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title: "T2558a PEACEPLUS Youth Empowerment Project Strand 4 Young Adults"
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# T2558a PEACEPLUS Youth Empowerment Project Strand 4 Young Adults

Buyer: BELFAST CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0489e4

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "T2558a PEACEPLUS Youth Empowerment Project Strand 4 Young Adults" was spearheaded by Belfast City Council, a regional authority located in Belfast, United Kingdom. This initiative, focusing on education and training services, is part of the larger PEACEPLUS Community Empowerment Programme, supported by the Special EU Programmes Body. The specific strand concentrates on engaging 96 young adults, aged 19-25, in a cross-community project aimed at developing their leadership capabilities to promote peacebuilding. The process, categorized as services procurement, follows an open procedure. The contract was awarded on 23rd June 2025, having a total value of £224,497, with GEMS NI Ltd as the supplier. The project forms part of the Belfast PEACEPLUS Local Community Action Plan and contributes to its Thriving and Peaceful Communities theme.

This tender is an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in community engagement, educational services, and peacebuilding activities. Companies with experience in delivering cross-community and youth empowerment programs would be well-suited to compete for such contracts. The project aims to build capacity and leadership skills among participants, providing a significant opportunity for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) specializing in youth development, community leadership, and social cohesion initiatives. By engaging in this procurement, businesses can showcase their expertise in fostering social value and contribute positively to community development while expanding their operational footprint in this sector. This initiative not only offers financial growth potential but also aligns businesses with values of diversity, inclusion, and peacebuilding.

## Notice

The Strand 4 Young Adults engages 96 Young Adults, aged 19-25 in a targeted cross community project focusing on building capacity of the young adults to develop as peer leaders in communities and help promote peace building. Participants will be engaged for 96 hours (100 hours for those young adults participating in an international residential). Contract value for Strand 4 is PS224,497 This Contract is for the development and delivery of peace building activity focusing on good relations, peace building, understanding difference, addressing sectarianism and racism, and embracing diversity. The project forms part of the Belfast PEACEPLUS Local Community Action Plan and is one strand of the wider Youth Empowerment Project - Inspiring Future Belfast which focuses on enabling young people to become ambassadors for peace in their communities and beyond with the goal of promoting and understanding peace. This contract contributes to the implementation of the Thriving and Peaceful Communities theme of the Belfast PEACEPLUS Local Community Action Plan. The project is supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Strand 4 Young Adults engages 96 Young Adults, aged 19-25 in a targeted cross community project focusing on building capacity of the young adults to develop as peer leaders in communities and help promote peace building. Participants will be engaged for 96 hours (100 hours for those young adults participating in an international residential). Contract value for Strand 4 is PS224,497 This Contract is for the development and delivery of peace building activity focusing on good relations, peace building, understanding difference, addressing sectarianism and racism, and embracing diversity. The project forms part of the Belfast PEACEPLUS Local Community Action Plan and is one strand of the wider Youth Empowerment Project - Inspiring Future Belfast which focuses on enabling young people to become ambassadors for peace in their communities and beyond with the goal of promoting and understanding peace. This contract contributes to the implementation of the Thriving and Peaceful Communities theme of the Belfast PEACEPLUS Local Community Action Plan. The project is supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB).

Options: Possibility of extension up to 6 months depending on funding, necessary approvals and satisfactory performance of contractor.

Lot Lot 1 Strand 1 9-12 year olds (Juniors)

To engage 1,500 children in a targeted cross community project focusing on building friendships, making friends with others from different communities and understanding diversity through fun / life skills activity

Options: Contract delivery is up to October 2027. Any potential extension up to 6 months is subject to funding availability and necessary approvals.

Lot Lot 2 Strand 2 12-15 year olds (intermediate)

To engage 350 young people in targeted cross community activity focusing on relationship building, life skills and leadership, including an action learning element.

Options: Contract delivery is up to October 2027. Any potential extension up to 6 months is subject to funding availability and necessary approvals.

Lot Lot 3 Strand 3 - 16-18 year olds (Seniors)

To engage 160 young people in a targeted cross community project focusing on a citizenship intervention model that includes education & training in good relations, diversity, human rights, equality, social justice, advocacy, social action, lobbying and campaigning.

Options: Contract delivery is up to October 2027. Any potential extension up to 6 months is subject to funding availability and necessary approvals.

Lot Lot 4 Strand 4 19-25 year olds (young adults)

To engage 96 young adults in a targeted cross community project focusing on building capacity of the young adults to develop as peer leaders in communities and help promote peace building. Participants should have the opportunity to develop a variety of skills, qualifications, and experience in Community Leadership, Youthwork in local communities, Good Relations, Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding.

Options: Contract delivery is up to October 2027. Any potential extension up to 6 months is subject to funding availability and necessary approvals.

Lot Lot 1

To engage 1,500 children in a targeted cross community project focusing on building friendships, making friends with others from different communities and understanding diversity through fun / life skills activity

Options: Possibility of extension up to 6 months subject to funding and all necessary approvals.

Lot Lot 2

To engage 350 young people in targeted cross community activity focusing on relationship building, life skills and leadership, including an action learning element.

Options: Possible extension up to 6 months subject to funding and all necessary approvals.

Lot Lot 3

To engage 160 young people in a targeted cross community project focusing on a citizenship intervention model that includes education & training in good relations, diversity, human rights, equality, social justice, advocacy, social action, lobbying and campaigning.

Options: Possible extension up to 6 months depending on funding and all necessary approvals.

Lot Lot 4

To engage 96 young adults in a targeted cross community project focusing on building capacity of the young adults to develop as peer leaders in communities and help promote peace building. Participants should have the opportunity to develop a variety of skills, qualifications, and experience in Community Leadership, Youthwork in local communities, Good Relations, Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding.

Options: Possible extension up to 6 months subject to funding and necessary approvals.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035246-2025 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | 1 Sep 2024 |
| Award date | 27 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £224,497 |
| Lots value | £970,861 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £970,861 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Active, Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active, Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BELFAST CITY COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | EUROPEAN UNION |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT2 8GD |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland, TLN06 Belfast |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 10 |
| Supplier names | ACTIVE COMMUNITIES NETWORK; BEAM CREATIVE NETWORK; GEMS NI; GIGA TRAINING; LAGMORE YOUTH PROJECT; LEDLEY HALL BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB TRUST; R CITY YOUTH; ROSARIO YOUTH CLUB; STREETBEAT YOUTH PROJECT; YOUTH EDUCATION HEALTH SERVICE (YEHA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80310000 - Youth education services

## Release History

- 26 Jun 2025 at 07:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035246-2025
- 18 Mar 2025 at 10:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009819-2025
- 30 Jan 2025 at 16:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003181-2025
- 5 Sep 2024 at 13:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028430-2024
- 12 Aug 2024 at 12:57 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025428-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://e-sourcingni.bravosolution.co.uk
- https://www.belfastcity.gov.uk

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