Award

T2582 PEACEPLUS Community Connections Project

BELFAST CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

13 May 2025 at 11:10

Tender

22 Nov 2024 at 10:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Belfast City Council has launched the PEACEPLUS Community Connections Project, which falls under the recreational, cultural and sporting services category. The project seeks to integrate and include individuals from minority ethnic backgrounds, enhancing their representation and fostering connections within the Belfast community. This citywide initiative includes four main strands covering leadership, cultural facilitation, community connections, and network building, targeting 726 participants. The procurement process is at the award stage with an allocated budget of £638,135. The open procurement method ensures the participation of multiple vendors, with a project timeline extending from the anticipated contract award in February 2025 to December 2027, covering the region of UKN06. The contract has a provision to extend for up to six additional months upon approval.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in community services, ethnic integration programmes, and educational services. Given its focus on cultural and social inclusion, organisations with expertise in community networking, mentoring, and cultural facilitation are well-suited to compete. The involvement of multiple awarded suppliers, including GEMSNI Ltd and the Ballynafeigh Community Development Association, indicates an engaging opportunity for diverse local businesses keen on contributing to the community's growth and development while accessing EU-managed funding through the Special EU Programmes Body. Successful execution can not only result in financial growth but also enhance business reputation through active participation in a prominent public initiative.

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Notice Title

T2582 PEACEPLUS Community Connections Project

Notice Description

The PEACEPLUS Community Connections project aims to support the integration and inclusion of people from minority ethnic backgrounds to grow their representation and voices within the city as well as developing familiarity and links with other communities. This a citywide project that contains 4 separate but related strands: Strand 1: Community Leadership and Mentoring Programme Strand 2: Belfast Community Orientation and Cultural Facilitators Strand 3: Community Connectors Programme Strand 4: Community and Network Building The overall target requirement for the project is 726 participants) The project 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

The PEACEPLUS Community Connections project aims to support the integration and inclusion of people from minority ethnic backgrounds to grow their representation and voices within the city as well as developing familiarity and links with other communities. This a citywide project that contains 4 separate but related strands: Strand 1: Community Leadership and Mentoring Programme Strand 2: Belfast Community Orientation and Cultural Facilitators Strand 3: Community Connectors Programme Strand 4: Community and Network Building The overall target requirement for the project is 726 participants) The project 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 up to 6 months subject to funding and necessary approvals.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04bde5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020799-2025
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

80 - Education and training services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£638,135 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£638,135 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£638,135 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Apr 202510 months 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
6
Supplier Names

BALLYNAFEIGH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION

BELFAST CITY OF SANCTUARY

BUSINESS IN THE COMMUNITY NI

DIVERSE YOUTH NI

GEMSNI

MIGRANT CENTRE NI

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