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The Department for the Economy is seeking tenders for the delivery of the Skills for Life and Work Programme 2025. The programme will support a diverse cohort of young people through a relevant and empowering vocational education and training experience that equips them for progression to higher levels of learning or to employment, according to their own aspirations. The overall aim of the Programme is to ensure continuity of youth vocational education and training provision, contribute to social and economic inclusion, deliver skills learning and achievement, and act as a pathway to any next step. Many participants will enter the Programme with a disability or disabilities, and/or with a complex range of issues and barriers to learning and achievement, including mental wellbeing challenges and mental health difficulties. Additional disability support will be the responsibility of the training provider to deliver or source. Payment for this support will be covered in the funding table and contractual measures will be in place to ensure that this additional funding is ring-fenced and directed towards those young people with disabilities. Suppliers should refer to the Specification Schedule for full detail on the deliverables of this contract.
| Supplier | Identifier | Award Value | Lots Won | Cross-References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21TRAINING LIMITED | NI675540 | ~£195,000,000 estimated from lot values | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
| ASHTON COMMUNITY TRUST | CCNI: NIC104639 Companies House: NI034595 | ~£195,000,000 estimated from lot values | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
| BRYSON ENERGY | CCNI: NIC100960 Companies House: NI603445 | ~£195,000,000 estimated from lot values | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
| CLANRYE GROUP LIMITED | NP000266 | ~£195,000,000 estimated from lot values | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
| Coalisland Training Services Ltd | CCNI: NIC100770 | ~£390,000,000 estimated from lot values | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
| CRAFT TRAINING LTD | NI619847 | ~£195,000,000 estimated from lot values | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
| DERRY YOUTH AND COMMUNITY WORKSHOP LIMITED | NP000202 | ~£195,000,000 estimated from lot values | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
| D.F.P.F. LIMITED | NI041643 | ~£195,000,000 estimated from lot values | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
| DISABILITY ACTION (NI) | CCNI: NIC100004 Companies House: NI019258 | ~£195,000,000 estimated from lot values | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
| GAELCHURSAI LIMITED | NI606540 | ~£195,000,000 estimated from lot values | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
| GET SKILLS EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING LTD | 07083531 | ~£195,000,000 estimated from lot values | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
| IMPACT TRAINING (N.I) LIMITED | NP000226 | ~£195,000,000 estimated from lot values | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
| LIMESTONE YOUTH TRAINING PROJECT LIMITED | NP000239 | ~£195,000,000 estimated from lot values | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
| RUTLEDGE TRAINING LIMITED | NI650791 | ~£195,000,000 estimated from lot values | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
| Skilled NI | CCNI: NIC108364 Companies House: NP000219 | ~£195,000,000 estimated from lot values | 1 lot Lot 1 | CH MISMATCH CF says NP000219, but CH says it's BELFAST CENTRAL TRAINING LIMITED |
| Springboard Opportunities Ltd | CCNI: NIC101249 Companies House: NI027175 | ~£390,000,000 estimated from lot values | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
| SPRINGVALE TRAINING LIMITED | CCNI: NIC101512 Companies House: NI026947 | ~£195,000,000 estimated from lot values | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
| THE NOW PROJECT LIMITED | NI043774 | ~£195,000,000 estimated from lot values | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
| ULSTER SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT LIMITED | NI005192 | ~£195,000,000 estimated from lot values | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
| WORKFORCE TRAINING SERVICES LIMITED | CCNI: NIC101872 Companies House: NI031308 | ~£195,000,000 estimated from lot values | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
This procurement was divided into 1 lots, each awarded separately. 22 bids were received in total.
| Lot | Value | Bids Received | Awarded To | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 Sept 2025 – Jul 2027 | £195,000,000 | 22 | LIMESTONE YOUTH TRAINING PROJECT LIMITED CRAFT TRAINING LTD Coalisland Training Services Ltd | active |
Notices published under the Procurement Act 2023 name every bidder, including unsuccessful ones.
| Bidder | Bid on | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| 21TRAINING LIMITED | Lot 1 | Won |
| ASHTON COMMUNITY TRUST | Lot 1 | Won |
| BRYSON ENERGY | Lot 1 | Won |
| CLANRYE GROUP LIMITED | Lot 1 | Won |
| Coalisland Training Services Ltd | Lot 1 | Won |
| CRAFT TRAINING LTD | Lot 1 | Won |
| D.F.P.F. LIMITED | Lot 1 | Won |
| DERRY YOUTH AND COMMUNITY WORKSHOP LIMITED | Lot 1 | Won |
| DISABILITY ACTION (NI) | Lot 1 | Won |
| GAELCHURSAI LIMITED | Lot 1 | Won |
| GET SKILLS EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING LTD | Lot 1 | Won |
| IMPACT TRAINING (N.I) LIMITED | Lot 1 | Won |
| LIMESTONE YOUTH TRAINING PROJECT LIMITED | Lot 1 | Won |
| RUTLEDGE TRAINING LIMITED | Lot 1 | Won |
| Skilled NI | Lot 1 | Won |
| Springboard Opportunities Ltd | Lot 1 | Won |
| SPRINGVALE TRAINING LIMITED | Lot 1 | Won |
| THE NOW PROJECT LIMITED | Lot 1 | Won |
| ULSTER SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT LIMITED | Lot 1 | Won |
| WORKFORCE TRAINING SERVICES LIMITED | Lot 1 | Won |
Weightings from the notice.
Government spending data: These suppliers have received £7,761,275 in 121 payments (over £25k) from HMPPS, MHCLG, Home Office, DLUHC, Greater London Authority and 1 more public bodies (2021-07-20 to 2026-05-28).