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T26-064BUS Delivery of a Customer Facing Small Business Employment Academy for DCSDC LMP

Awarded to D.F.P.F. Ltd

Derry City and Strabane District Council(buyer)

Published
Published 24 April 2026
Deadline
Closed 22 May 2026

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Overview

Derry City and Strabane District Council procured delivery of a Customer Facing Small Business Employment Academy for 2025/26, targeting residents for employment in customer service roles across small local businesses such as retail, hospitality, and call centres. The contract, awarded to D.F.P.F. Ltd on 2 June 2026, includes qualifications and wraparound support services to address individual barriers and help secure employment. The delivery is now complete.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Procedure
Below threshold - open competition
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
Published
24 April 2026
Questions by
8 May 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Education and training services

Award outcome

Award date
2 June 2026
Contract period
28 May 2026 → 31 December 2026
Contract length
7 months
Bids received
1
Winner
  • D.F.P.F. Ltd

This contract ends on 31 December 2026.

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About the winner

D.F.P.F. Ltd

Based in
Belfast

3 other contracts from Derry City and Strabane District Council since 2025.

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Competition and scoring

Bids received

1

1 from SMEs

Open and restricted tenders in Education and training services drew a median of 4 bids over the last 24 months; 20% received only one.

Market context

Typical award in Education and training services

£56,250

Median of 7,125 awards in the last 24 months

Derry City and Strabane District Council in the last 12 months

76

contracts awarded, worth £12,501,350 in total

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    4 June 2026

  2. Contract Notice

    24 April 2026

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