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title: "Development and Delivery of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council Labour Market Partnership Return to Work Programme 2026/2027"
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published: "2026-06-26"
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# Development and Delivery of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council Labour Market Partnership Return to Work Programme 2026/2027

Buyer: ARMAGH, BANBRIDGE AND CRAIGAVON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06be6e

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council, focuses on the "Development and Delivery of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council Labour Market Partnership Return to Work Programme 2026/2027." This open procurement, classified under services, with main categories including training and education services, is particularly aimed at enhancing local workforce skills. The tender process is currently open with a deadline for submissions on 17th July 2026. Based in Banbridge, Northern Ireland, this procurement is conducted under Northern Irish devolved regulations and applies an open, below-threshold competition method, emphasising quality over price in its evaluation criteria.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in training, education, recruitment, and consultancy services, especially those with a focus on workforce development and skills enhancement. It is particularly suited to SMEs and organisations offering innovative training solutions and consultancy services that can contribute to a dynamic and responsive skills system within the borough. With a contract value of £72,000, this initiative aims to foster a skilled and flexible workforce, supporting local business growth and community prosperity in the Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon area.

## 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 percent 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. The Council recognises that a skilled, flexible, and resilient workforce is key to the recovery and growth of the local economy and to achieving 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 the Council's desire to help people, families, businesses, and communities to do well, succeed, and flourish. To achieve this vision, the 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 fulfilled life. 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/060441-2026 |
| 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 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £72,000 |
| Lots value | £72,000 |
| 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

- 79410000 - Business and 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 14:04 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060441-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060441-2026
  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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