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title: "Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council Labour Market Partnership Employability Academy 26/27"
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# Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council Labour Market Partnership Employability Academy 26/27

Buyer: ARMAGH, BANBRIDGE AND CRAIGAVON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06bc8f

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## Summary

The Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council is seeking proposals for the "Labour Market Partnership Employability Academy 26/27". This procurement is aimed at enhancing employability within the region, classified under the education and training services industry. Located in Banbridge, UK, this active tender falls under the services procurement category with an open competition method below the threshold. Key deadlines include an enquiry period ending on 8th July 2026 and a submission deadline on 15th July 2026. The contract is valued at £166,800 with a period commencing on 3rd August 2026 and concluding on 31st March 2027. Emphasis is placed on quality (90%) and price (10%), underscoring the council's commitment to quality service delivery.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in training, education services, and personal development to engage with a major local authority. Entities capable of delivering diverse training and employability services will find the tender conducive to expanding their footprint within Northern Ireland. Companies offering vocational training, recruitment, or consulting services, particularly those adept in workforce development, will find this bid particularly aligned with their offerings, enabling them to contribute to the local economy's growth and diversification. The focus on inclusive growth further broadens the appeal to businesses seeking to influence positive social outcomes through skill development.

## Notice

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council (ABC or 'the Council') is the largest local authority outside of Belfast with a resident population of over 217,000 people. The Borough has a strong and diverse economy with 9,255 VAT and/or PAYE registered businesses, an increase of 3.6% on 2021 (the largest increase of all LGD areas), accounting for 11.7 percent of all such businesses in Northern Ireland. The borough boasts a thriving entrepreneurial and diverse business base ranging from innovative small to medium enterprises (SME's) to global brands. Council recognises that a skilled, flexible, and resilient workforce is a key to the recovery and growth of the local economy and to achieve our vision for the Borough to be a place where all people can prosper. This means every person being able to access the opportunities available regardless of background or circumstance. This reflects Councils desire to help people, families, businesses, and communities to do well, succeed and flourish. To achieve this vision, ABC Council is committed to tackling the issues that exist in society which prevent equal opportunities for all to achieve their full potential and lead a life which is fulfilled. We are committed to working with a wide range of stakeholders to drive productivity and inclusive growth through investment in skills, enabling businesses and supporting people to achieve and excel. This includes ensuring that the ABC Council area has a dynamic and responsive skills system.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059602-2026 |
| 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 | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Aug 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £166,800 |
| Lots value | £166,800 |
| 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, BANBRIDGE AND CRAIGAVON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BANBRIDGE |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT32 3JY |
| 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 | Banbridge West |
| Westminster constituency | Upper Bann |
| 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
- 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

- 24 Jun 2026 at 15:56 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059602-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059602-2026
  24th June 2026 - 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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