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title: "T2563 PEACEPLUS Employability - Language Up Belfast"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04adb7"
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# T2563 PEACEPLUS Employability - Language Up Belfast

Buyer: BELFAST CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04adb7

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## Summary

Belfast City Council is initiating the procurement process for the "T2563 PEACEPLUS Employability – Language Up Belfast" project under the industry category of Education and Training Services. This tender is part of the Belfast PEACEPLUS Local Community Action Plan supported by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB). The contract focuses on providing a structured programme over three years for 816 people whose first language is not English, aiming to enhance their vocational language skills and integration into the labour market in Belfast. The procurement method is an open procedure, and businesses must submit their bids by 18th November 2024. The tender process officially begins on the same day at 13:00, following the electronic submission on the e-sourcing platform.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth to businesses within the education and training service sector, particularly those experienced in vocational language learning and employability programmes. Companies that specialise in cultural event organisation services, resource management, and performance monitoring would find this tender well-suited to their expertise. The project's focus on social value and integration of minority ethnic backgrounds aligns well with businesses committed to community engagement and inclusion. There is an option for contract extension up to six months, subject to funding and necessary approvals, which presents further growth potential for the successful bidder.

## Notice

PEACEPLUS Employability - Language Up Belfast Tender This Contract is for the development and delivery of the Employability - Language Up project, a structured programme of activity over 3 years that combines vocationally oriented language learning with practical aspects of living and working in Belfast for 816 people whose first language is not English. The focus of this project is to provide opportunities for 816 people from minority ethnic backgrounds to develop the necessary skills, knowledge and language to support their integration, inclusion and ability to access the labour market and share in Belfast's success. Contract value PEACEPLUS Employability - Language Up Belfast Tender 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).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

PEACEPLUS Employability - Language Up Belfast Tender This Contract is for the development and delivery of the Employability - Language Up project, a structured programme of activity over 3 years that combines vocationally oriented language learning with practical aspects of living and working in Belfast for 816 people whose first language is not English. The focus of this project is to provide opportunities for 816 people from minority ethnic backgrounds to develop the necessary skills, knowledge and language to support their integration, inclusion and ability to access the labour market and share in Belfast's success. Contract value PEACEPLUS Employability - Language Up Belfast Tender 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).

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008882-2025 |
| 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 | 12 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £447,513 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £447,513 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | DFPF LTD T/A PEOPLE 1ST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79952100 - Cultural event organisation services
- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2025 at 09:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008882-2025
- 18 Oct 2024 at 12:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033753-2024

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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