- 21TRAINING LIMITED
- Advanced Courses Ltd
- BRYSON ENERGY
- CLANRYE GROUP LIMITED
- Clear Dental Care (NI) Ltd
- COALISLAND TRAINING SERVICES LIMITED
- CRAFT TRAINING LTD
- D.F.P.F. LTD
- Dennison Commercials Ltd
- DERRY YOUTH AND COMMUNITY WORKSHOP LIMITED
- Electrical Training Trust
- Gaelchúrsaí Ltd
- GLOBAL HORIZON SKILLS LTD
- IMPACT TRAINING (N.one) LIMITED
- INSPIRO LEARNING LIMITED
- LIMESTONE YOUTH TRAINING PROJECT LIMITED
- LOUGHVIEW TRAINING SERVICES LIMITED
- MCKINNEY SAFETY CENTRE LIMITED
- NETWORK PERSONNEL LTD
- NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY NETWORKS LIMITED
- OBERON TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT LIMITED
- RIVERPARK TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT (NI) LTD
- RUTLEDGE TRAINING LTD
- Skilled NI
- SPRINGBOARD OPPORTUNITIES LIMITED
- SPRINGVALE TRAINING LTD
- STEER TRAINING ACADEMY LTD
- TRANSPORT TRAINING BOARD FOR NORTHERN IRELAND
- Upskill NI
- WORKFORCE TRAINING SERVICES LIMITED
Scope
Reference
ID 5827234
Description
The Department for the Economy (DfE) is seeking suppliers for the delivery of ApprenticeshipsNI 2025 (Apps25) programme. The Apps25 programme provides Level 2 and Level 3 apprenticeship training provision for employed people who are contracted to work a minimum of 21 hours or more per week. The programme provides an opportunity to work towards completing an industry approved apprenticeship framework at Level 2 and/or level 3. The core components of the framework include Employee Rights and
Responsibilities, a relevant competence-based qualification, a knowledge-based qualification (or a combined qualification, as appropriate), and Essential Skills, if required. The Buyer will fund the cost of the off-the-job training up to the amounts specified in the pricing schedule for all eligible apprentices, and across all supported sectors at Levels 2 and 3.
Contract 1. ID 5827234 - DfE - ApprenticeshipsNI 2025 Programme (Apps25)
Suppliers (30)
- 21TRAINING LIMITED
- Advanced Courses Ltd
- BRYSON ENERGY
- CLANRYE GROUP LIMITED
- Clear Dental Care (NI) Ltd
- COALISLAND TRAINING SERVICES LIMITED
- CRAFT TRAINING LTD
- D.F.P.F. LTD
- Dennison Commercials Ltd
- DERRY YOUTH AND COMMUNITY WORKSHOP LIMITED
- Electrical Training Trust
- Gaelchúrsaí Ltd
- GLOBAL HORIZON SKILLS LTD
- IMPACT TRAINING (N.I) LIMITED
- INSPIRO LEARNING LIMITED
- LIMESTONE YOUTH TRAINING PROJECT LIMITED
- LOUGHVIEW TRAINING SERVICES LIMITED
- MCKINNEY SAFETY CENTRE LIMITED
- NETWORK PERSONNEL LTD
- NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY NETWORKS LIMITED
- OBERON TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT LIMITED
- RIVERPARK TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT (NI) LTD
- RUTLEDGE TRAINING LTD
- Skilled NI
- SPRINGBOARD OPPORTUNITIES LIMITED
- SPRINGVALE TRAINING LTD
- STEER TRAINING ACADEMY LTD
- TRANSPORT TRAINING BOARD FOR NORTHERN IRELAND
- Upskill NI
- WORKFORCE TRAINING SERVICES LIMITED
Contract value
- £180,000,000 excluding VAT
- £216,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
31 July 2025
Contract dates
- 4 August 2025 to 3 August 2029
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Contract locations
- UKN - Northern Ireland
Key performance indicators
| Name | Description | Reporting frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Retention | The percentage of participants, who remain on programme for at least 4 weeks after initial registration, and go on to remain on the programme for more than 52 weeks. |
3 months |
| Achievement | The percentage of participants entering their second year of training who then go on to achieve all targeted qualifications as outlined in their PTP and in line with the Operational Requirements. |
12 months |
| Compliance | Compliance with the terms of the Contract, including the Operational Requirements |
6 months |
| Social Value | The Supplier will deliver 100 Social Value points per million of invoiced value throughout the lifetime of the contract (capped at an averaged invoiced value of £3 million per annum). |
1 months |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Suppliers
21TRAINING LIMITED
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJTQ-4631-ZVHD
1-3, ARTHUR STREET
BELFAST
BT1 4GA
United Kingdom
Region: UKN06 - Belfast
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. ID 5827234 - DfE - ApprenticeshipsNI 2025 Programme (Apps25)
Advanced Courses Ltd
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWML-3762-TWGX
3 station court
Portstewart
BT55 7UB
United Kingdom
Region: UKN0C - Causeway Coast and Glens
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. ID 5827234 - DfE - ApprenticeshipsNI 2025 Programme (Apps25)
BRYSON ENERGY
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQTM-8685-CBDQ
2 Rivers Edge, 13-15 Ravenhill Road
Belfast
BT6 8DN
United Kingdom
Email: bmcgahan@brysonenergy.org
Region: UKN06 - Belfast
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. ID 5827234 - DfE - ApprenticeshipsNI 2025 Programme (Apps25)
CLANRYE GROUP LIMITED
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPNC-9517-DCRP
89 Drumintee Road
NEWRY
BT35 8SW
United Kingdom
Email: liam.devine@clanryegroup.com
Region: UKN08 - Newry, Mourne and Down
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. ID 5827234 - DfE - ApprenticeshipsNI 2025 Programme (Apps25)
Clear Dental Care (NI) Ltd
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXCJ-2266-MPDT
Block D 17 Heron Road
BELFAST
BT3 9LE
United Kingdom
Email: kerry@cleardental.net
Region: UKN06 - Belfast
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. ID 5827234 - DfE - ApprenticeshipsNI 2025 Programme (Apps25)
COALISLAND TRAINING SERVICES LIMITED
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLPQ-1249-DXWG
51 Dungannon Road Coalisland
DUNGANNON
BT71 4HP
United Kingdom
Region: UKN0B - Mid Ulster
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. ID 5827234 - DfE - ApprenticeshipsNI 2025 Programme (Apps25)
CRAFT TRAINING LTD
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPBR-9124-LYXL
83 LAUREL DRIVE
STRABANE
BT82 9PN
United Kingdom
Email: craftgm@hotmail.co.uk
Region: UKN0A - Derry City and Strabane
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. ID 5827234 - DfE - ApprenticeshipsNI 2025 Programme (Apps25)
D.F.P.F. LTD
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMQR-4417-CMCJ
LAMONT BUILDINGS
BELFAST
BT9 5FL
United Kingdom
Email: b.daly@people-1st.o.uk
Region: UKN06 - Belfast
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. ID 5827234 - DfE - ApprenticeshipsNI 2025 Programme (Apps25)
Dennison Commercials Ltd
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNJM-8797-ZNRZ
37 Hillhead Road
BALLYCLARE
BT39 9DS
United Kingdom
Email: laura.reeve@dennisons.co.uk
Region: UKN0D - Antrim and Newtownabbey
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. ID 5827234 - DfE - ApprenticeshipsNI 2025 Programme (Apps25)
DERRY YOUTH AND COMMUNITY WORKSHOP LIMITED
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLQM-7429-XRTW
6-8 Society Street
LONDONDERRY
BT48 6PJ
United Kingdom
Email: declandoherty@dycw.co.uk
Region: UKN0A - Derry City and Strabane
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. ID 5827234 - DfE - ApprenticeshipsNI 2025 Programme (Apps25)
Electrical Training Trust
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQPZ-9466-JYNH
Ballymena Business Centre
Ballymena
BT42 1FL
United Kingdom
Email: amanda@ett-ni.org
Region: UKN0F - Mid and East Antrim
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. ID 5827234 - DfE - ApprenticeshipsNI 2025 Programme (Apps25)
Gaelchúrsaí Ltd
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCRC-5133-TXNG
2 fallswater street
Belfast
BT12 6BZ
United Kingdom
Email: colma@gaelchursai.com
Region: UKN06 - Belfast
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. ID 5827234 - DfE - ApprenticeshipsNI 2025 Programme (Apps25)
GLOBAL HORIZON SKILLS LTD
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZTP-2523-CXQD
2-4 Kevlin Road
OMAGH
BT78 1LW
United Kingdom
Email: ryan@ghskills.com
Region: UKN0G - Fermanagh and Omagh
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. ID 5827234 - DfE - ApprenticeshipsNI 2025 Programme (Apps25)
IMPACT TRAINING (N.I) LIMITED
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTZH-2752-JBMM
16 Lanark Way
BELFAST
BT13 3BH
United Kingdom
Email: gmckay@impactraining.com
Region: UKN06 - Belfast
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. ID 5827234 - DfE - ApprenticeshipsNI 2025 Programme (Apps25)
INSPIRO LEARNING LIMITED
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWTM-1946-GLJY
Training Centre Rands Lane
DONCASTER
DN3 3DY
United Kingdom
Region: UKE31 - Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. ID 5827234 - DfE - ApprenticeshipsNI 2025 Programme (Apps25)
LIMESTONE YOUTH TRAINING PROJECT LIMITED
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGVP-3322-YNRJ
10-12 ROSEMARY STREET
BELFAST
BT1 1QD
United Kingdom
Region: UKN06 - Belfast
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. ID 5827234 - DfE - ApprenticeshipsNI 2025 Programme (Apps25)
LOUGHVIEW TRAINING SERVICES LIMITED
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHBY-4919-CBXY
155 Northumberland Street
Belfast
BT13 2JF
United Kingdom
Email: info@loughviewtraining.com
Region: UKN06 - Belfast
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. ID 5827234 - DfE - ApprenticeshipsNI 2025 Programme (Apps25)
MCKINNEY SAFETY CENTRE LIMITED
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLGJ-2356-BWVX
25 Orchard Road
STRABANE
BT82 9QS
United Kingdom
Email: michael@mckinneysafety.com
Region: UKN0A - Derry City and Strabane
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. ID 5827234 - DfE - ApprenticeshipsNI 2025 Programme (Apps25)
NETWORK PERSONNEL LTD
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLVP-9994-DXCN
80-82 Rainey Street
Magherafelt
BT45 5AJ
United Kingdom
Email: ann@theworkspacegroup.org
Region: UKN0B - Mid Ulster
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. ID 5827234 - DfE - ApprenticeshipsNI 2025 Programme (Apps25)
NORTHERN IRELAND ELECTRICITY NETWORKS LIMITED
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPCH-4769-RJTW
120 Malone Road
BELFAST
BT63 5QJ
United Kingdom
Region: UKN07 - Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. ID 5827234 - DfE - ApprenticeshipsNI 2025 Programme (Apps25)
OBERON TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT LIMITED
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDDM-7118-LQLX
Knockbreda House
Belfast
BT7 3HY
United Kingdom
Email: Bmkay@oberonagency.co.uk
Region: UKN06 - Belfast
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. ID 5827234 - DfE - ApprenticeshipsNI 2025 Programme (Apps25)
RIVERPARK TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT (NI) LTD
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJCR-5915-VLTN
15D BALLYGALGET ROAD PORTAFERRY
NEWTOWNARDS
BT22 1NE
United Kingdom
Email: colin@riverparktraining.com
Region: UKN09 - Ards and North Down
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. ID 5827234 - DfE - ApprenticeshipsNI 2025 Programme (Apps25)
RUTLEDGE TRAINING LTD
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCMC-5655-BRMN
25-27 New Row
COLERAINE
BT52 1AD
United Kingdom
Email: teisen33@rutledgegroup.co.uk
Region: UKN0C - Causeway Coast and Glens
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. ID 5827234 - DfE - ApprenticeshipsNI 2025 Programme (Apps25)
Skilled NI
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBBR-2434-VGMZ
98-102 DONEGALL STREET
Belfast
BT1 2GW
United Kingdom
Email: beth@skilledni.org
Region: UKN06 - Belfast
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. ID 5827234 - DfE - ApprenticeshipsNI 2025 Programme (Apps25)
SPRINGBOARD OPPORTUNITIES LIMITED
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRGB-3946-BDDD
112-114 Donegall Street
BELFAST
BT1 2GX
United Kingdom
Email: james@springboard-opps.org
Region: UKN06 - Belfast
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. ID 5827234 - DfE - ApprenticeshipsNI 2025 Programme (Apps25)
SPRINGVALE TRAINING LTD
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDNM-3142-XDDG
200 Springfield Road
BELFAST
BT12 7DR
United Kingdom
Region: UKN06 - Belfast
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. ID 5827234 - DfE - ApprenticeshipsNI 2025 Programme (Apps25)
STEER TRAINING ACADEMY LTD
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQZY-9194-NPYJ
Deans Swift Building Hamiltonsbawn Road
Armagh
BT60 1HW
United Kingdom
Email: vicky@steertraining.com
Region: UKN07 - Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. ID 5827234 - DfE - ApprenticeshipsNI 2025 Programme (Apps25)
TRANSPORT TRAINING BOARD FOR NORTHERN IRELAND
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNJN-9328-RBGQ
Transport Training Services N I Ltd, N I Training Centre, 15 Dundrod Road, Nutts Corner
Crumlin
BT29 4SS
United Kingdom
Region: UKN0D - Antrim and Newtownabbey
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. ID 5827234 - DfE - ApprenticeshipsNI 2025 Programme (Apps25)
Upskill NI
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJXH-6443-TRPH
159 Belfast Road
Newry
BT34 1QX
United Kingdom
Email: Info@upskillni.co.uk
Region: UKN08 - Newry, Mourne and Down
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. ID 5827234 - DfE - ApprenticeshipsNI 2025 Programme (Apps25)
WORKFORCE TRAINING SERVICES LIMITED
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNLQ-4815-NDDQ
90-120 Peter Pan Indstl Estate
Belfast
BT12 7AJ
United Kingdom
Email: pboyle@workforceonline.org
Region: UKN06 - Belfast
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. ID 5827234 - DfE - ApprenticeshipsNI 2025 Programme (Apps25)
Contracting authority
Department for the Economy
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZXX-5679-MBYZ
39/49 Adelaide Street
BELFAST
BT2 8FD
United Kingdom
Region: UKN06 - Belfast
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Northern Ireland
Other organisation
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
CPD - Supplies and Services Division
Summary of their role in this procurement: Construction and Procurement Delivery, Supplies and Services Division, is a Centre of Procurement Expertise and provides a central procurement function for central government in Northern Ireland.
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVWG-8426-YWXV
303 Airport Road West
Belfast
BT3 9ED
United Kingdom
Region: UKN06 - Belfast