Summary
- OCID:
- ocds-h6vhtk-06bc8f
- Published by:
- Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council
- Authority ID:
- AA87249
- Publication date:
- 25 June 2026
- Deadline date:
- 16 July 2026
- Notice type:
- UK4
- Has documents:
- No
- Has SPD:
- No
- Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
- N/A
Abstract
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% 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.
Full notice text
Scope
Procurement description
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% 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.
Total value (estimated)
166800 GBP Including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
03 August 2026, 00:00AM to 31 March 2027, 23:59PM
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
- 80500000 - Training services
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
- 80530000 - Vocational training services
- 80570000 - Personal development training services
- 79998000 - Coaching services
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 79600000 - Recruitment services
Lot value (estimated)
166800 GBP Including VAT
Contract start date (estimated)
03 August 2026, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
31 March 2027, 23:59PM
Simple description of award criteria
Quality 90% and Price 10%
Submission
Tender submission deadline
15 July 2026, 12:00PM
Enquiry deadline
08 July 2026, 12:00PM
Submission address and any special instructions
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 |
| 79000000 |
Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security |
Other Services |
| 79998000 |
Coaching services |
Miscellaneous business-related services |
| 80000000 |
Education and training services |
Education |
| 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
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| 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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