Contract

ID 5828340 - DfE - Skills for Life and Work Programme 2025

  • Department for the Economy - DfE

UK7: Contract details notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-055902

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-0517ac (view related notices)

Published 11 September 2025, 3:44pm

Scope

Reference

ID 5828340

Description

The Department for the Economy is seeking tenders for the delivery of the Skills for Life and Work Programme 2025. The programme will support a diverse cohort of young people through a relevant and empowering vocational education and training experience that equips them for progression to higher levels of learning or to employment, according to their own aspirations. The overall aim of the Programme is to ensure continuity of youth vocational education and training provision, contribute to social and economic inclusion, deliver skills learning and achievement, and act as a pathway to any next step. Many participants will enter the Programme with a disability or disabilities, and/or with a complex range of issues and barriers to learning and achievement, including mental wellbeing challenges and mental health difficulties. Additional disability support will be the responsibility of the training provider to deliver or source. Payment for this support will be covered in the funding table and contractual measures will be in place to ensure that this additional funding is ring-fenced and directed towards those young people with disabilities. Suppliers should refer to the Specification Schedule for full detail on the deliverables of this contract.

Contract 1. ID 5828340 - DfE - Skills for Life and Work Programme 2025

Suppliers (20)

Contract value

  • £195,000,000 excluding VAT
  • £234,000,000 including VAT

Above the relevant threshold

Date signed

14 August 2025

Contract dates

  • 15 August 2025 to 31 July 2027
  • Possible extension to 31 July 2031
  • 5 years, 11 months, 17 days

Description of possible extension:

There will be an option to extend the Initial Contract Period for a further four one-year periods , and if the Contract is extended the Programme will remain open to new participant entrants during the extension period. Participants recruited during the Initial Contract Period or the extension period will have a training entitlement as set out in the Operational Requirements.

Main procurement category

Services

CPV classifications

  • 80000000 - Education and training services
  • 80210000 - Technical and vocational secondary education services
  • 80310000 - Youth education services
  • 80500000 - Training services
  • 80521000 - Training programme services
  • 80530000 - Vocational training services
  • 80531100 - Industrial training services
  • 80531200 - Technical training services

Contract locations

  • UKN - Northern Ireland

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

66 Main Street

Strabane

BT82 8AX

United Kingdom

Email: oward@21.training

Website: http://www.21.training/

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 5828340 - DfE - Skills for Life and Work Programme 2025

ASHTON COMMUNITY TRUST

  • Charity Commission for Northern Ireland: NIC104639

Ashton Centre, 5 Churchill Street

Belfast

BT15 2BP

United Kingdom

Email: ciara.rea@ashtoncentre.com

Website: http://www.ashtoncentre.com/

Region: UKN06 - Belfast

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): Yes

Supported employment provider: No

Public service mutual: Yes

Contract 1. ID 5828340 - DfE - Skills for Life and Work Programme 2025

BRYSON ENERGY

  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQTM-8685-CBDQ

2 Rivers Edge

Belfast

BT6 8DN

United Kingdom

Email: advice@brysonenergy.org

Website: http://www.brysonpathways.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 5828340 - DfE - Skills for Life and Work Programme 2025

CLANRYE GROUP LIMITED

  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPNC-9517-DCRP

Slieve Gullion Courtyard, 89 Drumintee Road

Newry

BT35 8SW

United Kingdom

Email: info@clanryegroup.com

Website: http://www.clanryegroup.com/

Region: UKN08 - Newry, Mourne and Down

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): Yes

Supported employment provider: No

Public service mutual: No

Contract 1. ID 5828340 - DfE - Skills for Life and Work Programme 2025

Coalisland Training Services Ltd

  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLPQ-1249-DXWG

51 DUNGANNON ROAD

DUNGANNON

BT71 4HP

United Kingdom

Email: info@coalislandtrainingservices.co.uk

Website: http://www.coalislandtrainingservices.co.uk/

Region: UKN0B - Mid Ulster

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): Yes

Supported employment provider: No

Public service mutual: No

Contract 1. ID 5828340 - DfE - Skills for Life and Work Programme 2025

CRAFT TRAINING LTD

  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPBR-9124-LYXL

83 LAUREL DRIVE

STRABANE

BT82 9PN

United Kingdom

Email: laura@crafttrainingonline.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 5828340 - DfE - Skills for Life and Work Programme 2025

D.F.P.F. LIMITED

  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMQR-4417-CMCJ

Aisling House

Belfast

BT9 5FL

United Kingdom

Email: hello@people-1st.co.uk

Website: http://www.people-1st.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 5828340 - DfE - Skills for Life and Work Programme 2025

DERRY YOUTH AND COMMUNITY WORKSHOP LIMITED

  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLQM-7429-XRTW

6 Society Street

Derry

BT486PJ

United Kingdom

Email: declandoherty@dycw.co.uk

Website: https://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 5828340 - DfE - Skills for Life and Work Programme 2025

DISABILITY ACTION (NI)

  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYCH-2357-XRDW

Portside Business Park

Belfast

BT3 9ED

United Kingdom

Email: hq@disabilityaction.org

Website: http://www.disabilityaction.org/

Region: UKN06 - Belfast

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): Yes

Supported employment provider: No

Public service mutual: No

Contract 1. ID 5828340 - DfE - Skills for Life and Work Programme 2025

GAELCHURSAI LIMITED

  • 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): No

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): Yes

Supported employment provider: No

Public service mutual: No

Contract 1. ID 5828340 - DfE - Skills for Life and Work Programme 2025

GET SKILLS EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING LTD

  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCWM-2653-WRMG

86-90, Paul Street

London

EC2A 4NE

United Kingdom

Email: businessdevelopment@getsetuk.co.uk

Website: https://www.getsetuk.co.uk/

Region: UKI41 - Hackney and Newham

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 5828340 - DfE - Skills for Life and Work Programme 2025

IMPACT TRAINING (N.I) LIMITED

  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTZH-2752-JBMM

16 Lanark Way

BELFAST

BT133DE

United Kingdom

Email: gmckay@impactraining.com

Website: https://www.impacttrainingltd.com/

Region: UKN06 - Belfast

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): Yes

Supported employment provider: No

Public service mutual: No

Contract 1. ID 5828340 - DfE - Skills for Life and Work Programme 2025

LIMESTONE YOUTH TRAINING PROJECT LIMITED

  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGVP-3322-YNRJ

10-12 Rosemary Street

Belfast

BT1 1QD

United Kingdom

Email: colette@acamdeytrainingschool.com

Website: http://www.acamdeytrainingschool.com/

Region: UKN06 - Belfast

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): Yes

Supported employment provider: No

Public service mutual: No

Contract 1. ID 5828340 - DfE - Skills for Life and Work Programme 2025

RUTLEDGE TRAINING LIMITED

  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCMC-5655-BRMN

Rutledge House, 25-27 New Row

Coleraine

BT52 1AD

United Kingdom

Email: teisen@rutledgegroup.co.uk

Website: http://www.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 5828340 - DfE - Skills for Life and Work Programme 2025

Skilled NI

  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBBR-2434-VGMZ

98-102 Donegall Street

Belfast

BT1 2GW

United Kingdom

Email: beth@skilledni.org

Website: http://www.skilledni.org/

Region: UKN06 - Belfast

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): Yes

Supported employment provider: No

Public service mutual: No

Contract 1. ID 5828340 - DfE - Skills for Life and Work Programme 2025

Springboard Opportunities Ltd

  • Charity Commission for Northern Ireland: NIC101249

112-114 Donegall Street Belfast

Belfast

BT1 2GX

United Kingdom

Email: stephorourke@springboard-opps.org

Website: http://www.springboard-opps.org/

Region: UKN06 - Belfast

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): Yes

Supported employment provider: No

Public service mutual: No

Contract 1. ID 5828340 - DfE - Skills for Life and Work Programme 2025

SPRINGVALE TRAINING LIMITED

  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDNM-3142-XDDG

200 Springfield Road

Belfast

BT12 7DB

United Kingdom

Email: j.barr@springvalelearning.com

Website: http://www.springvalelearning.com/

Region: UKN06 - Belfast

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): Yes

Supported employment provider: No

Public service mutual: No

Contract 1. ID 5828340 - DfE - Skills for Life and Work Programme 2025

THE NOW PROJECT LIMITED

  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYWL-2672-ZBBX

The Now Group, 15-17 Grosvenor Road

Belfast

BT12 4GN

United Kingdom

Email: tenders@nowgroup.org

Website: http://www.nowgroup.org/

Region: UKN06 - Belfast

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): Yes

Supported employment provider: No

Public service mutual: No

Contract 1. ID 5828340 - DfE - Skills for Life and Work Programme 2025

ULSTER SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT LIMITED

  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCNQ-8713-MMZX

182-188 Cambrai Street

Belfast

BT13 3JH

United Kingdom

Email: info@usel.co.uk

Website: http://usel.co.uk/

Region: UKN06 - Belfast

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No

Supported employment provider: No

Public service mutual: Yes

Contract 1. ID 5828340 - DfE - Skills for Life and Work Programme 2025

WORKFORCE TRAINING SERVICES LIMITED

  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNLQ-4815-NDDQ

88-90 Springfield Road

Belfast

BT12 7AJ

United Kingdom

Email: rmccabe@workforceonline.org

Website: http://www.workforceonline.org/

Region: UKN06 - Belfast

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): Yes

Supported employment provider: No

Public service mutual: No

Contract 1. ID 5828340 - DfE - Skills for Life and Work Programme 2025

Contracting authority

Department for the Economy - DfE

  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZXX-5679-MBYZ

39/49 Adelaide Street

Belfast

BT28FD

United Kingdom

Email: SSDAdmin.CPD@finance-ni.gov.uk

Website: https://www.economy-ni.gov.uk/

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 & 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

Clare House 303 Airport Road West

Belfast

BT39ED

United Kingdom

Email: SSDAdmin.CPD@finance-ni.gov.uk

Website: https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/topics/procurement

Region: UKN06 - Belfast

Contact organisation

Contact CPD - Supplies & Services Division for any enquiries.