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Tender for the Design, Development, Delivery and Evaluation of a PEACEPLUS 'Action Volunteer Support' Programme - 2425 TNDR RP 004

FERMANAGH AND OMAGH DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Award

02 Jun 2025 at 16:13

Tender

09 Jan 2025 at 16:00

Summary of the contracting process

Fermanagh and Omagh District Council sought tenders for a comprehensive PEACEPLUS 'Action Volunteer Support' Programme focused on the design, development, delivery, and evaluation of community support initiatives. This programme falls under the services category, specifically involving community action programmes, and is located in the Fermanagh and Omagh Council Area, Northern Ireland (UKN0G). The procurement process followed an open procedure, facilitating wider participation. The tender stage commenced with submissions due by 18 February 2025, transitioning to the award stage shortly after. The award was subsequently completed and signed on 8 April 2025, with the awarded contract valued at £293,345.

This tender presents an opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the community services sector to significantly contribute to community development and engage in post-pandemic recovery efforts. The contract invites businesses with expertise in volunteer recruitment, community collaboration, and educational programme creation. It caters to organisations capable of fostering cross-community networks, equipping individuals with skills and accrediting coursework, and supporting inclusive and diverse management structures within community groups. Successful bidders included organisations such as The Fermanagh Trust, Youth Action Northern Ireland Limited, and Volunteer Now, exemplifying the collaborative and growth-oriented nature of this initiative.

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Notice Title

Tender for the Design, Development, Delivery and Evaluation of a PEACEPLUS 'Action Volunteer Support' Programme - 2425 TNDR RP 004

Notice Description

Fermanagh and Omagh District Council invited tenders for the development, delivery and evaluation of a PEACEPLUS 'Action Volunteer Support Programme'. The programme aims to inject aspiration to build capacity of existing community groups and to form new cross community networks/partnerships. The programme was identified as a key priority through the consultation process with an emphasis on recruiting young volunteers and adding value to existing service provision. The programme will include a wide range of initiatives to better equip communities to react confidently to new challenges in this post-pandemic era and cost of living crisis. The programme will enable participants (on a cross-community basis) to learn new skills, undertake accredited courses, support committees to create greater diversity on their management structure and influence the next generation of leaders to make lasting positive change within their communities.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Fermanagh and Omagh District Council invited tenders for the development, delivery and evaluation of a PEACEPLUS 'Action Volunteer Support Programme'. The programme aims to inject aspiration to build capacity of existing community groups and to form new cross community networks/partnerships. The programme was identified as a key priority through the consultation process with an emphasis on recruiting young volunteers and adding value to existing service provision. The programme will include a wide range of initiatives to better equip communities to react confidently to new challenges in this post-pandemic era and cost of living crisis. The programme will enable participants (on a cross-community basis) to learn new skills, undertake accredited courses, support committees to create greater diversity on their management structure and influence the next generation of leaders to make lasting positive change within their communities.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ceb2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029308-2025
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

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

85322000 - Community action programme

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£295,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£295,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£293,345 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 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
FERMANAGH AND OMAGH DISTRICT COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

EUROPEAN UNION

Contact Name
Nuala Conlan Procurement Manager, Nuala Conlan, Procurement Manager
Contact Email
tenders@fermanaghomagh.com
Contact Phone
+44 3003031777

Buyer Location

Locality
ENNISKILLEN
Postcode
BT74 7BA
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)
TLN0G Fermanagh and Omagh
Delivery Location
TLN0 Northern Ireland, TLN0G Fermanagh and Omagh

Local Authority
Fermanagh and Omagh
Electoral Ward
Portora
Westminster Constituency
Fermanagh and South Tyrone

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
6
Supplier Names

OMAGH FORUM FOR RURAL ASSOCIATIONS

OMAGH VOLUNTEER CENTRE

RURAL COMMUNITY NETWORK (NI

THE FERMANAGH TRUST

VOLUNTEER NOW

YOUTH ACTION NORTHERN IRELAND

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