Award

T2680 PEACEPLUS Sanctuary Theatre Animation Project

BELFAST CITY COUNCIL

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Award

18 Mar 2026 at 13:42

Award

12 Mar 2026 at 10:11

Tender

02 Dec 2025 at 10:59

Planning

22 Sep 2025 at 15:10

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "T2680 PEACEPLUS Sanctuary Theatre Animation Project" was conducted by Belfast City Council, a public authority classified under sub-central government regulations and Northern Irish devolved regulations. The project, part of the Belfast PEACEPLUS Local Community Action Plan, aims to enhance cultural and civic engagement through drama and community activities in East Belfast. It focuses on upgrading the Sanctuary Theatre in a cross-community area. The procurement followed an open method, with competition below threshold under a 'light touch' regime, and saw participation primarily by SMEs. The award was finalised on 12 March 2026, with the contract period set from 2026 to 2028, allowing for a possible six-month extension subject to funding and performance. Key industry categories include cultural event organisation, community services, and recreational activities, spotlighting significant civic betterment initiatives.

This tender offers compelling opportunities for businesses in the cultural and community sectors, particularly those specialising in drama and educational programmes, as well as cross-community and interethnic engagement services. SMEs with expertise in delivering cultural events and engaging in community transformation projects are well-suited to participate. The procurement supports proactive engagement through dramatic productions, volunteer programmes, and good relations activities at the Sanctuary Theatre, with an inclusive reach of over a thousand participants. Organisations looking to align their services with civic regeneration will benefit from the potential for additional purchases during the contract term, underscoring growth via strategic partnerships and community impact initiatives throughout Belfast.

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Notice Title

T2680 PEACEPLUS Sanctuary Theatre Animation Project

Notice Description

This contract contributes to the implementation of the Community Regeneration and Transformation (CRT) theme of the Belfast PEACEPLUS Local Community Action Plan. This Contract is for an animation programme to compliment capital works to upgrade and improve performance facilities in the Sanctuary Theatre, a cultural and arts venue in East Belfast. The animation programme will use the vehicle of drama and discussion to directly combat and address good relations issues in an interface area and throughout the city through a range of activities, including the delivery of good relations arts programmes in schools, drama productions and a cross community and interethnic volunteering programme, and will involve meaningful and purposeful engagement with 1,080 participants, and 600 individuals attending Good Relations themed productions. This project forms parts of the Belfast PEACEPLUS Local Community Action Plan, which is supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Options subject to necessary approvals

Renewal: Any possible extension is subject to funding, necessary approvals and contractor performance

Planning Information

PIN Notice Information PEACEPLUS CRT Animation Projects: T2678: PEACEPLUS Distillery Street Animation Project T2679: PEACEPLUS Access to the Hills Animation Project T2680: PEACEPLUS Sanctuary Theatre Animation Project And an overview of plans for procurement for Annadale Open Space Animation Project Pre-Market Engagement to inform interested suppliers of the following PEACEPLUS CRT Animation Projects; Distillery Street Animation Programme, Access to the Hills Animation Project, and Sanctuary Theatre Animation Programme, and an overview of plans for procurement for Annadale Open Space Animation Project. The purpose of this Prior Information Notice is to notify the market of Belfast City Council’s intention to hold a pre-market engagement event with interested suppliers to provide information on the following PEACEPLUS CRT Animation Projects. Distillery Street Animation Project The animation engagement activities will involve local community groups, local residents, and statutory bodies all of whom are committed to improving the health and well-being and life opportunities of those in this area. The animation programme includes the delivery of seasonal animation activities, diversionary summer activities, cross community events, environmental learning programme and street art exhibitions. This animation programme will complement the capital works within the Distillery Street area which will include the creation of a new community social zone. The overall target requirement for the project is 730 participants to be engaged in a meaningful activity with a further 500 attending events and programmes on the site, within an allocated budget of £85,900 (excluding VAT), from date of contract award (planned for January 2026) to March 2028. Access to the Hills Project This animation project will provide opportunities for people from different communities to participate in a full programme of diverse guided walks, talks and events which will enhance their understanding of the natural, built and cultural heritage and promote responsible countryside enjoyment and use of the hills. This animation programme will compliment capital works to develop three new walking routes through the Belfast Hills located in north and west Belfast. The overall target requirement for the project is 1200 participants to be engaged in meaningful activity with a further 300 attending events and programmes on the site, within an allocated budget of £85,600 (excluding VAT), from date of contract award (planned for March 2026) to March 2028. Sanctuary Theatre Animation Project This project will develop and deliver an animation programme offering meaningful and purposeful cross community and interethnic engagement, including a volunteering programme, performances and workshops in schools, and cross community drama productions. This animation programme will compliment capital works to upgrade an old church at the interface of the Castlereagh Road and the Short Strand, home to the Sanctuary Theatre. The overall target requirement for the project is 1080 participants to be engaged in meaningful activity, within an allocated budget of £85,100 (excluding VAT), from date of contract award (planned for January 2026) to March 2028. Annadale Open Space Animation Project The animation project will deliver a series of events and activities to positively celebrate South Belfast, develop civic pride and animate and support the redevelopment of the Annadale Open Space site on Annadale Embankment as a collaborative shared space. The overall target requirement for the project is 800 participants to be engaged in meaningful activity. The Pre Market Engagement will provide an overview of the activities that will be procured in different stages over 2026 and be delivered over 2026 - 2028. These projects contribute to the implementation of the Community Regeneration and Transformation theme under the Belfast PEACEPLUS Local Community Action Plan. As part of this process Belfast City Council will host a pre-market engagement consultation on Tuesday 7th October 2025, 12:45pm – 2:45pm in Markets Community Centre, Market Street, Belfast, BT1 3JD to provide further detail to interested parties including the project requirements, key deliverables and results, the procurement process and the indicative timeframes for the project. Anyone interested in attending this session is required to register their interest by e-mailing peacepluslap@belfastcity.gov.uk by COP Thursday 2nd October 2025. A maximum of 2 individuals per organisation can register to attend and further detail will be issued to registered attendees in advance of the session. The PEACEPLUS CRT Animation Projects form part of the Belfast PEACEPLUS Local Community Action Plan, which is supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059f76
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024623-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

79952100 - Cultural event organisation services

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£85,100 Under £100K
Lots Value
£85,100 Under £100K
Awards Value
£85,100 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£85,100 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
22 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
10 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
12 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BELFAST CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT2 8DJ
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE BRIGHT UMBRELLA DRAMA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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