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title: "T25-152BUS Delivery of a Plant and Machinery Employment Academy for DCSDC LMP"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ce9b"
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# T25-152BUS Delivery of a Plant and Machinery Employment Academy for DCSDC LMP

Buyer: DERRY CITY AND STRABANE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ce9b

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Derry City and Strabane District Council focuses on the delivery of a Plant and Machinery Employment Academy under the Skilled Labour Supply theme. The contracting authority, located at 98 Strand Road, Derry, Northern Ireland, organised an open competition below the threshold as per Northern Irish devolved regulations. The tender, identified as T25-152BUS, is categorised under education and training services with a significant emphasis on developing expertise in heavy plant operations. The initial tender period ended on 14th November 2025, and the procurement was successfully awarded on 17th December 2025, with McKinney Safety Centre Ltd securing the contract worth £29,375. The contract period spans from 18th December 2025 to 16th December 2026.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for companies adept at managing employment academies, particularly within the heavy plant sector. Businesses with considerable experience in training and personal development services will find this project aligns well with their capabilities, providing a channel to enhance expertise and gain recognition in the public procurement landscape. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) particularly suited for this engagement include those specialising in heavy machinery training and skill development. The project not only offers financial gain but also enhances the firm's portfolio by involvement with a public authority's initiative aimed at labour market improvement.

## Notice

This is an invitation to tender for the delivery of the Plant and Machinery Employment Academy for 2025/26 (and subject to funding, a 2026/27 academy) on behalf of Derry City and Strabane District Council's Labour Market Partnership, hereby known as DSLMP. This procurement exercise focuses on the Skilled Labour Supply theme. DSLMP are seeking tenders from organisations who have the required experience, expertise, and qualifications in delivering and managing employment academies within the Heavy Plant Operators sector. Your submission must be submitted via etendersNI, via this CFT. No other method of submissions will be accepted. Please refer to the CfT documents for further detail.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Subject to funding - twelve months possible extension

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083725-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award 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 | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 18 Dec 2025 - 16 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £48,960 |
| Lots value | £48,960 |
| Awards value | £29,375 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DERRY CITY AND STRABANE DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | DERRY |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT48 7NN |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN0A Derry City and Strabane |
| Local authority | Derry City and Strabane |
| Electoral ward | Northland |
| Westminster constituency | Foyle |
| Delivery location | TLN0A Derry City and Strabane |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MCKINNEY SAFETY CENTRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80570000 - Personal development training services

## Release History

- 17 Dec 2025 at 11:21 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083725-2025
- 17 Oct 2025 at 09:58 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066206-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083725-2025
  17th December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066206-2025
  17th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.derrystrabane.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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