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title: "Development and Delivery of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council Labour Market Partnership Return to Work Programme 2025/2026"
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published: "2025-10-01"
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# Development and Delivery of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council Labour Market Partnership Return to Work Programme 2025/2026

Buyer: ARMAGH, BANBRIDGE & CRAIGAVON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0566b9

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## Summary

Armagh, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council has successfully awarded the contract for the "Development and Delivery of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council Labour Market Partnership Return to Work Programme 2025/2026" to Clanrye Group Limited. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on education and training services, and was listed under an open competition method with below-threshold criteria. The programme is designed to enhance employment outcomes, particularly for women re-entering the labour market, and aligns with Strategic Priority 2 of the council's action plan for 2025/2026. The contract, valued at £71,438, commenced on 22nd September 2025 and will continue until 31st March 2026, with potential extensions up to 31st December 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in training, coaching, and human resources consultancy services, particularly those with experience in vocational training and personal development. SMEs and VCSEs (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises), like Clanrye Group Limited, which provide tailored support for individuals facing employment barriers, can leverage this contract to expand their operations and demonstrate their expertise in public sector engagements. The focus on flexibility and a person-centred approach is vital, suggesting potential growth areas for businesses adept at providing bespoke, adaptable training programmes capable of scaling with demand.

## Notice

ABC Council seeks to appoint a suitably qualified team to fully manage, coordinate and deliver a Return-to-Work Programme in 2025/2026 to support the local economy and improve employment outcomes for individuals-particularly women-who have been economically inactive and are seeking to re-enter the labour market. This intervention is an important strand under Strategic Priority 2 of the ABC LMP Action Plan 2025/2026: To improve employability outcomes and/or labour market conditions locally.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061214-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 21 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £72,000 |
| Lots value | £72,000 |
| Awards value | £71,438 |
| Contracts value | £71,438 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ARMAGH, BANBRIDGE & CRAIGAVON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | ARMAGH, BANBRIDGE AND CRAIGAVON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | CRAIGAVON |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT64 1AL |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN07 Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon |
| Local authority | Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon |
| Electoral ward | Craigavon Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Upper Bann |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CLANRYE GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services
- 79600000 - Recruitment services
- 79998000 - Coaching services
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
- 80500000 - Training services
- 80530000 - Vocational training services
- 80570000 - Personal development training services

## Release History

- 1 Oct 2025 at 10:04 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061214-2025
- 1 Oct 2025 at 09:20 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061177-2025
- 28 Jul 2025 at 08:50 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043323-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061214-2025
  1st October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061177-2025
  1st October 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043323-2025
  28th July 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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