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T2563 PEACEPLUS Employability - Language Up Belfast

BELFAST CITY COUNCIL

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Award

12 Mar 2025 at 09:14

Tender

18 Oct 2024 at 12:03

Summary of the contracting process

Belfast City Council is initiating the procurement process for the "T2563 PEACEPLUS Employability – Language Up Belfast" project under the industry category of Education and Training Services. This tender is part of the Belfast PEACEPLUS Local Community Action Plan supported by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB). The contract focuses on providing a structured programme over three years for 816 people whose first language is not English, aiming to enhance their vocational language skills and integration into the labour market in Belfast. The procurement method is an open procedure, and businesses must submit their bids by 18th November 2024. The tender process officially begins on the same day at 13:00, following the electronic submission on the e-sourcing platform.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth to businesses within the education and training service sector, particularly those experienced in vocational language learning and employability programmes. Companies that specialise in cultural event organisation services, resource management, and performance monitoring would find this tender well-suited to their expertise. The project's focus on social value and integration of minority ethnic backgrounds aligns well with businesses committed to community engagement and inclusion. There is an option for contract extension up to six months, subject to funding and necessary approvals, which presents further growth potential for the successful bidder.

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Notice Title

T2563 PEACEPLUS Employability - Language Up Belfast

Notice Description

PEACEPLUS Employability - Language Up Belfast Tender This Contract is for the development and delivery of the Employability - Language Up project, a structured programme of activity over 3 years that combines vocationally oriented language learning with practical aspects of living and working in Belfast for 816 people whose first language is not English. The focus of this project is to provide opportunities for 816 people from minority ethnic backgrounds to develop the necessary skills, knowledge and language to support their integration, inclusion and ability to access the labour market and share in Belfast's success. Contract value PEACEPLUS Employability - Language Up Belfast Tender forms parts of the Belfast PEACEPLUS Local Community Action Plan, which is supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB).

Lot Information

Lot 1

PEACEPLUS Employability - Language Up Belfast Tender This Contract is for the development and delivery of the Employability - Language Up project, a structured programme of activity over 3 years that combines vocationally oriented language learning with practical aspects of living and working in Belfast for 816 people whose first language is not English. The focus of this project is to provide opportunities for 816 people from minority ethnic backgrounds to develop the necessary skills, knowledge and language to support their integration, inclusion and ability to access the labour market and share in Belfast's success. Contract value PEACEPLUS Employability - Language Up Belfast Tender forms parts of the Belfast PEACEPLUS Local Community Action Plan, which is supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB).

Options: Option to extend for 6 months subject to funding and all necessary approvals.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04adb7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008882-2025
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

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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

79952100 - Cultural event organisation services

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£447,513 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£447,513 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20251 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
Additional Buyers

EUROPEAN UNION

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cps@belfastcity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 90320202

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT2 8GD
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

DFPF LTD T/A PEOPLE 1ST

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