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title: "***PME EXERCISE***CfT_6578447 Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council area are seeking your response to help inform the development of their procurement approach for the PEACEPLUS funded Forest School Programme"
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# ***PME EXERCISE***CfT_6578447 Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council area are seeking your response to help inform the development of their procurement approach for the PEACEPLUS funded Forest School Programme

Buyer: ARMAGH CITY, BANBRIDGE AND CRAIGAVON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b597

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## Summary

The Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council has issued a procurement notice for the development of their PEACEPLUS-funded Forest School Programme. This contract, identified as tender ID ocds-h6vhtk-06b597, falls within the services category with a focus on education, training, and recreational services. It is an open competition under the 'Below threshold - open competition' regime, and the process is at the tender stage. The tender invites responses by 7th July 2026, with an enquiry period ending on 30th June 2026. The contract is valued at £48,000 GBP, and the programme will be fully operational between 1st September 2026 and 30th June 2028 in the Northern Ireland region.

This tender represents significant opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs involved in educational services, training provision, and community services. With a focus on professional membership accreditation, training delivery models, and implementation strategies, businesses that specialise in these areas are well-positioned to contribute to the PEACEPLUS initiative. In particular, companies that offer innovative training solutions, recreational and sport-related activities, or have experience in educational programme delivery will find this contract an ideal platform to expand their business footprint in the public sector. The tender’s 'light touch' regulation framework further enhances access for diverse business entities to participate and influence the development of the programme.

## Notice

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council area are seeking your response across 3 focus elements to help inform the development of their procurement approach for the PEACEPLUS funded Forest School Programme 1- Accreditation and Professional Membership 2- Training Provision and Delivery Model 3- Commercial and Implementation Considerations

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056470-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £48,000 |
| Lots value | £48,000 |
| 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 | ARMAGH CITY, 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80100000 - Primary education services
- 80410000 - Various school services
- 80500000 - Training services
- 80570000 - Personal development training services
- 80590000 - Tutorial services
- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
- 92330000 - Recreational-area services
- 92620000 - Sport-related services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
- 98100000 - Membership organisation services

## Release History

- 16 Jun 2026 at 09:21 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056470-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056470-2026
  16th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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