--- title: "DAERA - CSRA - PROVISION OF A RURAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT SERVICE" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02bd31" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02bd31" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02bd31.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02bd31.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, ENVIRONMENT AND RURAL AFFAIRS" published: "2022-06-23" --- # DAERA - CSRA - PROVISION OF A RURAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT SERVICE Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, ENVIRONMENT AND RURAL AFFAIRS Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02bd31 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02bd31) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02bd31.json) ## Summary The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has undertaken a public procurement process for the provision of a Rural Community Development Support Service. This tender is classified under the Other community, social and personal services category, and encompasses multiple lots located across various councils, including Antrim, Derry, Lisburn, and Armagh. The procurement method is open, with the tender period concluded on 21 July 2021 and the contract being awarded for an initial term of three years, with potential extensions subject to budget approval. This procurement opportunity is ideal for businesses specialising in community support and social services, particularly those experienced in working with local councils and rural development initiatives. Companies that can provide consulting, management, and other related services may find significant growth prospects by engaging in this competitive tendering process. Given the multiple lots addressed and the specified durations of the contracts, businesses that can demonstrate strong local knowledge and effective service delivery will be well-suited to participate. ## Notice DAERA - CSRA - PROVISION OF A RURAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT SERVICE ### Lot Information Lot 1 - Antrim / Newtownabbey Borough Council; and Mid / East Antrim Borough Council DAERA - CSRA - PROVISION OF A RURAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT SERVICE. Additional information: The Contracts will be awarded for an initial period of three years, and subject to budget approval two further 12 month periods Options: The Contracts will be awarded for an initial period of three years, and subject to budget approval two further 12 month periods Renewal: The Contracts will be awarded for an initial period of three years, and subject to budget approval two further 12 month periods Lot 2 - Derry City and Strabane District Council DAERA - CSRA - PROVISION OF A RURAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT SERVICE. Additional information: The Contracts will be awarded for an initial period of three years, and subject to budget approval two further 12 month periods Options: The Contracts will be awarded for an initial period of three years, and subject to budget approval two further 12 month periods Renewal: The Contracts will be awarded for an initial period of three years, and subject to budget approval two further 12 month periods Lot 3 - Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council; and Ards and North Down Borough Council DAERA - CSRA - PROVISION OF A RURAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT SERVICE. Additional information: The Contracts will be awarded for an initial period of three years, and subject to budget approval two further 12 month periods Options: The Contracts will be awarded for an initial period of three years, and subject to budget approval two further 12 month periods Renewal: The Contracts will be awarded for an initial period of three years, and subject to budget approval two further 12 month periods Lot 4 - Fermanagh and Omagh District Council DAERA - CSRA - PROVISION OF A RURAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT SERVICE. Additional information: This Contract is for 3 years duration commenced Oct 2021 initial period with 2 optional extensions of 12 months each subject to budget approval. Lot 4 remains not awarded and will be retendered in coming weeks. Options: The Contracts will be awarded for an initial period of three years, and subject to budget approval two further 12 month periods Renewal: The Contracts will be awarded for an initial period of three years, and subject to budget approval two further 12 month periods Lot 5 - Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council DAERA - CSRA - PROVISION OF A RURAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT SERVICE. Additional information: The Contracts will be awarded for an initial period of three years, and subject to budget approval two further 12 month periods Options: The Contracts will be awarded for an initial period of three years, and subject to budget approval two further 12 month periods Renewal: The Contracts will be awarded for an initial period of three years, and subject to budget approval two further 12 month periods Lot 6 - Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council DAERA - CSRA - PROVISION OF A RURAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT SERVICE. Additional information: The Contracts will be awarded for an initial period of three years, and subject to budget approval two further 12 month periods Options: The Contracts will be awarded for an initial period of three years, and subject to budget approval two further 12 month periods Renewal: The Contracts will be awarded for an initial period of three years, and subject to budget approval two further 12 month periods Lot 7 - Mid Ulster District Council DAERA - CSRA - PROVISION OF A RURAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT SERVICE. Additional information: The Contracts will be awarded for an initial period of three years, and subject to budget approval two further 12 month periods Options: The Contracts will be awarded for an initial period of three years, and subject to budget approval two further 12 month periods Renewal: The Contracts will be awarded for an initial period of three years, and subject to budget approval two further 12 month periods Lot 8 - Newry, Mourne and Down District Council DAERA - CSRA - PROVISION OF A RURAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT SERVICE. Additional information: The Contracts will be awarded for an initial period of three years, and subject to budget approval two further 12 month periods Options: The Contracts will be awarded for an initial period of three years, and subject to budget approval two further 12 month periods Renewal: The Contracts will be awarded for an initial period of three years, and subject to budget approval two further 12 month periods ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017225-2022 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Jun 2022 | | Submission deadline | 21 Jul 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 6 Jun 2022 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | The Contracts will be awarded for an initial period of three years, and subject to budget approval two further 12 month periods Every 5 years | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £4,806,930 | | Lots value | £4,806,930 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £3,772,660 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Active, Unsuccessful | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, ENVIRONMENT AND RURAL AFFAIRS | | Locality | LIMAVADY | | Post town | Northern Ireland | | Postcode | BT49 9HP | | Country | Northern Ireland | | ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland | | ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland | | ITL 3 | TLN0C Causeway Coast and Glens | | Local authority | Causeway Coast and Glens | | Electoral ward | Ballykelly | | Westminster constituency | East Londonderry | | Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 5 | | Supplier names | COOKSTOWN AND WESTERN SHORES AREA NETWORK; COUNTY DOWN RURAL COMMUNITY NETWORK; NORTH ANTRIM COMMUNITY NETWORK; RURAL AREA PARTNERSHIP IN DERRY; THE ANTRIM DOWN AND ARMAGH RURAL SUPPORT NETWORK LTD NI | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services - 79412000 - Financial management consultancy services - 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 23 Jun 2022 at 14:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017225-2022 - 17 Jun 2021 at 13:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013758-2021 ## Notice URLs - https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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