Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council Local Economic Partnership Leadership and Management Programme

Buyer

Armagh City Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council

Estimated value

Value not stated

Location

Northern Ireland

Deadline

17 November 2026

Published

27 October 2026

Category

Personal development training services

Trade

Training and education

Suitable for SMEs

Not flagged

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In plain English

The council seeks a leadership and management training programme for micro, small, and social enterprises in the Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon area. Bidders may form a consortium to meet contract requirements, and the programme targets businesses with a 12-month minimum trading history.

Description from the notice

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.