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Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council Local Economic Partnership Trade Mission Programme 2027 - 2028

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council · Local authority

In brief

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

The estimated value is £252,000 including VAT.

The contract runs for 15 months, starting 21 December 2026.

Bids close at midday, Friday 11 December 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, Friday 4 December 2026
Bids by: midday, Friday 11 December 2026

How bids are scored

Understanding of the Brief · Proposed Methodology · Team Expertise and Experience · Cost

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 appointed delivery agent, on behalf of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Local Economic Partnership (ABC LEP), will design, manage and deliver four trade missions between January 2027 and March 2028. The Programme will support a minimum of 60 eligible SME participations through market preparation, tailored business matchmaking, in-market support and post-mission follow-up. The Programme will comprise:  Two European Union trade missions, with up to 14 participating SMEs per mission.  One Republic of Ireland trade mission, with up to 14 participating SMEs.  One Great Britain trade mission, with up to 18 participating SMEs. The Programme should help participating businesses assess new markets, develop relevant international contacts and pursue realistic export opportunities. Delivery must complement, and not duplicate, other programmes funded by DfE or delivered by Invest Northern Ireland and other publicly funded organisations.

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 27 days?Leave time for clarification questions and sign-off.
Is a contract of about £252,000 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.

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, Friday 4 December 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Friday 11 December 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

13 November 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 107968-2026

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 consultancy

DFPF Ltd t/a People 1st2 contracts
Clanrye Group Limited1 contract
Design Id Consulting Ltd1 contract
Knox Clayton Architects1 contract
Otium Leisure Consultancy1 contract

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

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From notice 107968-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 13 November 2026. We last checked for changes on 13 November 2026.