---
title: "ACCESSIBLE GRADUATE APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMME"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0529ab"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "LISBURN AND CASTLEREAGH CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-05-30"
---

# ACCESSIBLE GRADUATE APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMME

Buyer: LISBURN AND CASTLEREAGH CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0529ab

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## Summary

Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council is seeking tenders for the "ACCESSIBLE GRADUATE APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMME" under an open procurement process. This tender, aligned with the Procurement Act 2023, invites qualified organisations to offer business services and educational training in Lisburn, Northern Ireland. The key dates include an enquiry period ending on 13th June 2025 and a tender submission deadline on 20th June 2025. The programme commences on 1st August 2025 and runs until 31st March 2026, with a contract value of £60,000 GBP (£72,000 GBP gross). Emphasising quality over cost with an 80:20 ratio, the procurement involves an active lot with a tender notice available online.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for organisations specialising in educational and business services, such as law, marketing, consulting, and recruitment, to expand their operations within the public sector. Firms adept in delivering innovative educational or apprenticeship programmes will find this an ideal chance to forge a partnership with a local government body. The open competitive nature of the process ensures it is accessible for businesses looking to establish or enhance their presence in Northern Ireland’s public service landscape. Given the programme's substantial focus on quality, organisations with robust, well-documented track records will be well-suited for success in this bid.

## Notice

Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council ("the Council") invites Tenders from suitably experienced and qualified organisations to deliver the requirements detailed in the provided Specification. This tender competition will be let in line with the stipulations of the Procurement Act 2023 (herein after referred to as 'the Act').

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028770-2025 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | £60,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LISBURN AND CASTLEREAGH CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LISBURN |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT27 4RL |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN0E Lisburn and Castlereagh |
| Local authority | Lisburn and Castlereagh |
| Electoral ward | Hillhall |
| Westminster constituency | Lagan Valley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 30 May 2025 at 11:48 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028770-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028770-2025
  30th May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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