Tender for the Provision of a Social Economy Programme for Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Boro

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Armagh City Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council have identified the support and growth of the social economy as a priority. The council wishes to appoint a suitable experienced organisation to deliver a Social Economy Programme in the Borough Council Area. The community and voluntary sector and social enterprises play a key role in stabilising disadvantaged communities, providing linkages to training and employment opportunities and in building good relations and community cohesion at local levels. The key aim of the programme is to support the development of the social economy sector in the council area by helping the development of sound business plans and the establishment of social enterprises which will provide goods and services, generate income and create employment opportunities.