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

BELFAST CITY COUNCIL

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Award

21 Apr 2026 at 08:17

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

02 Apr 2026 at 12:48

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

20 Nov 2025 at 11:25

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Tender

24 Oct 2025 at 10:16

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The PEACEPLUS Multiculturalism to Interculturalism Cross Community Language and Cultural Access Project, managed by Belfast City Council, seeks to deliver a collaborative cross-community language and cultural access initiative across Belfast. This project, classified under education and training services and cultural event organization services, aligns with Northern Irish devolved regulations. The procurement process, initiated as an open competition below threshold, has transitioned to the award stage, with the contract currently active as of 20 April 2026 and set to run until 31 March 2028, with a potential extension to September 2028 pending approval and satisfactory performance. This effort is a component of the broader Belfast PEACEPLUS Local Community Action Plan, supported by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB) and aims at highlighting both indigenous and new linguistic heritages within Belfast.

This project could significantly benefit businesses that specialise in language training, cultural event organisation, or educational services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of catering to varied linguistic needs and engaging in cross-community activities. With a budget of £270,055 and potential gross contract value reaching £324,066, it presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses eager to expand their footprint in public sector services, fostering intercultural dialogue and community enrichment in Northern Ireland. Companies with expertise in delivering high-quality and socially valuable services at competitive costs are well-suited to embrace this opportunity for growth and collaboration with Belfast City Council.

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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/035880-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£324,066 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£324,066 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
8 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
26 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BELFAST CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ULSTER SCOTS AGENCY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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