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title: "Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council Labour Market Partnership Disability Employment Programme 2026/2027"
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# Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council Labour Market Partnership Disability Employment Programme 2026/2027

Buyer: ARMAGH CITY, BANBRIDGE AND CRAIGAVON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c12d

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## Summary

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council, a prominent local authority in Northern Ireland, has initiated the procurement process for the "Labour Market Partnership Disability Employment Programme 2026/2027". The tender, identifying opportunities in the services industry, particularly under education, training, and consultancy services, is open for competition and follows an open procurement method. Key dates to note include the tender period ending on 22 July 2026, and the contract period scheduled from 10 August 2026 to 31 March 2027. The Council is operating under Northern Irish devolved regulations, with a focus on equal opportunity employment and enhancing regional economic growth.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs and larger enterprises skilled in education, vocational training, and business consultancy services. Businesses with expertise in coaching, recruitment, and personal development will find this project aligns with their services, providing them with a platform to contribute to local economic and labour market development. With a substantial budget allocation of £129,000, this programme is an attractive prospect for enterprises aiming to expand their footprint in public sector contracts while supporting the Council’s mission of fostering an inclusive and skilled workforce.

## 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. 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/061694-2026 |
| 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 | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 9 Aug 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £129,000 |
| Lots value | £129,000 |
| 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 | 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

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 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

- 1 Jul 2026 at 11:48 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061694-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061694-2026
  1st July 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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