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title: "Development and Delivery of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council Labour Market Partnership Classroom Assistant Academy 2026/2027"
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# Development and Delivery of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council Labour Market Partnership Classroom Assistant Academy 2026/2027

Buyer: ARMAGH, BANBRIDGE AND CRAIGAVON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06be64

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## Summary

The Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council has initiated a public procurement process for the development and delivery of their Labour Market Partnership Classroom Assistant Academy for the year 2026/2027. This open tender process, classified under services within the education and training industry, is seeking bids for a project value of £60,000. The procurement process, managed by the Council, falls under the Northern Irish devolved regulations and utilises an open competition below threshold procurement method. Interested parties have until 12:00 pm on 17th July 2026 to submit their proposals, with the contract expected to commence on 3rd August 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2031. The Council is located at 3 Downshire Road, Banbridge, and invites electronic submissions through their specified portal.

This tender presents a significant business opportunity for firms specialising in educational services, vocational training, or human resources management consultancy. The potential to provide training and development services within such a supportive and economically vibrant region could lead to long-term business growth and partnerships. Companies with expertise in delivering high-quality education and training programmes would find this opportunity particularly lucrative, given the Council's emphasis on quality (accounting for 90% of the award criteria) over price (10%). This tender aligns with businesses looking to expand their footprint in Northern Ireland's public sector by contributing to a dynamic skills system that supports the local economy and workforce development.

## Notice

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council (ABC or "the Council") is the largest local authority outside Belfast, serving a population of over 217,000 residents. The Borough benefits from a strong and diverse economy, with 9,255 VAT and/or PAYE-registered businesses--an increase of 3.6 percent since 2021, representing the highest growth among all Local Government Districts (LGDs) and accounting for 11.7 percent of all such businesses in Northern Ireland. This thriving economic landscape includes a broad range of enterprises, from innovative small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to globally recognised brands. The Council recognises that a skilled, adaptable, and resilient workforce is essential for driving economic recovery, future growth, and long-term prosperity. Our vision is for the Borough to be a place where every individual can access opportunities and realise their full potential, regardless of background or circumstance. This vision reflects the Council's ongoing commitment to supporting people, families, businesses, and communities to succeed and thrive. To achieve this, ABC Council is actively addressing social and economic barriers to equality and inclusion. We are working collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders to promote productivity and inclusive growth through targeted investment in skills development, business support, and people-focused initiatives. Our aim is to ensure the Borough is underpinned by a dynamic, responsive skills system--one that meets the evolving needs of both employers and the workforce, and supports sustainable, inclusive economic development.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060423-2026 |
| 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 | 26 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Aug 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 |
| 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 | 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

- 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

- 26 Jun 2026 at 13:45 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060423-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060423-2026
  26th 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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