T2540a - Belfast City Cemetery Visitor Centre and Tour Operator (And associated activities)

BELFAST CITY COUNCIL

There are 2 contracts in this contracting process.

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Belfast City Council, details the provision of services for the Belfast City Cemetery Visitor Centre and Tour Operator, and includes related activities like walking tours and educational workshops. The procurement falls under the industry category of "Recreational, Cultural and Sporting Services." The recent stage of this procurement process is the contract award phase, dated 7th August 2025, and involves a substantial service contract valued at £413,580 GBP. The open procedure method was used, ensuring transparency and accessibility for interested parties. Notably, the contract is set to commence on 1st September 2025 and will conclude at the end of August 2028, providing a stable and long-term engagement opportunity for the selected supplier, Crumlin Road Gaol, located in Belfast, UK.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for organisations in the cultural and recreational sectors looking to expand through public contracts. Businesses with expertise in tourism, visitor centre management, or those capable of delivering educational services can leverage this contract to showcase their capabilities to a public authority like Belfast City Council. The open procedure of the procurement promotes fair competition, allowing small and medium-sized enterprises to compete effectively. With aspects like implementation planning, service delivery, and marketing included in the award criteria, businesses that excel in comprehensive project management and innovative promotional techniques are especially well-suited to benefit from this opportunity for business growth within Northern Ireland’s vibrant communal landscape.

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T2540a - Belfast City Cemetery Visitor Centre and Tour Operator (And associated activities)

BELFAST CITY COUNCIL

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

7th August 2025 08:49:51 AM
Contract Summary

Belfast City Council requires an organisation, or collective of organisations, or individuals to work with the Council to promote and operate the visitor centre at the City Cemetery. This includes operation of walking tours, provision of specialist adult workshops, and provision of educational and youth tours.
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-h6vhtk-05433c

Publication Source

Find a Tender Service

Procurement Stage

Award, Contract

Procurement Method

Open

Procurement Method Details

Open Procedure

Procurement Category

N/A

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

CPV Division(s)
Awarding Authority

BELFAST CITY COUNCIL

Buyer Name

Buyer Email

cps@belfastcity.gov.uk

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

9-21 Adelaide Street

Belfast

BT2 8DJ

United Kingdom
Awarded Supplier(s)

Supplier Name(s)

CRUMLIN ROAD GAOL

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Tender

T2540a - Belfast City Cemetery Visitor Centre and Tour Operator (and associated activities)

BELFAST CITY COUNCIL

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

5th June 2025 08:52:41 AM

Tender Deadline

9th July 2025 11:00:00 AM Expired
Contract Summary

This is a re-tender of T2540, which received no bids. Belfast City Council requires an organisation, or collective of organisations, or individuals to work with the Council to promote and operate the visitor centre, including operation of walking tours of Belfast’s City Cemetery
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-h6vhtk-05433c

Publication Source

Find a Tender Service

Procurement Stage

Tender

Procurement Method

Open

Procurement Method Details

Open Procedure

Procurement Category

Services

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

CPV Division(s)
Awarding Authority

BELFAST CITY COUNCIL

Buyer Name

Buyer Email

cps@belfastcity.gov.uk

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

9-21 Adelaide Street

Belfast

BT2 8DJ

United Kingdom

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T2540a - Belfast City Cemetery Visitor Centre and Tour Operator (And associated activities)

BELFAST CITY COUNCIL

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Contract Summary

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Awarded Supplier(s)

T2540a - Belfast City Cemetery Visitor Centre and Tour Operator (and associated activities)

BELFAST CITY COUNCIL

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Contract Summary

Contract Details

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Awarding Authority