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Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council Local Economic Partnership Leadership and Management Programme

Armagh City Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council

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27 Oct 2026 at 10:23

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council is seeking a provider for a leadership and management development programme for local businesses. The programme sits within the ABC Local Economic Partnership’s work to support business growth, alongside wider priorities for land availability and workspace development. It is intended for leaders in micro and small businesses and social enterprises with up to 50 employees, across all sectors, in the council area. The council’s Local Economic Partnership brings together the council, local enterprise partners, Southern Regional College, community and voluntary sector representatives, the Labour Market Partnership and the Business Partnership Alliance. The work is a training and adult education service focused on leadership and management.

The buyer invited offers through a below-threshold open competition. The procurement reached the tender stage. The contract is scheduled to run from 2 December 2026 to 31 March 2028. The estimated contract value is £200,000 gross. Bidders could submit questions until 10 November 2026 at 12:00, and the offer deadline was 17 November 2026 at 12:00. The requirement is presented as one lot. Offers are assessed as the most advantageous tender, with quality weighted at 90% and cost at 10%. Electronic submission is permitted through the stated e-tendering platform.

This opportunity is suited to providers with practical experience designing and delivering leadership and management training for business owners and leaders, including across varied sectors and for social enterprises. The programme’s intended participants are leaders from organisations with no more than 50 employees, so suppliers should be able to tailor support to smaller organisations rather than rely on approaches designed only for large employers. The contract runs across a substantial programme period and calls for delivery within the Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council area. Small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises are identified as suitable bidders. Organisations may combine in a consortium where necessary to meet the contract requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council Local Economic Partnership Leadership and Management Programme

Notice Description

The ABC Local Economic Partnership (ABC LEP) Launched in June 2025, the ABC LEP brings together six equal partners: ABC Council Local Enterprise Partners Southern Regional College Community & Voluntary Sector Panel ABC Labour Market Partnership ABC Business Partnership Alliance The LEP is funded by the DfE Regional Balance Fund (PS4.509m, 2025-2028) and is tasked with addressing structural economic barriers and designing local interventions. The Action Plan focuses on three priority themes: 1. Land Availability & Development (capital) 2. Business Workspace Development (capital) 3. Supporting Business Growth (revenue) The Leadership and Management programme is an important strand of theme three, Supporting Business Growth. The programme is open to leaders working in a micro, small, and social enterprises (up to 50 employees) from all sectors in Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council area with a 12-month minimum trading history. Organisations may form a consortium, where necessary, to meet the requirements of the contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0790d8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/101376-2026
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

80400000 - Adult and other education services

80530000 - Vocational training services

80570000 - Personal development training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Oct 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
17 Nov 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Dec 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Armagh City Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CRAIGAVON
Postcode
BT64 1AL
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)
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

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