the Development and Delivery of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council Local Economic Partnership Productivity Growth Programme 2026-28

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the Development and Delivery of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council Local Economic Partnership Productivity Growth Programme 2026-28

Notice Description

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council invites tenders from experienced providers to deliver the Productivity Growth Programme, to micro, small, and social enterprises (up to 50 employees). This programme forms an important part of the work of the LEP under the priority theme Supporting Business Growth. The programme is designed to improve business productivity, resilience and long-term growth by identifying productivity challenges, providing tailored mentoring support, and creating clear progression pathways for continued business development. The appointed delivery agent will be responsible for recruiting eligible businesses, undertaking detailed productivity diagnostics, delivering targeted mentoring interventions, and supporting businesses to access wider growth, investment and scaling opportunities.

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-06df95
Publication Source: Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075504-2026
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

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80500000 - Training services

80510000 - Specialist training services

80511000 - Staff training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value: £206,400 £100K-£500K
Lots Value: £206,400 £100K-£500K
Awards Value: Not specified
Contracts Value: Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 10 Aug 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline: 2 Sep 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date: Not specified
Award Date: Not specified
Contract Period: 6 Sep 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 1-2 years
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 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

https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075504-2026
10th August 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

Notice URLs

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