Award

T2551 Technical support for the Belfast Policing and Community Safety Partnership

BELFAST CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

11 Dec 2024 at 10:54

Tender

26 Sep 2024 at 10:30

Planning

27 Aug 2024 at 13:02

Summary of the contracting process

Belfast City Council has completed the procurement process for providing technical support to the Belfast Policing and Community Safety Partnership. The procurement, categorized under the business and management consultancy services industry, was concluded on 11th December 2024, with Ulster University being awarded the contract on 9th December 2024. The contract, valued at £180,000, encompasses a range of services including strategic assessment, formulation of strategic directions, programme evaluation, and annual action planning. The procurement followed an open procedure, targeting services for Belfast, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. The technical support contract spans a potential duration from 4 months up to 4 years and 6 months with options for additional activities if necessary.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in business consultancy, project management, and community action programmes. Companies with expertise in strategic planning, evaluation, and project management are well-suited to compete for similar tenders. The detailed scope of the contract, including strategic assessments and annual planning, underscores the need for experienced and capable suppliers who can contribute to the improved policing and community safety in Belfast. Engaging in such contracts not only provides substantial financial rewards but also fosters long-term collaborations with regional government bodies like Belfast City Council.

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Notice Title

T2551 Technical support for the Belfast Policing and Community Safety Partnership

Notice Description

Belfast City Council invited tenders from suitably qualified and experienced economic operators 'Bidders' for the provision of technical support for Belfast Policing and Community Safety Partnership.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Belfast City Council invited tenders from suitably qualified and experienced economic operators 'Bidders' for the provision of technical support for Belfast Policing and Community Safety Partnership. Additional information: Minimum value range of GBP 12 000.00 to a maximum of GBP 180 000.00 which has been calculated on the basis of a 4 month contract through to the maximum 4 years and 6 month contract including contract options.

Options: The allocated budget for the Contract across 4 years and 6 months is up to PS180,000.00 excluding VAT It is anticipated the budget per annum will not exceed PS35,000.00. The PS180k contract value in this notice includes for any potential options/variations under the contract which might include: Additional activities which require specialist or technical support to improve policing and community safety in Belfast; Additional activities which require specialist or technical support that contributes to community safety. The Council reserves the right to add or remove aspects from the Contract in line with the Council's requirements. Any contract variation may be subject to further Council internal approvals.

Renewal: The Contract shall be effective from the date of award of Contract for an initial period of 4 months up to 31st March 2025 with the option to renew on an annual basis for a further 4 years and 6 months (up to 54 months).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0495a9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039876-2024
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79421000 - Project-management services other than for construction work

85322000 - Community action programme

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
3 Oct 2024Expired
Award Date
9 Dec 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
BELFAST CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cps@belfastcity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT2 8DJ
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)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN06 Belfast

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ULSTER UNIVERSITY

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