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title: "The Executive Office (TEO) Communities in Transition (CIT): Addressing Exploitation Programme in the West Belfast CIT Area"
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# The Executive Office (TEO) Communities in Transition (CIT): Addressing Exploitation Programme in the West Belfast CIT Area

Buyer: THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE (TEO)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04f7fe

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## Summary

The Executive Office (TEO) is inviting tenders for the provision of an Addressing Exploitation programme within the West Belfast CIT Area, targeting specific localities such as Lower Falls, Twinbrook, Colin, Upper Springfield, Turf Lodge, and Ballymurphy. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, and prospective suppliers must submit their tenders by 12:00 on 14 April 2025. The procurement method is an open competition suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, with a programme aimed at enhancing community safety by addressing various forms of exploitation. The contract, valued at £208,000 with an additional £41,000 for compensation and contingencies, is set to begin on 23 April 2025 and may be extended up to 31 March 2027, pending satisfactory performance and need.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for organisations specialising in community engagement, social services, and exploitation awareness and intervention. Businesses well-suited for this contract include those experienced in working with communities impacted by paramilitary activity, criminality, and organised crime. The programme demands providers capable of fostering collaboration between communities and statutory agencies to improve community resilience and safety. Successful bidders will have the chance to contribute significantly to community development, thereby strengthening their presence and reputation in the sector.

## Notice

The Executive Office (TEO) is seeking to establish a Contract for the provision of an Addressing Exploitation programme within the West Belfast CIT Area; this relates to Lower Falls, Twinbrook, Colin, Upper Springfield, Turf Lodge and Ballymurphy (maps of the designated areas are attached at Annex A of the Specification). This programme will facilitate building a resilient community through a participatory community approach, advocating collaboration with statutory, community and voluntary bodies responsible for maintaining safety in our communities, to increase the number of individuals and organisations working to create safe communities and improve the capabilities of those already working to create safe communities. The core purpose of this programme is multi-fold: * To raise awareness and educate the community on the various forms of exploitation which may be impacting on their community (this includes sexual, child criminal and monetary); * To build trust and understanding between the communities and statutory agencies (primarily response services) working in this field, with the aim of encouraging meaningful relationships so they can work better together to eliminate/minimise exploitation in their community; * To encourage / empower communities to take a proactive role in improving community safety in their area; and * Support those who are victims of exploitation and reduce the number of people who are vulnerable to paramilitary influence and control The Contractor must not be delivering general community safety activities as part of this programme, activities must be clearly linked to addressing exploitation issues which have arisen as a result of living in a community with high levels of paramilitary activity, criminality and organised crime and, to the Benefits Framework (as listed at paragraph 6.6 of the Specification). This should take into account the aims of the CIT Project and the overall Executive Action Plan on Tackling Paramilitary Activity, Criminality and Organised Crime.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: There will be an option to extend the Contract for one further period of 12 months, up to 31 March 2027, subject to need and satisfactory performance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010942-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 23 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £208,000 |
| Lots value | £208,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE (TEO) |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT4 3SR |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Stormont |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast East |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 24 Mar 2025 at 14:59 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010942-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010942-2025
  24th March 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps/home.do
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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