Tender

The Executive Office (TEO) Communities in Transition (CIT): Addressing Exploitation Programme in the Lurgan / Craigavon CIT Area

THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE (TEO)

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24 Mar 2025 at 14:55

Summary of the contracting process

The Executive Office (TEO) is conducting a tender for the "Communities in Transition (CIT): Addressing Exploitation Programme" in the Lurgan/Craigavon CIT Area, specifically in Drumnamoe and Drumgask. This procurement falls under the services category, aimed at addressing exploitation issues in communities with high levels of paramilitary activity and organised crime. The tender is currently in the active stage, with the procurement method being open competition. Key dates include the tender period ending on 14 April 2025, with the contract period set to start on 23 April 2025 and potentially extend to 31 March 2027 if needed. The maximum contract value is £74,000 with an anticipated value of £62,000, subject to satisfactory performance and renewal options.

This procurement presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in community, social, and personal services, particularly those experienced in working within statutory, community, and voluntary sectors. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to compete, given the project's emphasis on community engagement and safety. Successful bidders will contribute to improved community safety and resilience, fostering better collaboration between communities and statutory agencies. Businesses with expertise in education about exploitation and community safety advocacy will find this tender particularly aligned with their services, offering a platform for significant impact and business growth.

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Notice Title

The Executive Office (TEO) Communities in Transition (CIT): Addressing Exploitation Programme in the Lurgan / Craigavon CIT Area

Notice Description

The Executive Office (TEO) is seeking to establish a Contract for the provision of an Addressing Exploitation programme within the Lurgan / Craigavon CIT Area, referenced as Super Output Area Drumnamoe 1 and 2 (Kilwilkie) and Drumgask 2 (Craigavon) (maps of the designated areas are attached at Annex A of the Specification). This programme will facilitate building a resilient community through a participatory community approach, advocating collaboration with statutory, community and voluntary bodies responsible for maintaining safety in our communities, to increase the number of individuals and organisations working to create safe communities and improve the capabilities of those already working to create safe communities. The core purpose of this programme is multi-fold: * To raise awareness and educate the community on the various forms of exploitation which may be impacting on their community (this includes sexual, child criminal and monetary); * To build trust and understanding between the communities and statutory agencies (primarily response services) working in this field, with the aim of encouraging meaningful relationships so they can work better together to eliminate/minimise exploitation in their community; * To encourage / empower communities to take a proactive role in improving community safety in their area; and * Support those who are victims of exploitation and reduce the number of people who are vulnerable to paramilitary influence and control The Contractor must not be delivering general community safety activities as part of this programme, activities must be clearly linked to addressing exploitation issues which have arisen as a result of living in a community with high levels of paramilitary activity, criminality and organised crime and, to the Benefits Framework (as listed at paragraph 6.6 of the Specification). This should take into account the aims of the CIT Project and the overall Executive Action Plan on Tackling Paramilitary Activity, Criminality and Organised Crime.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: There will be an option to extend the Contract for one further period of 12 months, up to 31 March 2027, subject to need and satisfactory performance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04f7fa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010938-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£62,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£62,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE (TEO)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
david.cook@executiveoffice-ni.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT4 3SR
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
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Stormont
Westminster Constituency
Belfast East

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