Scope
Reference
T25/26-054
Description
Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council on behalf of the Local Government Training Group (LGTG) is seeking to appoint a framework of providers who can be called upon to deliver ILMs level 2, 3 and 5 leadership programmes to relevant staff across the 11 District Councils. More specific details can be found in the documentation provided.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £950,400 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 2 February 2026 to 1 February 2028
- Possible extension to 1 February 2030
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
Option to extend the contract for 2 further periods of 12 months each.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Contract locations
- UKN - Northern Ireland
Lot 1. ILM level 2 Award in leadership and team skills
Description
Delivery of ILM level 2 Award in leadership and team skills
Lot value (estimated)
- £264,000 excluding VAT
- £316,800 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. ILM level 3 Award in Leadership and Management
Description
Delivery of ILM level 3 Award in Leadership and Management
Lot value (estimated)
- £264,000 excluding VAT
- £316,800 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3. ILM level 5 Award in Leadership and management skills
Description
Delivery of ILM level 5 Award in Leadership and management skills
Lot value (estimated)
- £264,000 excluding VAT
- £316,800 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
6
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
Prices are in line with the rates quoted in the tender document. The first ranked supplier will be given first refusal to each training requirement. If the 1st ranked provider is not available to carry out particular training on required dates within reason, the 2nd ranked provider may be given that opportunity.
Award method when using the framework
Without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
NI District Councils as follows;
• Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council
• Ards and North Down Borough Council
• Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council
• Belfast City Council
• Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council
• Derry City and Strabane District Council
• Fermanagh and Omagh District Council - Enniskillen Office
• Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council
• Mid and East Antrim Borough Council
• Mid Ulster District Council - Dungannon
• Newry, Mourne and Down District Council
Contracting authority location restrictions
- UKN - Northern Ireland
Submission
Enquiry deadline
2 January 2026, 11:59pm
Tender submission deadline
9 January 2026, 11:59pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
1 February 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Methodology-Service delivery proposals | Quality | 60% |
| Cost | Cost | 30% |
| Team Members Experience | Quality | 10% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHHT-5875-NTNM
Lagan Valley Island
Lisburn
BT27 4RL
United Kingdom
Region: UKN0E - Lisburn and Castlereagh
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Northern Ireland