost. Offers may be submitted electronically.

This opportunity suits organisations experienced in employment support, employability, adult education, careers advice, personal development or community-based training. Strong candidates will be able to design and deliver targeted services for people facing barriers to work, including unemployed and economically inactive participants, Universal Credit recipients and people seeking progression from lower-paid jobs. The requirement calls for personalised advice, support matched to local labour market needs and the ability to help participants reach employment, education or training outcomes. Providers should be capable of demonstrating sustained employment results, including jobs of at least 16 hours a week paid at or above the National Minimum Wage. The Council identifies the opportunity as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ITT 47/2026 - Labour Market Partnership (LMP) - Get Work Ready Programme

Notice Description

The Council wishes to appoint a suitably experienced external partner (the Partner) to deliver a Get Work Ready Programme on behalf of NMD LMP. The Partner will be responsible for the design, development, and delivery of the Newry, Mourne and Down Labour Market Partnership (NMD LMP) Get Work Ready programme across the entire Council area. Aimed at supporting individuals who are unemployed or economically inactive to progress into employment, education, training, or other pathways, the Get Work Ready programme will enhance employability and long-term labour market participation, while aligning delivery with local labour market needs and the strategic objectives of the Labour Market Partnership. Delivery of the Get Work Ready programme by the Partner will provide targeted, personalised, and effective employment support and advice to individuals seeking work. The programme is expected to achieve positive and sustained employment outcomes by supporting participants to secure fulfilling, long-term paid employment, and to assist those currently in lower-paid roles, including individuals in receipt of Universal Credit, to progress into higher-paid employment. All employment outcomes must meet a minimum threshold of 16 hours per week and be paid at or above the National Minimum Wage.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extensions allowed: Yes (3 x 12 months)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06db60
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073745-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

80000000 - Education and training services

80400000 - Adult and other education services

80570000 - Personal development training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£441,280 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£441,280 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWRY
Postcode
BT34 2QU
Postcode Area
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN08 Newry, Mourne and Down
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newry, Mourne and Down
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Newry and Armagh

Further Information

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