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T25-008BUS PEACEPLUS Ballyarnett Women's Programme Reissue

DERRY CITY AND STRABANE DISTRICT COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 6 releases in its history.

Award

02 Jun 2025 at 12:51

Award

02 Jun 2025 at 11:21

Tender

22 Jan 2025 at 13:32

Award

10 Dec 2024 at 15:16

Tender

15 Nov 2024 at 09:37

Tender

06 Sep 2024 at 09:17

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process pertaining to the "T25-008BUS PEACEPLUS Ballyarnett Women’s Programme Reissue" has been successfully completed by Derry City and Strabane District Council, a regional authority based in the UK. This project, classified under the Community action programme (CPV 85322000), was aimed at delivering a cross-community women's leadership initiative within the Ballyarnett area and across nearby communities, promoting peacebuilding efforts. The procurement method adopted was an open procedure, with the tender status now marked complete as of 2nd June 2025. The awarded contract, valued at £94,931.38, went to VERBAL ARTS CENTRE NORTHERN IRELAND LIMITED THE. It was funded under the PEACEPLUS Programme 2021-2027 by the European Union.

This tender represents a worthwhile opportunity for organisations equipped to support community and cultural initiatives, particularly those with expertise in empowerment and leadership programmes. Businesses focused on social services, cultural diversity, and community health could greatly benefit from engaging in such projects, due to the broad outreach and impact potential. With key emphasis on training and cross-community engagement, companies specialising in education, health and wellbeing, and cultural integration are well-placed to compete and contribute to the programme's goals. This programme not only fosters community cohesion but also bolsters organisational profiles within peace and educational frameworks, ideal for SMEs seeking expansion in regional public service sectors.

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Notice Title

T25-008BUS PEACEPLUS Ballyarnett Women's Programme Reissue

Notice Description

Derry City and Strabane District Council invite suppliers to tender for PeacePlus Ballyarnett Women's Programme. Derry City and Strabane District Council are seeking an organisation to co-ordinate and deliver a cross-community women's leadership programme examining exploring cultural traditions and beliefs. Originating from the Ballyarnett Co-Design process, this project will engage women from the Ballyarnett DEA (predominantly a Catholic / Nationalist / Republican CNR community) with outreach across the district and Waterside communities directly over the Foyle Bridge (Caw/Nelson Drive, Irish Street) predominantly from Protestant / Unionist / Loyalist PUL community. Dialogue will explore shared experiences/challenges, build trust and break down barriers. The project has three main elements: 1. Women's Development Programme: Training and support to empower women with skills, knowledge and confidence to become community leaders/influencers for peacebuilding. Building women's groups to engage in intergenerational and cross community activities and initiatives. Will cater for diverse ability levels and in particular young women who are at the beginning of their peace building journey. Includes 1 study visit. 2. Learning Together Programme: Good Relations/Cultural Diversity. Facilitates participants to explore each other cultures through workshops, relevant visits and 1 day trip. Cultivates mutual understanding, challenging perceptions/prejudice, forms friendships, trust and opens respectful and informed dialogue. 3. Learning Together Programme: Health and Wellbeing. Facilitates participants to explore each other's cultures through workshops, relevant visits and 1 day trip. Cultivates mutual understanding, awareness of relevant health and wellbeing issues and skills, forms friendships, trust and opens respectful and informed dialogue. Arising from the Co-design process in a Ballyarnett District Electoral Area (DEA), this project should strive to bring key benefit to that area. This project is under the Thriving and Peaceful Communities Theme. Your submission must be submitted via etendersNI, via this CFT. No other method of submissions will be accepted. Please refer to the CfT documents for further detail.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Derry City and Strabane District Council invite suppliers to tender for PeacePlus Ballyarnett Women's Programme. Derry City and Strabane District Council are seeking an organisation to co-ordinate and deliver a cross-community women's leadership programme examining exploring cultural traditions and beliefs. Originating from the Ballyarnett Co-Design process, this project will engage women from the Ballyarnett DEA (predominantly a Catholic / Nationalist / Republican CNR community) with outreach across the district and Waterside communities directly over the Foyle Bridge (Caw/Nelson Drive, Irish Street) predominantly from Protestant / Unionist / Loyalist PUL community. Dialogue will explore shared experiences/challenges, build trust and break down barriers. The project has three main elements: 1. Women's Development Programme: Training and support to empower women with skills, knowledge and confidence to become community leaders/influencers for peacebuilding. Building women's groups to engage in intergenerational and cross community activities and initiatives. Will cater for diverse ability levels and in particular young women who are at the beginning of their peace building journey. Includes 1 study visit. 2. Learning Together Programme: Good Relations/Cultural Diversity. Facilitates participants to explore each other cultures through workshops, relevant visits and 1 day trip. Cultivates mutual understanding, challenging perceptions/prejudice, forms friendships, trust and opens respectful and informed dialogue. 3. Learning Together Programme: Health and Wellbeing. Facilitates participants to explore each other's cultures through workshops, relevant visits and 1 day trip. Cultivates mutual understanding, awareness of relevant health and wellbeing issues and skills, forms friendships, trust and opens respectful and informed dialogue. Arising from the Co-design process in a Ballyarnett District Electoral Area (DEA), this project should strive to bring key benefit to that area. This project is under the Thriving and Peaceful Communities Theme. Your submission must be submitted via etendersNI, via this CFT. No other method of submissions will be accepted. Please refer to the CfT documents for further detail.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0498ac
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029156-2025
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
£96,100 Under £100K
Lots Value
£96,100 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£94,931 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active, Unsuccessful
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@derrystrabane.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

VERBAL ARTS CENTRE NORTHERN IRELAND LIMITED THE

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