---
title: "T2540a - Belfast City Cemetery Visitor Centre and Tour Operator (And associated activities)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05433c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BELFAST CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-08-07"
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# T2540a - Belfast City Cemetery Visitor Centre and Tour Operator (And associated activities)

Buyer: BELFAST CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05433c

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Belfast City Council, details the provision of services for the Belfast City Cemetery Visitor Centre and Tour Operator, and includes related activities like walking tours and educational workshops. The procurement falls under the industry category of "Recreational, Cultural and Sporting Services." The recent stage of this procurement process is the contract award phase, dated 7th August 2025, and involves a substantial service contract valued at £413,580 GBP. The open procedure method was used, ensuring transparency and accessibility for interested parties. Notably, the contract is set to commence on 1st September 2025 and will conclude at the end of August 2028, providing a stable and long-term engagement opportunity for the selected supplier, Crumlin Road Gaol, located in Belfast, UK.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for organisations in the cultural and recreational sectors looking to expand through public contracts. Businesses with expertise in tourism, visitor centre management, or those capable of delivering educational services can leverage this contract to showcase their capabilities to a public authority like Belfast City Council. The open procedure of the procurement promotes fair competition, allowing small and medium-sized enterprises to compete effectively. With aspects like implementation planning, service delivery, and marketing included in the award criteria, businesses that excel in comprehensive project management and innovative promotional techniques are especially well-suited to benefit from this opportunity for business growth within Northern Ireland’s vibrant communal landscape.

## Notice

Belfast City Council requires an organisation, or collective of organisations, or individuals to work with the Council to promote and operate the visitor centre at the City Cemetery. This includes operation of walking tours, provision of specialist adult workshops, and provision of educational and youth tours.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046749-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £345,000 |
| Lots value | £345,000 |
| Awards value | £413,580 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BELFAST CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT2 8DJ |
| 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 | CRUMLIN ROAD GAOL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

## Release History

- 7 Aug 2025 at 08:49 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046749-2025
- 5 Jun 2025 at 08:52 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030103-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046749-2025
  7th August 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030103-2025
  5th June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://e-sourcingni.bravosolution.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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