Summary
- OCID:
- ocds-h6vhtk-0566b9
- Published by:
- Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council
- Authority ID:
- AA87249
- Publication date:
- 04 August 2025
- Deadline date:
- 18 August 2025
- Notice type:
- UK4
- Has documents:
- No
- Has SPD:
- No
- Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
- N/A
Abstract
ABC Council seeks to appoint a suitably qualified team to fully manage, coordinate and deliver a Return-to-Work Programme in 2025/2026 to support the local economy and improve employment outcomes for individuals—particularly women—who have been economically inactive and are seeking to re-enter the labour market. This intervention is an important strand under Strategic Priority 2 of the ABC LMP Action Plan 2025/2026: To improve employability outcomes and/or labour market conditions locally.Collaborative bids which demonstrate relevant experience are welcome. The successful delivery partner or collaboration partners will have extensive experience in supporting individuals returning to the workforce after a period of absence, particularly those facing barriers such as caring responsibilities, confidence issues, or outdated skills. This should include expertise in mentoring, employability training, and confidence-building interventions. Experience engaging with employers and/or the business community is also a requirement. Should demand or budget increase, contractors must have the capacity to scale delivery. Flexibility, creativity, and a person-centred approach will be critical to achieving the desired outcomes of this programme, which aims to provide a tailored pathway into sustainable, flexible employment or further training.
Full notice text
Scope
Procurement description
ABC Council seeks to appoint a suitably qualified team to fully manage, coordinate and deliver a Return-to-Work Programme in 2025/2026 to support the local economy and improve employment outcomes for individuals—particularly women—who have been economically inactive and are seeking to re-enter the labour market. This intervention is an important strand under Strategic Priority 2 of the ABC LMP Action Plan 2025/2026: To improve employability outcomes and/or labour market conditions locally.
Collaborative bids which demonstrate relevant experience are welcome. The successful delivery partner or collaboration partners will have extensive experience in supporting individuals returning to the workforce after a period of absence, particularly those facing barriers such as caring responsibilities, confidence issues, or outdated skills. This should include expertise in mentoring, employability training, and confidence-building interventions. Experience engaging with employers and/or the business community is also a requirement. Should demand or budget increase, contractors must have the capacity to scale delivery. Flexibility, creativity, and a person-centred approach will be critical to achieving the desired outcomes of this programme, which aims to provide a tailored pathway into sustainable, flexible employment or further training.
Total value (estimated)
72000 GBP Including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
01 September 2025, 00:00AM to 31 March 2026, 23:59PM
Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 31 December 2026
Contracting authority
Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council
Identification register:
Address 1: 3 Downshire Road
Town/City: Banbridge
Postcode: BT32 3JY
Country: United Kingdom
Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYMV-3527-LYNZ
NUTS code: UKN07
Email: procurement@armaghbanbridgecraigavon.gov.uk
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Northern Ireland
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Is the total value above threshold?
Below threshold
Lots
Divided into 1 lots
Lot number: 1 CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80500000 - Training services
- 80530000 - Vocational training services
- 80570000 - Personal development training services
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
- 79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services
- 79600000 - Recruitment services
- 79998000 - Coaching services
Lot value (estimated)
72000 GBP Including VAT
Contract start date (estimated)
01 September 2025, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
31 March 2026, 23:59PM
Extension end date (estimated)
31 December 2026, 23:59PM
Can the contract be extended?
Yes
Description of extensions
to accommodate programme delivery in full
Simple description of award criteria
90% quality / 10% cost
Submission
Tender submission deadline
18 August 2025, 12:00PM
Submission address and any special instructions
eTenders NI only - https://etendersni.gov.uk
May tenders be submitted electronically?
Yes
Coding
Commodity categories
| ID |
Title
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Parent category
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| 80400000 |
Adult and other education services |
Education and training services |
| 79998000 |
Coaching services |
Miscellaneous business-related services |
| 80000000 |
Education and training services |
Education |
| 79414000 |
Human resources management consultancy services |
Business and management consultancy services |
| 80570000 |
Personal development training services |
Training services |
| 79600000 |
Recruitment services |
Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security |
| 80500000 |
Training services |
Education and training services |
| 80530000 |
Vocational training services |
Training services |
Delivery locations
| ID |
Description
|
| 100 |
UK - All |
Alert region restrictions
The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.
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Description
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There are no alert restrictions for this notice.
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About the buyer
- Main contact:
- N/a
- Admin contact:
- N/a
- Technical contact:
- N/a
- Other contact:
- N/a
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