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T23-116BUS PEACEPLUS Operation Desperation

DERRY CITY AND STRABANE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Award

24 Jul 2025 at 10:05

Tender

19 Dec 2023 at 11:29

Summary of the contracting process

Derry City and Strabane District Council, in collaboration with the European Union, has initiated a comprehensive community action programme titled "T23-116BUS PEACEPLUS Operation Desperation". This project, inspired by the origins of Foyle Women's Aid, spans two years and centres around arts and theatre-based initiatives focusing on women and domestic violence. The procurement falls under the services category and is classified under "Community action programme". The project is being carried out in Derry, UK. The tendering process, employing an open procedure, is active, and the submission period is scheduled to conclude by 9 February 2024. The subsequent evaluation and award of bids are planned to occur on the same day. Interested suppliers are expected to submit bids electronically through the eTendersNI portal.

This tender presents a vital opportunity for businesses specialising in community programmes, arts, and theatre to collaborate on projects that aim to engage and empower women and address domestic violence. North West Play Resource Centre has been awarded the contract, showing successful bids from an SME. Companies that can offer innovative and impactful services within these fields stand to benefit from participating in this initiative. It is particularly suitable for local enterprises with a deep understanding of community engagement and the ability to deliver quality programmes that resonate with women's experiences and histories. This project not only offers business growth for involved parties but also enhances their profile within the regional community development sphere.

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Notice Title

T23-116BUS PEACEPLUS Operation Desperation

Notice Description

Derry City and Strabane District Council invite suppliers to tender for a PeacePlus Operation Desperation. A 2-year project which is inspired by the story of Foyle Women's Aid founding through occupying the vacant Pump Street building in 1976. The project will be delivered through arts/theatre-based initiatives around women and domestic violence with historical and contemporary context. This community engagement programme will uncover seldom heard stories and will accredit lesser-known community leaders from across the council district. The co-design process identified the need for the voices of local women who have experienced domestic violence to be heard and the importance of how Women's Aid supported these women through their journey. Please refer to the CfT documents for further detail.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Derry City and Strabane District Council invite suppliers to tender for a PeacePlus Operation Desperation. A 2-year project which is inspired by the story of Foyle Women's Aid founding through occupying the vacant Pump Street building in 1976. The project will be delivered through arts/theatre-based initiatives around women and domestic violence with historical and contemporary context. This community engagement programme will uncover seldom heard stories and will accredit lesser-known community leaders from across the council district. The co-design process identified the need for the voices of local women who have experienced domestic violence to be heard and the importance of how Women's Aid supported these women through their journey. Please refer to the CfT documents for further detail.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0426ca
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042650-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85322000 - Community action programme

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£157,480 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£157,480 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£157,257 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DERRY CITY AND STRABANE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

EUROPEAN UNION

Contact Name
Via eTendersNI Messaging
Contact Email
tenders@derystrabane.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DERRY
Postcode
BT48 7NN
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN0A Derry City and Strabane
Delivery Location
TLN0A Derry City and Strabane

Local Authority
Derry City and Strabane
Electoral Ward
Northland
Westminster Constituency
Foyle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NORTH WEST PLAY RESOURCE CENTRE

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