Scope
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after a period of absence, particularly those facing barriers such as caring responsibilities, confidence issues, or outdated skills.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)
- £72,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 September 2025 to 31 March 2026
- Possible extension to 31 December 2026
- 1 year, 4 months
Description of possible extension:
to accommodate programme delivery in full
Main procurement category
Services
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
Submission
Tender submission deadline
18 August 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
eTenders NI only - https://etendersni.gov.uk
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
90% quality / 10% cost
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYMV-3527-LYNZ
3 Downshire Road
Banbridge
BT32 3JY
United Kingdom
Region: UKN07 - Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Northern Ireland