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title: "Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council Labour Market Partnership Employer Led Progression Programme 26/27"
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published: "2026-07-01"
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# Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council Labour Market Partnership Employer Led Progression Programme 26/27

Buyer: ARMAGH, BANBRIDGE AND CRAIGAVON BOROUGH COUNC  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c1c8

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## Summary

Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council has initiated a tender process for their Labour Market Partnership Employer Led Progression Programme 26/27, focusing on services in education, training, and human resources. The contract has an estimated value of £51,336 and is open for proposals until 22nd July 2026. The procurement is taking place at the local authority level in Northern Ireland, with the contract period set from 6th August 2026 to 31st March 2027. Businesses interested can inquire until 15th July 2026 through the eTendersNI platform. The process is conducted under open competition methods, targeting entities capable of delivering services that enhance skills and workforce resilience, thereby contributing to regional economic growth.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specializing in training, recruitment, and human resources consultancy services. It is well-suited for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that focus on skill development and workforce enhancement. Due to its emphasis on quality, with 90% of the award criteria based on quality and 10% on price, businesses with innovative training solutions and a strong track record in workforce progression are encouraged to participate. Engaging in this tender allows businesses to potentially expand their offerings within a rapidly growing regional economy, leveraging the Borough’s commitment to fostering an inclusive and skilled workforce.

## Notice

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/061970-2026 |
| 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 | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 5 Aug 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £51,336 |
| Lots value | £51,336 |
| 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 COUNC |
| 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

- 1 Jul 2026 at 16:47 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061970-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061970-2026
  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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