Tender

T2567c PEACEPLUS Multiculturalism to Interculturalism Cross Community Language and Cultural Access Project

BELFAST CITY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Belfast City Council is overseeing a tender for the "T2567c PEACEPLUS Multiculturalism to Interculturalism Cross Community Language and Cultural Access Project" in Belfast, United Kingdom. This contract focuses on delivering a cross-community Language and Cultural Access Project across the city, emphasizing both the indigenous linguistic heritage and new languages through components like the Irish Language and Ulster-Scots Heritage Project. The procurement process is currently in the "Tender" stage, with the final submission deadline set for 8th December 2025. The project falls under the "services" category, specifically targeting education and cultural event organisation services. This competitive, open tender is valued at approximately £270,055, with a gross amount of £324,066, and the contract period extending from 12th January 2026 to 31st March 2028, with possible renewals contingent on funding and performance.

This tender presents robust opportunities for businesses in the education and cultural sectors, particularly those capable of facilitating multilingual programmes and organising community-based cultural events. Firms specialising in cross-cultural integration and community engagement will find this project aligns well with their expertise, offering significant potential for business growth and contributions to social value. As the procurement method favours an open competition format, a diverse range of service providers can participate, provided they meet the emphasis on high quality and cost-effective solutions, with award criteria weighted at 65% for quality, 20% for cost, and 15% for social value. This approach facilitates opportunities for innovative businesses to showcase their unique capabilities and support the implementation of the Belfast PEACEPLUS Local Community Action Plan.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

T2567c PEACEPLUS Multiculturalism to Interculturalism Cross Community Language and Cultural Access Project

Notice Description

This contract is for a Collaborative cross-community Language and Cultural Access Project to be delivered across the city. This will highlight the indigenous linguistic heritage and new languages that are present within Belfast, on a cross community basis, through an Irish Language and Ulster-Scots Heritage Project and a New Languages Programme. Budget PS270055. Participants = 1110 (plus minimum 650 wider participants). The PEACEPLUS Collaborative Cross community Language and Cultural Access Project forms part of the wider From Multiculturalism to Interculturalism Project and contributes to the implementation 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

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d331
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075563-2025
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

79952100 - Cultural event organisation services

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£270,055 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£270,055 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
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
BELFAST CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cps@belfastcity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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