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title: "Retender PEACEPLUS supported Tender for Delivery of ABC Councils Positive Pathways Programme - an Outdoor Instructor Training programme in Snow Sports and Water Sports"
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buyer: "ARMAGH CITY, BANBRIDGE AND CRAIGAVON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-06"
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# Retender PEACEPLUS supported Tender for Delivery of ABC Councils Positive Pathways Programme - an Outdoor Instructor Training programme in Snow Sports and Water Sports

Buyer: ARMAGH CITY, BANBRIDGE AND CRAIGAVON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c492

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## Summary

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council, supported by PEACEPLUS funding, is initiating an open procurement process for the delivery of its Positive Pathways Programme, focusing on outdoor instructor training in snow sports and water sports. This tender, classified under the recreational, cultural, and sporting services industry category, is accepting bids until 17th July 2026. The service contract is set to begin on 31st July 2026 and conclude by 31st January 2029. The tender process is currently in the 'tender' stage, inviting competitive proposals through an open competition method. The procurement is designed to benefit both small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs) located in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in sports training and facility management, particularly those with expertise in snow sports and water sports instruction. Companies capable of providing comprehensive training programmes and possessing the necessary qualifications and resources to support a structured six-month training schedule for a cohort of 12 students are well-positioned to benefit from this contract. With an emphasis on quality over finance in the evaluation criteria, at 90% and 10% respectively, organisations that can deliver exceptional training quality will have a competitive advantage. This opportunity not only allows businesses to enhance their service portfolio but also strengthens their presence in the sports education sector, potentially leading to further growth and collaboration opportunities with public authorities.

## Notice

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council supported by PEACEPLUS funding invites Tenders from suitably experienced and qualified service providers for the delivery of the ABC Council's Positive Pathway Programme. Tendering companies must be able to deliver five, 6-month Instructor Training programmes within the agreed timescale to include There will be 12 students per course aged 16 years and above. SSE Snow Sports Instructor Training Courses and associated qualifications and requirements * Water Sports - Paddle UK, Paddle Sports Instructors Courses and associated qualifications and requirements RYA Powerboat L2 certificate.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063327-2026 |
| 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 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jul 2026 - 31 Jan 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000 |
| Lots value | £90,000 |
| 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 | CRAIGAVON |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT64 1AL |
| 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 | Craigavon Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Upper Bann |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 80413000 - Sailing-school services
- 80415000 - Ski-training services
- 80500000 - Training services
- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
- 92600000 - Sporting services
- 92610000 - Sports facilities operation services
- 92620000 - Sport-related services

## Release History

- 6 Jul 2026 at 15:19 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063327-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063327-2026
  6th July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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