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Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council Local Economic Partnership Leadership and Management Programme

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council · Local authority

In brief

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council is looking for suppliers for training work (Northern Ireland).

The estimated value is £200,000 including VAT.

The contract runs for 16 months, starting 2 December 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at midday, Tuesday 17 November 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by: midday, Tuesday 10 November 2026
Bids by: midday, Tuesday 17 November 2026

Competition

Typical: a median of 3 bids per contract for this buyer (from 16 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

The ABC Local Economic Partnership (ABC LEP) Launched in June 2025, the ABC LEP brings together six equal partners:  ABC Council  Local Enterprise Partners  Southern Regional College  Community & Voluntary Sector Panel  ABC Labour Market Partnership  ABC Business Partnership Alliance The LEP is funded by the DfE Regional Balance Fund (£4.509m, 2025-2028) and is tasked with addressing structural economic barriers and designing local interventions. The Action Plan focuses on three priority themes: 1. Land Availability & Development (capital) 2. Business Workspace Development (capital) 3. Supporting Business Growth (revenue) The Leadership and Management programme is an important strand of theme three, Supporting Business Growth. The programme is open to leaders working in a micro, small, and social enterprises (up to 50 employees) from all sectors in Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council area with a 12-month minimum trading history. Organisations may form a consortium, where necessary, to meet the requirements of the contract.

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 4 days?That is tight, especially for a first bid with this buyer.
Is a contract of about £200,000 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in Northern Ireland?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: www.etendersni.gov.uk.
Send clarification questions before midday, Tuesday 10 November 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Tuesday 17 November 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

27 October 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 101376-2026

Last time this was bought

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

Won by: Clanrye Group Limited
Awarded: 12 October 2026
Value: Not stated, or split across lots
Contract ends: 30 April 2027

Matched on Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council, the type of work and the title. Check the notice to be sure.

About the buyer

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough CouncilLast 12 months

Procurements

Awards

Suppliers it has used most for training

DFPF Ltd t/a People 1st2 contracts
Clanrye Group Limited1 contract
Southern Regional College1 contract
Wooland & Coastal Play - Training & Consultancy LTD1 contract

All tenders and awards from Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council

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From notice 101376-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 27 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 27 October 2026.