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The Executive Office (TEO) Communities in Transition (CIT) Addressing the Impact of Paramilitarism on the Physical Landscape in the North Belfast CIT Area

THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE (TEO)

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04 Apr 2025 at 14:05

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Summary of the contracting process

The Executive Office (TEO) in Belfast is initiating an open tender for the "Communities in Transition (CIT) Addressing the Impact of Paramilitarism on the Physical Landscape in the North Belfast CIT Area" project. This procurement is classified under "Other community, social and personal services". The programme aims to remove and reimage paramilitary symbols in the New Lodge and Greater Ardoyne areas to reduce the legitimacy of paramilitary control and increase community confidence. The key dates for this tender are the enquiry period ending on 28 April 2025 and the submission deadline on 1 May 2025. The contract is expected to start on 12 May 2025 and may be extended up to March 2027, depending on need and performance.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses that specialise in community services and programmes targeting social impacts. It is especially suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that have experience dealing with high levels of paramilitary activity and organised crime. The contract value is significant, with a gross amount of £84,000, making it an attractive prospect for entities capable of delivering impactful change within the specified community areas. Business growth can be facilitated through participation in this project, offering stability and potential for further extension of the contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Executive Office (TEO) Communities in Transition (CIT) Addressing the Impact of Paramilitarism on the Physical Landscape in the North Belfast CIT Area

Notice Description

The Executive Office (TEO) is seeking to establish a Contract for the provision of a programme that will remove / reimage paramilitary symbols in communities, removing / reducing the sense of legitimacy of paramilitary control within the North Belfast CIT Area; this relates to New Lodge and Greater Ardoyne (maps of the designated areas are attached at Annex A of the Specification). The programme will focus on the impact of paramilitarism on the physical landscape. In doing so, the programme will help to: * Remove/Reimage negative paramilitary symbols/images in the community * Remove the sense of legitimacy of paramilitary control in the area * Reduce coercive control that different groups wield in their respective areas * Increase community confidence in the area This tender is linked to the Communities in Transition (CIT) Project and the overall Executive Programme on Paramilitarism and Organised Crime. The Contractor's programme will incorporate and deliver a number of programme activities, described at paragraph 6.4 of the Specification. The Contractor must not be reimaging murals/symbols which are not paramilitary in nature, activities must be clearly linked to addressing 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 6.5 of the Specification). Full details of all the requirements for this Contract are provided for within the Specification of Requirements Schedule.

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fd7b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013147-2025
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
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 May 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE (TEO)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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