Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council Local Economic Partnership Leadership and Management Programme
Armagh City Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council · published 27 Oct 2026
- Deadline
- 17 Nov 2026, 12:00 · questions by 10 Nov 2026, 12:00
- Estimated value
- £200,000 excluding VAT where stated
- Procedure
- Below threshold - open competition · below threshold
- Contract dates
- 2 Dec 2026 to 31 Mar 2028
- Where
- Northern Ireland (buyer's location)
- Categories (CPV)
- 80570000 Personal development training services
- 80530000 Vocational training services
- 80400000 Adult and other education services
- Small businesses
- The buyer marks this as suitable for SMEs.
- Award criteria
Quality 90% Cost 10% Most Advantageous Tender
Description
The ABC Local Economic Partnership (ABC LEP) Launched in June 2025, the ABC LEP brings together six equal partners: ABC Council Local Enterprise Partners Southern Regional College Community & Voluntary Sector Panel ABC Labour Market Partnership ABC Business Partnership Alliance The LEP is funded by the DfE Regional Balance Fund (£4.509m, 2025-2028) and is tasked with addressing structural economic barriers and designing local interventions. The Action Plan focuses on three priority themes:
1. Land Availability & Development (capital)
2. Business Workspace Development (capital)
3. Supporting Business Growth (revenue) The Leadership and Management programme is an important strand of theme three, Supporting Business Growth. The programme is open to leaders working in a micro, small, and social enterprises (up to 50 employees) from all sectors in Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council area with a 12-month minimum trading history. Organisations may form a consortium, where necessary, to meet the requirements of the contract.
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