CA18317 - ITT 47/2026 - Labour Market Partnership (LMP) - Get Work Ready Programme

What this is

The Council seeks an experienced external partner to design, develop, and deliver the Newry, Mourne and Down Labour Market Partnership Get Work Ready Programme across the Council area. The programme will support unemployed and economically inactive individuals to progress into employment, education, training, or other pathways, with a focus on achieving sustained employment outcomes at or above National Minimum Wage for a minimum of 16 hours per week.

Key points

• Open procedure suitable for SMEs; estimated value GBP 441,280
• Deadline: 1 September 2026, 12:00 noon via https://suppliers.multiquote.com
• Partner must design, develop, and deliver Get Work Ready Programme across entire Newry, Mourne and Down Council area
• Programme targets unemployed and economically inactive individuals; employment outcomes must be minimum 16 hours/week at or above National Minimum Wage
• Bidder must demonstrate suitable experience in employment support and labour market programme delivery
• Contact MultiQuote (020 3920 8054) for clarifications; register on portal to access full tender documents (CA18317)

Who can bid

Open procedure; SME suitable. Bidders must register on https://suppliers.multiquote.com to access the full tender (CA18317).

Money

Estimated contract value: GBP 441,280. All employment outcomes must meet minimum threshold of 16 hours per week at or above National Minimum Wage.

How to submit

Submit via https://suppliers.multiquote.com portal. Deadline: 1 September 2026, 12:00 noon.

Clarifications

Contact MultiQuote on 020 3920 8054 for queries.

Classification

CPV 80400000 — Adult and other education services 80000000 — Education and training services80570000 — Personal development training services75200000 — Provision of services to the community Northern IrelandNewry, Mourne and Down