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T25-176BUS Development and Delivery of an Inclusive Employment Academy for DCSDC LMP

Derry City and Strabane District Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Derry City and Strabane District Council

Buyer Address: 98 Strand Road, Derry, UKN0A, BT48 7NN, United Kingdom

Contact Email: tenders@derrystrabane.com

Status
complete
Procedure
open
Value
33600.0 GBP
Published
19 Jan 2026, 11:50
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
20 Jan 2026, 00:00
Contract End
30 Sep 2026, 22:59
Category
n/a
CPV
80000000 - Education and training services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
D.F.P.F. Ltd
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

Awards

Award Title: T25-176BUS Development and Delivery of an Inclusive Employment Academy for DCSDC LMP

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