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title: "T2680 PEACEPLUS Sanctuary Theatre Animation Project"
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# T2680 PEACEPLUS Sanctuary Theatre Animation Project

Buyer: BELFAST CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059f76

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "T2680 PEACEPLUS Sanctuary Theatre Animation Project" was conducted by Belfast City Council, a public authority classified under sub-central government regulations and Northern Irish devolved regulations. The project, part of the Belfast PEACEPLUS Local Community Action Plan, aims to enhance cultural and civic engagement through drama and community activities in East Belfast. It focuses on upgrading the Sanctuary Theatre in a cross-community area. The procurement followed an open method, with competition below threshold under a 'light touch' regime, and saw participation primarily by SMEs. The award was finalised on 12 March 2026, with the contract period set from 2026 to 2028, allowing for a possible six-month extension subject to funding and performance. Key industry categories include cultural event organisation, community services, and recreational activities, spotlighting significant civic betterment initiatives.

This tender offers compelling opportunities for businesses in the cultural and community sectors, particularly those specialising in drama and educational programmes, as well as cross-community and interethnic engagement services. SMEs with expertise in delivering cultural events and engaging in community transformation projects are well-suited to participate. The procurement supports proactive engagement through dramatic productions, volunteer programmes, and good relations activities at the Sanctuary Theatre, with an inclusive reach of over a thousand participants. Organisations looking to align their services with civic regeneration will benefit from the potential for additional purchases during the contract term, underscoring growth via strategic partnerships and community impact initiatives throughout Belfast.

## Notice

This contract contributes to the implementation of the Community Regeneration and Transformation (CRT) theme of the Belfast PEACEPLUS Local Community Action Plan. This Contract is for an animation programme to compliment capital works to upgrade and improve performance facilities in the Sanctuary Theatre, a cultural and arts venue in East Belfast. The animation programme will use the vehicle of drama and discussion to directly combat and address good relations issues in an interface area and throughout the city through a range of activities, including the delivery of good relations arts programmes in schools, drama productions and a cross community and interethnic volunteering programme, and will involve meaningful and purposeful engagement with 1,080 participants, and 600 individuals attending Good Relations themed productions. This 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).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Options subject to necessary approvals

Renewal: Any possible extension is subject to funding, necessary approvals and contractor performance

### Planning Information

PIN Notice Information PEACEPLUS CRT Animation Projects:
T2678: PEACEPLUS Distillery Street Animation Project 
T2679: PEACEPLUS Access to the Hills Animation Project 
T2680: PEACEPLUS Sanctuary Theatre Animation Project
And an overview of plans for procurement for Annadale Open Space Animation Project
Pre-Market Engagement to inform interested suppliers of the following PEACEPLUS CRT Animation Projects; Distillery Street Animation Programme, Access to the Hills Animation Project, and Sanctuary Theatre Animation Programme, and an overview of plans for procurement for Annadale Open Space Animation Project.
The purpose of this Prior Information Notice is to notify the market of Belfast City Council’s intention to hold a pre-market engagement event with interested suppliers to provide information on the following PEACEPLUS CRT Animation Projects.
Distillery Street Animation Project 
The animation engagement activities will involve local community groups, local residents, and statutory bodies all of whom are committed to improving the health and well-being and life opportunities of those in this area. The animation programme includes the delivery of seasonal animation activities, diversionary summer activities, cross community events, environmental learning programme and street art exhibitions. This animation programme will complement the capital works within the Distillery Street area which will include the creation of a new community social zone.
The overall target requirement for the project is 730 participants to be engaged in a meaningful activity with a further 500 attending events and programmes on the site, within an allocated budget of £85,900 (excluding VAT), from date of contract award (planned for January 2026) to March 2028.
Access to the Hills Project 
This animation project will provide opportunities for people from different communities to participate in a full programme of diverse guided walks, talks and events which will enhance their understanding of the natural, built and cultural heritage and promote responsible countryside enjoyment and use of the hills. This animation programme will compliment capital works to develop three new walking routes through the Belfast Hills located in north and west Belfast.
The overall target requirement for the project is 1200 participants to be engaged in meaningful activity with a further 300 attending events and programmes on the site, within an allocated budget of £85,600 (excluding VAT), from date of contract award (planned for March 2026) to March 2028.
Sanctuary Theatre Animation Project 
This project will develop and deliver an animation programme offering meaningful and purposeful cross community and interethnic engagement, including a volunteering programme, performances and workshops in schools, and cross community drama productions. This animation programme will compliment capital works to upgrade an old church at the interface of the Castlereagh Road and the Short Strand, home to the Sanctuary Theatre.
The overall target requirement for the project is 1080 participants to be engaged in meaningful activity, within an allocated budget of £85,100 (excluding VAT), from date of contract award (planned for January 2026) to March 2028.
Annadale Open Space Animation Project
The animation project will deliver a series of events and activities to positively celebrate South Belfast, develop civic pride and animate and support the redevelopment of the Annadale Open Space site on Annadale Embankment as a collaborative shared space. 
The overall target requirement for the project is 800 participants to be engaged in meaningful activity. The Pre Market Engagement will provide an overview of the activities that will be procured in different stages over 2026 and be delivered over 2026 - 2028. 
These projects contribute to the implementation of the Community Regeneration and Transformation theme under the Belfast PEACEPLUS Local Community Action Plan. 
As part of this process Belfast City Council will host a pre-market engagement consultation on Tuesday 7th October 2025, 12:45pm – 2:45pm in Markets Community Centre, Market Street, Belfast, BT1 3JD to provide further detail to interested parties including the project requirements, key deliverables and results, the procurement process and the indicative timeframes for the project. 
Anyone interested in attending this session is required to register their interest by e-mailing peacepluslap@belfastcity.gov.uk by COP Thursday 2nd October 2025. 
A maximum of 2 individuals per organisation can register to attend and further detail will be issued to registered attendees in advance of the session.
The PEACEPLUS CRT Animation Projects form part of the Belfast PEACEPLUS Local Community Action Plan, which is supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024623-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Award date | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 12 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £85,100 |
| Lots value | £85,100 |
| Awards value | £85,100 |
| Contracts value | £85,100 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE BRIGHT UMBRELLA DRAMA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
- 79952100 - Cultural event organisation services
- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2026 at 13:42 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024623-2026
- 12 Mar 2026 at 10:11 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022179-2026
- 2 Dec 2025 at 10:59 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078797-2025
- 22 Sep 2025 at 15:10 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058639-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024623-2026
  18th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022179-2026
  12th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078797-2025
  2nd December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058639-2025
  22nd September 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.belfastcity.gov.uk
- https://e-sourcingni.ukp.app.jaggaer.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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