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title: "T2679 PEACEPLUS Animation activity for Access to the Hills project"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-061276"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BELFAST CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-24"
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# T2679 PEACEPLUS Animation activity for Access to the Hills project

Buyer: BELFAST CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-061276

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## Summary

The Belfast City Council has concluded a procurement process for the "T2679 PEACEPLUS Animation Activity for Access to the Hills" project, with an award date of 24th June 2026. This initiative involves developing and delivering an animation programme to enhance community connectivity through the Belfast Hills, specifically targeting the areas of Glencairn and Ligoniel. The project, located in public areas such as Divis and Black Mountain, Ligoniel Dams and Park, and Cave Hill Country Park, is anticipated to create over eight kilometres of improved pathways and signage. This contract, valued at £102,720, was awarded through an open, below-threshold competition process, under light touch regulations, with the contract commencing on 6th July 2026, and set to conclude on 31st March 2028, with possible extensions dependent on funding and performance.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) engaged in cultural event organisation services, as indicated by the CPV code 79952100. The reactivation and animation of pathways in the Belfast Hills presents significant potential for businesses specialising in cultural engagements and community-driven projects. With the focus on guided walks, heritage talks, and cross-community events, businesses with expertise in these areas will find ample scope to expand their offerings and build strong community ties in Northern Ireland, particularly in the cultural and environmental sectors. The contract's flexibility for additional service requirements during its term further enhances the opportunity for businesses to showcase adaptability and broad skill sets.

## Notice

This contract is to develop and deliver an animation programme to compliment capital works that will connect the communities of Glencairn and Ligoniel to the Belfast Hills through a number of routes. This project is located in the Belfast Hills and specifically the publicly accessible sites of Divis and Black Mountain, Ligoniel Dams and Park and Cave Hill Country Park and peripheral sites of Glencairn. The capital works will develop over eight kilometers of new and improved pathways, stream crossings and wayfinding signage that will reconnect communities in North and West Belfast with the Belfast Hills. The animation programme will engage 1200 participants in guided walks, heritage talks and cross-community events that will deepen understanding of the cultural and environmental value of the Hills. This project is supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Refer to tender documents and T&Cs

Renewal: Any extension is 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/059408-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 5 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £85,600 |
| Lots value | £85,600 |
| Awards value | £102,720 |
| Contracts value | £102,720 |

## 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 | TLN06 Belfast |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LIGONIEL IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79952100 - Cultural event organisation services

## Release History

- 24 Jun 2026 at 12:09 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059408-2026
- 23 Jun 2026 at 15:13 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059110-2026
- 29 Jan 2026 at 17:56 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008248-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059408-2026
  24th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059110-2026
  23rd June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008248-2026
  29th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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