T2679 PEACEPLUS Animation activity for Access to the Hills project

BELFAST CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

24 Jun 2026 at 12:09

Award

23 Jun 2026 at 15:13

Tender

29 Jan 2026 at 17:56

Summary of the contracting process

The Belfast City Council has concluded a procurement process for the "T2679 PEACEPLUS Animation Activity for Access to the Hills" project, with an award date of 24th June 2026. This initiative involves developing and delivering an animation programme to enhance community connectivity through the Belfast Hills, specifically targeting the areas of Glencairn and Ligoniel. The project, located in public areas such as Divis and Black Mountain, Ligoniel Dams and Park, and Cave Hill Country Park, is anticipated to create over eight kilometres of improved pathways and signage. This contract, valued at £102,720, was awarded through an open, below-threshold competition process, under light touch regulations, with the contract commencing on 6th July 2026, and set to conclude on 31st March 2028, with possible extensions dependent on funding and performance.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) engaged in cultural event organisation services, as indicated by the CPV code 79952100. The reactivation and animation of pathways in the Belfast Hills presents significant potential for businesses specialising in cultural engagements and community-driven projects. With the focus on guided walks, heritage talks, and cross-community events, businesses with expertise in these areas will find ample scope to expand their offerings and build strong community ties in Northern Ireland, particularly in the cultural and environmental sectors. The contract's flexibility for additional service requirements during its term further enhances the opportunity for businesses to showcase adaptability and broad skill sets.

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Notice Title

T2679 PEACEPLUS Animation activity for Access to the Hills project

Notice Description

This contract is to develop and deliver an animation programme to compliment capital works that will connect the communities of Glencairn and Ligoniel to the Belfast Hills through a number of routes. This project is located in the Belfast Hills and specifically the publicly accessible sites of Divis and Black Mountain, Ligoniel Dams and Park and Cave Hill Country Park and peripheral sites of Glencairn. The capital works will develop over eight kilometers of new and improved pathways, stream crossings and wayfinding signage that will reconnect communities in North and West Belfast with the Belfast Hills. The animation programme will engage 1200 participants in guided walks, heritage talks and cross-community events that will deepen understanding of the cultural and environmental value of the Hills. This project is supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Refer to tender documents and T&Cs

Renewal: Any extension is subject to funding and necessary approvals.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061276
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059408-2026
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


CPV Codes

79952100 - Cultural event organisation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£85,600 Under £100K
Lots Value
£85,600 Under £100K
Awards Value
£102,720 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£102,720 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jun 20262 days ago
Contract Period
5 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 1-2 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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
TLN06 Belfast

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LIGONIEL IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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