--- title: "CA18317 - ITT 47/2026 - Labour Market Partnership (LMP) - Get Work Ready Programme" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-32e381db-76fc-43ca-9b56-15b57c1f74c5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-32e381db-76fc-43ca-9b56-15b57c1f74c5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-32e381db-76fc-43ca-9b56-15b57c1f74c5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-32e381db-76fc-43ca-9b56-15b57c1f74c5.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)" published: "2026-08-04" --- # CA18317 - ITT 47/2026 - Labour Market Partnership (LMP) - Get Work Ready Programme Buyer: NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-32e381db-76fc-43ca-9b56-15b57c1f74c5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-32e381db-76fc-43ca-9b56-15b57c1f74c5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-32e381db-76fc-43ca-9b56-15b57c1f74c5.json) ## Summary The Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD) is seeking to engage a suitably experienced external partner to deliver the Get Work Ready Programme as part of the Labour Market Partnership (LMP). This procurement falls under the "Adult and other education services" industry category and covers various locations including the entire United Kingdom and other territories. The process is in the tender stage, with an open procedure being employed. Key dates include the tender period ending on 1st September 2026 and the contract period running from 1st October 2026 to 31st March 2027. The project focuses on supporting unemployed or economically inactive individuals to transition into employment or further education, aligning with local labour market needs and strategic objectives. This tender presents significant business opportunities, particularly for enterprises involved in educational and employment services. The programme's scope for enhancing employability means that businesses offering personalised employment support and training services will find particular alignment with this opportunity. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially suitable participants, given the project's emphasis on personalised and effective employment support to secure sustainable employment outcomes for participants. Businesses looking to expand their services in adult education and training, personal development, or community service provision will benefit from engaging with this procurement. ## Notice 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. 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Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 020 3920 8054. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d09f3113-3dd8-4066-8ed5-2be16edffdd4 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Aug 2026 | | Submission deadline | 1 Sep 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £441,280 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD) | | Locality | NEWRY | | Post town | Northern Ireland | | Postcode | BT34 2QU | | Country | Northern Ireland | | ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland | | ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland | | ITL 3 | TLN08 Newry, Mourne and Down | | Local authority | Newry, Mourne and Down | | Electoral ward | Abbey | | Westminster constituency | Newry and Armagh | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 75200000 - Provision of services to the community - 80000000 - Education and training services - 80400000 - Adult and other education services - 80570000 - Personal development training services ## Release History - 4 Aug 2026 at 13:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d09f3113-3dd8-4066-8ed5-2be16edffdd4 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d09f3113-3dd8-4066-8ed5-2be16edffdd4 4th August 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://suppliers.multiquote.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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