This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

26 Jun 2025 at 08:58

Award

18 Mar 2025 at 10:02

Tender

30 Jan 2025 at 16:48

Tender

05 Sep 2024 at 14:03

Planning

12 Aug 2024 at 13:57

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "T2558a PEACEPLUS Youth Empowerment Project Strand 4 Young Adults" was spearheaded by Belfast City Council, a regional authority located in Belfast, United Kingdom. This initiative, focusing on education and training services, is part of the larger PEACEPLUS Community Empowerment Programme, supported by the Special EU Programmes Body. The specific strand concentrates on engaging 96 young adults, aged 19-25, in a cross-community project aimed at developing their leadership capabilities to promote peacebuilding. The process, categorized as services procurement, follows an open procedure. The contract was awarded on 23rd June 2025, having a total value of £224,497, with GEMS NI Ltd as the supplier. The project forms part of the Belfast PEACEPLUS Local Community Action Plan and contributes to its Thriving and Peaceful Communities theme.

This tender is an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in community engagement, educational services, and peacebuilding activities. Companies with experience in delivering cross-community and youth empowerment programs would be well-suited to compete for such contracts. The project aims to build capacity and leadership skills among participants, providing a significant opportunity for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) specializing in youth development, community leadership, and social cohesion initiatives. By engaging in this procurement, businesses can showcase their expertise in fostering social value and contribute positively to community development while expanding their operational footprint in this sector. This initiative not only offers financial growth potential but also aligns businesses with values of diversity, inclusion, and peacebuilding.

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Notice Title

T2558a PEACEPLUS Youth Empowerment Project Strand 4 Young Adults

Notice Description

The Strand 4 Young Adults engages 96 Young Adults, aged 19-25 in a targeted cross community project focusing on building capacity of the young adults to develop as peer leaders in communities and help promote peace building. Participants will be engaged for 96 hours (100 hours for those young adults participating in an international residential). Contract value for Strand 4 is PS224,497 This Contract is for the development and delivery of peace building activity focusing on good relations, peace building, understanding difference, addressing sectarianism and racism, and embracing diversity. The project forms part of the Belfast PEACEPLUS Local Community Action Plan and is one strand of the wider Youth Empowerment Project - Inspiring Future Belfast which focuses on enabling young people to become ambassadors for peace in their communities and beyond with the goal of promoting and understanding peace. This contract contributes to the implementation of the Thriving and Peaceful Communities theme of the Belfast PEACEPLUS Local Community Action Plan. The project is supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB).

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Strand 4 Young Adults engages 96 Young Adults, aged 19-25 in a targeted cross community project focusing on building capacity of the young adults to develop as peer leaders in communities and help promote peace building. Participants will be engaged for 96 hours (100 hours for those young adults participating in an international residential). Contract value for Strand 4 is PS224,497 This Contract is for the development and delivery of peace building activity focusing on good relations, peace building, understanding difference, addressing sectarianism and racism, and embracing diversity. The project forms part of the Belfast PEACEPLUS Local Community Action Plan and is one strand of the wider Youth Empowerment Project - Inspiring Future Belfast which focuses on enabling young people to become ambassadors for peace in their communities and beyond with the goal of promoting and understanding peace. This contract contributes to the implementation of the Thriving and Peaceful Communities theme of the Belfast PEACEPLUS Local Community Action Plan. The project is supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB).

Options: Possibility of extension up to 6 months depending on funding, necessary approvals and satisfactory performance of contractor.

Lot Lot 1 Strand 1 9-12 year olds (Juniors)

To engage 1,500 children in a targeted cross community project focusing on building friendships, making friends with others from different communities and understanding diversity through fun / life skills activity

Options: Contract delivery is up to October 2027. Any potential extension up to 6 months is subject to funding availability and necessary approvals.

Lot Lot 2 Strand 2 12-15 year olds (intermediate)

To engage 350 young people in targeted cross community activity focusing on relationship building, life skills and leadership, including an action learning element.

Options: Contract delivery is up to October 2027. Any potential extension up to 6 months is subject to funding availability and necessary approvals.

Lot Lot 3 Strand 3 - 16-18 year olds (Seniors)

To engage 160 young people in a targeted cross community project focusing on a citizenship intervention model that includes education & training in good relations, diversity, human rights, equality, social justice, advocacy, social action, lobbying and campaigning.

Options: Contract delivery is up to October 2027. Any potential extension up to 6 months is subject to funding availability and necessary approvals.

Lot Lot 4 Strand 4 19-25 year olds (young adults)

To engage 96 young adults in a targeted cross community project focusing on building capacity of the young adults to develop as peer leaders in communities and help promote peace building. Participants should have the opportunity to develop a variety of skills, qualifications, and experience in Community Leadership, Youthwork in local communities, Good Relations, Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding.

Options: Contract delivery is up to October 2027. Any potential extension up to 6 months is subject to funding availability and necessary approvals.

Lot Lot 1

To engage 1,500 children in a targeted cross community project focusing on building friendships, making friends with others from different communities and understanding diversity through fun / life skills activity

Options: Possibility of extension up to 6 months subject to funding and all necessary approvals.

Lot Lot 2

To engage 350 young people in targeted cross community activity focusing on relationship building, life skills and leadership, including an action learning element.

Options: Possible extension up to 6 months subject to funding and all necessary approvals.

Lot Lot 3

To engage 160 young people in a targeted cross community project focusing on a citizenship intervention model that includes education & training in good relations, diversity, human rights, equality, social justice, advocacy, social action, lobbying and campaigning.

Options: Possible extension up to 6 months depending on funding and all necessary approvals.

Lot Lot 4

To engage 96 young adults in a targeted cross community project focusing on building capacity of the young adults to develop as peer leaders in communities and help promote peace building. Participants should have the opportunity to develop a variety of skills, qualifications, and experience in Community Leadership, Youthwork in local communities, Good Relations, Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding.

Options: Possible extension up to 6 months subject to funding and necessary approvals.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0489e4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035246-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning 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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80310000 - Youth education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£224,497 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£970,861 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£970,861 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
2 Sep 2024Expired
Award Date
27 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Belfast City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT2 8DJ
Postcode Area
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN06 Belfast

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
10
Supplier Names

Active Communities Network Limited

BEAM Creative Network

GEMS NI Ltd

GIGA Training Ltd

Lagmore Youth Project

Ledley Hall Boys and Girls Club Trust Ltd

R City Youth CIC

Rosario Youth Club

Streetbeat Youth Project

Youth Education Health Service (YEHA)

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