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

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD)

Published: Aug 4, 2026

Updated: Aug 5, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the social protection and Youth sectors, with a focus on Labor Market. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 441,280. Proposals must be submitted before September 1, 2026.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the social protection sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

The Council wishes to appoint a suitably experienced external partner (the Partner) to deliver a Get Work Ready Programme on behalf of NMD LMP. The Partner will be responsible for the design, development, and delivery of the Newry, Mourne and Down Labour Market Partnership (NMD LMP) Get Work Ready programme across the entire Council area. Aimed at supporting individuals who are unemployed or economically inactive to progress into employment, education, training, or other pathways, the Get Work Ready programme will enhance employability and long-term labour market participation, while aligning delivery with local labour market needs and the strategic objectives of the Labour Market Partnership. Delivery of the Get Work Ready programme by the Partner will provide targeted, personalised, and effective employment support and advice to individuals seeking work. The programme is expected to achieve positive and sustained employment outcomes by supporting participants to secure fulfilling, long-term paid employment, and to assist those currently in lower-paid roles, including individuals in receipt of Universal Credit, to progress into higher-paid employment. All employment outcomes must meet a minimum threshold of 16 hours per week and be paid at or above the National Minimum Wage.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on August 4, 2026. Last refreshed 5 days ago. Reference: 073745-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD)

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD) has issued 155 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 8 currently open and 82 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Construction & Civil Works, Education & Training, and Tourism. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: August 4, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 073745-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is September 1, 2026. You have 22 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD) in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the Social Protection & Welfare sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is £441,280 - £441,280. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.