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title: "T2567 PEACEPLUS From Multiculturalism to Interculturalism Project"
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# T2567 PEACEPLUS From Multiculturalism to Interculturalism Project

Buyer: BELFAST CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-049922

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "T2567 PEACEPLUS From Multiculturalism to Interculturalism Project" is being managed by Belfast City Council. This project falls under the services category of Cultural Event Organisation Services (CPV: 79952100) and is a part of the Belfast PEACEPLUS Local Community Action Plan, supported by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB). This tender is divided into four lots, each focused on different cultural initiatives within Belfast. The procurement stage is complete, with contracts awarded on 7 February 2025. Notable awarded suppliers include Féile an Phobail and Arts Ekta. The tender was conducted through an open procedure with contracts collectively valued at £472,755 GBP, covering the regions within Belfast (UKN06).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in cultural event organisation, education and training services, and those with a focus on community engagement and heritage programmes. Companies capable of enhancing public spaces, organising cultural events, and offering heritage tours stand to benefit significantly. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in community language programmes, cultural spaces management, festivals, and heritage projects are particularly well-suited to compete. Firms looking to expand their portfolio in community-focused cultural projects will find this tender advantageous for business growth.

## Notice

The PEACEPLUS Multiculturalism to Interculturalism project forms parts of the Belfast PEACEPLUS Local Community Action Plan, which is supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB). This contract contributes to the implementation of the Celebrating Cultures and Diversity theme of the Belfast PEACEPLUS Local Community Action Plan. The Multiculturalism to Interculturalism project will be tendered through 4 Lots, aligned to the strands of the project. Strand 1 (Lot 1): Community Language and Cultural Access Programme - to highlight the indigenous linguistic heritage and new languages that are present within Belfast on a cross community basis through Irish Language and Ulster Scots Heritage project and New Languages Programme. Strand 2 (Lot 2): Cultural Spaces Programme to increase awareness of community capacity within and cross community engagement in the different culturally significant spaces across Belfast through inter community connected neighbourhood and citywide venues leadership, capacity building and activities programme. Strand 3 (Lot 3): Festivals and Flagship Events Programme to help flagship events become more accessible to all. This will include capacity building programme, a Flagship events cultural connector programme and a marching in step to different tunes / fusion of Belfast Sounds Programme. Strand 4 (Lot 4): Culture and Built Heritage Programme - to develop and enhance public space availability, usage and capacity, including showcasing our historical built environment, walking tour including maritime heritage elements, events in vacant spaces across Belfast, and an intercultural burial traditions graveyard animation programme.

### Lot Information

Lot Lot 1 Strand 1 Community Language and Cultural Access Programme

Community Language and Cultural Access Programme - to highlight the indigenous linguistic heritage and new languages that are present within Belfast on a cross community basis through Irish Language and Ulster Scots Heritage project and New Languages Programme. Budget PS270,055 Participants = 1,110 (plus 650 wider) Duration: 3 years

Lot Lot 2 Strand 2 Cultural Spaces Programme

Cultural Spaces Programme to increase awareness of, community capacity within and cross community engagement in the different culturally significant spaces across Belfast through inter community connected neighbourhood and city-wide venues leadership, capacity building and activities programme. Budget PS206,330 Participants = 426 Duration: 3 years

Lot Lot 3 Strand 3 Festivals and Flagship Events Programme

Festivals and Flagship Events Programme to help flagship events become more accessible to all. This will include capacity building programme, a Flagship events cultural connector programme and a marching in step to different tunes / fusion of Belfast Sounds Programme. Budget PS238,555 Participants = 404 (plus 600 wider) Duration: 3 years

Lot Lot 4 Strand 4 Cultural and Built Heritage Programme

Culture and Built Heritage Programme - to develop and enhance public space availability, usage and capacity, including showcasing our historical built environment, walking tour including maritime heritage elements, events in vacant spaces across Belfast, and an intercultural burial traditions graveyard animation programme. Budget PS234,200 Participants = 625 (plus 300 wider) Duration: 3 years

Lot Lot 1 Strand 1 Collaborative Cross-Community Language and Cultural Access Programme

To 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 PS270,055; Participants = 1,110 (plus minimum 650 wider participants)

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

Lot Lot 2 Strand 2 Collaborative Cross-Community Cultural Spaces Programme

To increase awareness of, community capacity within and cross-community engagement in the different culturally significant spaces across Belfast through inter community connected neighbourhood and city-wide venues leadership, capacity building and activities programme. Budget PS206,330; Participants = 426

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

Lot Lot 3 Strand 3 Collaborative Cross-Community Festivals and Flagship Events Programme

To help festivals and flagship events become more accessible to all. This will include capacity building programme, a Flagship events cultural connector programme and a musical fusions project. Budget PS238,555; Participants = 404 (plus minimum 600 wider participants)

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

Lot Lot 4 Strand 4 Collaborative Cross-Community Culture and Built Heritage Programme

To develop and enhance public space availability, usage and capacity, including a youth theatre project, showcasing our historical built environment and maritime heritage through walking tours and training new tour guides, events in vacant spaces across Belfast, and an intercultural burial traditions graveyard animation programme. Budget PS234,200; Participants = 625 (plus minimum 300 wider participants)

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

Lot Lot 1

The PEACEPLUS Multiculturalism to Interculturalism project forms parts of the Belfast PEACEPLUS Local Community Action Plan, which is supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB). This contract contributes to the implementation of the Celebrating Cultures and Diversity theme of the Belfast PEACEPLUS Local Community Action Plan. The Multiculturalism to Interculturalism project will be tendered through 4 Lots, aligned to the strands of the project. Strand 1 (Lot 1): Community Language and Cultural Access Programme - to highlight the indigenous linguistic heritage and new languages that are present within Belfast on a cross community basis through Irish Language and Ulster Scots Heritage project and New Languages Programme.

Options: Option to extend for six months subject to funding and necessary approvals.

Lot Lot 2

The PEACEPLUS Multiculturalism to Interculturalism project forms parts of the Belfast PEACEPLUS Local Community Action Plan, which is supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB). This contract contributes to the implementation of the Celebrating Cultures and Diversity theme of the Belfast PEACEPLUS Local Community Action Plan. The Multiculturalism to Interculturalism project will be tendered through 4 Lots, aligned to the strands of the project. Strand 2 (Lot 2): Cultural Spaces Programme to increase awareness of community capacity within and cross community engagement in the different culturally significant spaces across Belfast through inter community connected neighbourhood and citywide venues leadership, capacity building and activities programme.

Options: Option to extend for 6 months subject to funding and necessary approvals.

Lot Lot 3

The PEACEPLUS Multiculturalism to Interculturalism project forms parts of the Belfast PEACEPLUS Local Community Action Plan, which is supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB). This contract contributes to the implementation of the Celebrating Cultures and Diversity theme of the Belfast PEACEPLUS Local Community Action Plan. The Multiculturalism to Interculturalism project will be tendered through 4 Lots, aligned to the strands of the project. Strand 3 (Lot 3): Festivals and Flagship Events Programme to help flagship events become more accessible to all. This will include capacity building programme, a Flagship events cultural connector programme and a marching in step to different tunes / fusion of Belfast Sounds Programme.

Options: Option to extend for 6 months subject to funding and necessary approvals.

Lot Lot 4

The PEACEPLUS Multiculturalism to Interculturalism project forms parts of the Belfast PEACEPLUS Local Community Action Plan, which is supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB). This contract contributes to the implementation of the Celebrating Cultures and Diversity theme of the Belfast PEACEPLUS Local Community Action Plan. The Multiculturalism to Interculturalism project will be tendered through 4 Lots, aligned to the strands of the project. Strand 4 (Lot 4): Culture and Built Heritage Programme - to develop and enhance public space availability, usage and capacity, including showcasing our historical built environment, walking tour including maritime heritage elements, events in vacant spaces across Belfast, and an intercultural burial traditions graveyard animation programme.

Options: Option to extend for 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/007694-2025 |
| 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 | 3 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | 10 Oct 2024 |
| Award date | 7 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £949,140 |
| Lots value | £949,140 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £472,755 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Active, Cancelled, Planned |
| 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 | TLN06 Belfast |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | ARTS EKTA; FÉILE AN PHOBAIL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 80 - Education and training services
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 79952100 - Cultural event organisation services
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
- 92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2025 at 15:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007694-2025
- 15 Oct 2024 at 13:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033155-2024
- 9 Sep 2024 at 11:03 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028760-2024

## Notice URLs

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

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