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PEACEPLUS Environment and Biodiversity Programme

MID ULSTER DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Award

23 Sep 2025 at 14:40

Tender

19 Feb 2025 at 16:19

Summary of the contracting process

Mid Ulster District Council has completed the procurement process for the PEACEPLUS Environment and Biodiversity Programme, a services contract focused on community, social, and personal services. The contract has been awarded to Ulster Wildlife Trust and supports work in Mid Ulster, United Kingdom. The tender first announced in February 2025, culminated in the award in September 2025, with a contract value of £255,000, funded by the European Union and PEACEPLUS. The programme aims to engage 225 people over three years through environmental interventions, supporting horticulture, climate change initiatives, and fostering community relationships.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses involved in community-centric projects, social work services, horticulture, and environmental protection. Ideal candidates were required to support the capacity building of local groups interested in horticulture and environmental pursuits, thus offering growth prospects for SMEs focused on sustainability and community engagement. The procurement used an open procedure, encouraging a competitive landscape with four total bids, including submissions via electronic means. Such initiatives are poised to create economic and social benefits within Mid Ulster, fostering a thriving local industry in environmental services.

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Notice Title

PEACEPLUS Environment and Biodiversity Programme

Notice Description

Mid Ulster District Council is seeking tenders for a contractor to develop and deliver a PEACEPLUS funded Environment and Biodiversity programme for Mid Ulster District Council. The purpose of this specification is to set out the scope, minimum standards, service requirements, performance, and all other obligations that the Council requires of the Contractor when delivering this programme contract. This is a dedicated cross community Environment and Biodiversity programme. This programme will bring communities together on the shared theme of the protection of our environment. The programme will support people/ groups to: * Community led transformation through local environmental reimaging improvements and practical interventions. * Build capacity of people/ groups interested in horticulture, environment, climate change and contributing to local environmental improvements. * Have greater understanding of diversity. * Transfer knowledge between groups. * Improve relationships. * Increase volunteering. * A total of 225 people will be engaged over a 3 year period, with a minimum of 20 community and voluntary groups involved. The programme will be delivered through a model of engaging people supporting them to contribute to a more cohesive and prosperous society.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Mid Ulster District Council is seeking tenders for a contractor to develop and deliver a PEACEPLUS funded Environment and Biodiversity programme for Mid Ulster District Council. The purpose of this specification is to set out the scope, minimum standards, service requirements, performance, and all other obligations that the Council requires of the Contractor when delivering this programme contract. This is a dedicated cross community Environment and Biodiversity programme. This programme will bring communities together on the shared theme of the protection of our environment. The programme will support people/ groups to: * Community led transformation through local environmental reimaging improvements and practical interventions. * Build capacity of people/ groups interested in horticulture, environment, climate change and contributing to local environmental improvements. * Have greater understanding of diversity. * Transfer knowledge between groups. * Improve relationships. * Increase volunteering. * A total of 225 people will be engaged over a 3 year period, with a minimum of 20 community and voluntary groups involved. The programme will be delivered through a model of engaging people supporting them to contribute to a more cohesive and prosperous society. Additional information: This programme is under thematic theme 'Thriving and Peaceful Communities'.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e454
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058975-2025
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

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

85 - Health and social work services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

03100000 - Agricultural and horticultural products

03110000 - Crops, products of market gardening and horticulture

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

77300000 - Horticultural services

85300000 - Social work and related services

85322000 - Community action programme

90700000 - Environmental services

90720000 - Environmental protection

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

98133100 - Civic betterment and community facility support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£264,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£264,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£255,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 20258 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
MID ULSTER DISTRICT COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

EUROPEAN UNION

Contact Name
tendersmidulstercouncil.org
Contact Email
tenders@midulstercouncil.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DUNGANNON
Postcode
BT71 6DT
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)
TLN0B Mid Ulster
Delivery Location
TLN0 Northern Ireland, TLN0B Mid Ulster

Local Authority
Mid Ulster
Electoral Ward
Killymeal
Westminster Constituency
Fermanagh and South Tyrone

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ULSTER WILDLIFE TRUST

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