--- title: "T23-116BUS PEACEPLUS Operation Desperation" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0426ca" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0426ca" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0426ca.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0426ca.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DERRY CITY AND STRABANE DISTRICT COUNCIL" published: "2025-07-24" --- # T23-116BUS PEACEPLUS Operation Desperation Buyer: DERRY CITY AND STRABANE DISTRICT COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0426ca [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0426ca) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0426ca.json) ## Summary Derry City and Strabane District Council, in collaboration with the European Union, has initiated a comprehensive community action programme titled "T23-116BUS PEACEPLUS Operation Desperation". This project, inspired by the origins of Foyle Women's Aid, spans two years and centres around arts and theatre-based initiatives focusing on women and domestic violence. The procurement falls under the services category and is classified under "Community action programme". The project is being carried out in Derry, UK. The tendering process, employing an open procedure, is active, and the submission period is scheduled to conclude by 9 February 2024. The subsequent evaluation and award of bids are planned to occur on the same day. Interested suppliers are expected to submit bids electronically through the eTendersNI portal. This tender presents a vital opportunity for businesses specialising in community programmes, arts, and theatre to collaborate on projects that aim to engage and empower women and address domestic violence. North West Play Resource Centre has been awarded the contract, showing successful bids from an SME. Companies that can offer innovative and impactful services within these fields stand to benefit from participating in this initiative. It is particularly suitable for local enterprises with a deep understanding of community engagement and the ability to deliver quality programmes that resonate with women's experiences and histories. This project not only offers business growth for involved parties but also enhances their profile within the regional community development sphere. ## Notice Derry City and Strabane District Council invite suppliers to tender for a PeacePlus Operation Desperation. A 2-year project which is inspired by the story of Foyle Women's Aid founding through occupying the vacant Pump Street building in 1976. The project will be delivered through arts/theatre-based initiatives around women and domestic violence with historical and contemporary context. This community engagement programme will uncover seldom heard stories and will accredit lesser-known community leaders from across the council district. The co-design process identified the need for the voices of local women who have experienced domestic violence to be heard and the importance of how Women's Aid supported these women through their journey. Please refer to the CfT documents for further detail. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Derry City and Strabane District Council invite suppliers to tender for a PeacePlus Operation Desperation. A 2-year project which is inspired by the story of Foyle Women's Aid founding through occupying the vacant Pump Street building in 1976. The project will be delivered through arts/theatre-based initiatives around women and domestic violence with historical and contemporary context. This community engagement programme will uncover seldom heard stories and will accredit lesser-known community leaders from across the council district. The co-design process identified the need for the voices of local women who have experienced domestic violence to be heard and the importance of how Women's Aid supported these women through their journey. Please refer to the CfT documents for further detail. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042650-2025 | | 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 | 24 Jul 2025 | | Submission deadline | 9 Feb 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 30 Jun 2024 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £157,480 | | Lots value | £157,480 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £157,257 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DERRY CITY AND STRABANE DISTRICT COUNCIL | | Additional buyers | EUROPEAN UNION | | Locality | DERRY | | Post town | Northern Ireland | | Postcode | BT48 7NN | | Country | Northern Ireland | | ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland | | ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland | | ITL 3 | TLN0A Derry City and Strabane | | Local authority | Derry City and Strabane | | Electoral ward | Northland | | Westminster constituency | Foyle | | Delivery location | TLN0A Derry City and Strabane | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | NORTH WEST PLAY RESOURCE CENTRE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85322000 - Community action programme ## Release History - 24 Jul 2025 at 10:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042650-2025 - 19 Dec 2023 at 11:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037261-2023 ## 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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