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T2567 PEACEPLUS From Multiculturalism to Interculturalism Project

Belfast City Council · compiled

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Opportunity overview

The PEACEPLUS Multiculturalism to Interculturalism 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). This contract contributes to the implementation of the Celebrating Cultures and Diversity theme of the Belfast PEACEPLUS Local Community Action Plan. The Multiculturalism to Interculturalism project will be tendered through 4 Lots, aligned to the strands of the project. Strand 1 (Lot 1): Community Language and Cultural Access Programme – to highlight the indigenous linguistic heritage and new languages that are present within Belfast on a cross community basis through Irish Language and Ulster Scots Heritage project and New Languages Programme. Strand 2 (Lot 2): Cultural Spaces Programme to increase awareness of community capacity within and cross community engagement in the different culturally significant spaces across Belfast through inter community connected neighbourhood and citywide venues leadership, capacity building and activities programme. Strand 3 (Lot 3): Festivals and Flagship Events Programme to help flagship events become more accessible to all. This will include capacity building programme, a Flagship events cultural connector programme and a marching in step to different tunes / fusion of Belfast Sounds Programme. Strand 4 (Lot 4): Culture and Built Heritage Programme – to develop and enhance public space availability, usage and capacity, including showcasing our historical built environment, walking tour including maritime heritage elements, events in vacant spaces across Belfast, and an intercultural burial traditions graveyard animation programme.

Awarded to

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Contract value
£238.6k
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
7 Feb 2025
Award ID
007694-2025-3
Status
active
Location
Belfast, UKN06, United Kingdom

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Contract value
£234.2k
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
7 Feb 2025
Award ID
007694-2025-4
Status
active
Location
Belfast, UKN06, United Kingdom

Classification

  • CPV79952100 — Cultural event organisation services
  • CPV80000000 — Education and training services
  • CPV92000000 — Recreational, cultural and sporting services
  • CPV92500000 — Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

Lots

  • The PEACEPLUS Multiculturalism to Interculturalism 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). This contract contributes to the implementation of the Celebrating Cultures and Diversity theme of the Belfast PEACEPLUS Local Community Action Plan. The Multiculturalism to Interculturalism project will be tendered through 4 Lots, aligned to the strands of the project. Strand 1 (Lot 1): Community Language and Cultural Access Programme – to highlight the indigenous linguistic heritage and new languages that are present within Belfast on a cross community basis through Irish Language and Ulster Scots Heritage project and New Languages Programme.Value not stated
  • To highlight the indigenous linguistic heritage and new languages that are present within Belfast on a cross-community basis through an Irish Language and Ulster-Scots Heritage project and a New Languages Programme. Budget £270,055; Participants = 1,110 (plus minimum 650 wider participants)£270.1k
  • Community Language and Cultural Access Programme – to highlight the indigenous linguistic heritage and new languages that are present within Belfast on a cross community basis through Irish Language and Ulster Scots Heritage project and New Languages Programme. Budget £270,055 Participants = 1,110 (plus 650 wider) Duration: 3 yearsValue not stated
  • The PEACEPLUS Multiculturalism to Interculturalism 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). This contract contributes to the implementation of the Celebrating Cultures and Diversity theme of the Belfast PEACEPLUS Local Community Action Plan. The Multiculturalism to Interculturalism project will be tendered through 4 Lots, aligned to the strands of the project. Strand 2 (Lot 2): Cultural Spaces Programme to increase awareness of community capacity within and cross community engagement in the different culturally significant spaces across Belfast through inter community connected neighbourhood and citywide venues leadership, capacity building and activities programme.Value not stated
  • To increase awareness of, community capacity within and cross-community engagement in the different culturally significant spaces across Belfast through inter community connected neighbourhood and city-wide venues leadership, capacity building and activities programme. Budget £206,330; Participants = 426£206.3k
  • Cultural Spaces Programme to increase awareness of, community capacity within and cross community engagement in the different culturally significant spaces across Belfast through inter community connected neighbourhood and city-wide venues leadership, capacity building and activities programme. Budget £206,330 Participants = 426 Duration: 3 yearsValue not stated
  • The PEACEPLUS Multiculturalism to Interculturalism 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). This contract contributes to the implementation of the Celebrating Cultures and Diversity theme of the Belfast PEACEPLUS Local Community Action Plan. The Multiculturalism to Interculturalism project will be tendered through 4 Lots, aligned to the strands of the project. Strand 3 (Lot 3): Festivals and Flagship Events Programme to help flagship events become more accessible to all. This will include capacity building programme, a Flagship events cultural connector programme and a marching in step to different tunes / fusion of Belfast Sounds Programme.Value not stated
  • To help festivals and flagship events become more accessible to all. This will include capacity building programme, a Flagship events cultural connector programme and a musical fusions project. Budget £238,555; Participants = 404 (plus minimum 600 wider participants)£238.6k
  • Festivals and Flagship Events Programme to help flagship events become more accessible to all. This will include capacity building programme, a Flagship events cultural connector programme and a marching in step to different tunes / fusion of Belfast Sounds Programme. Budget £238,555 Participants = 404 (plus 600 wider) Duration: 3 yearsValue not stated
  • The PEACEPLUS Multiculturalism to Interculturalism 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). This contract contributes to the implementation of the Celebrating Cultures and Diversity theme of the Belfast PEACEPLUS Local Community Action Plan. The Multiculturalism to Interculturalism project will be tendered through 4 Lots, aligned to the strands of the project. Strand 4 (Lot 4): Culture and Built Heritage Programme – to develop and enhance public space availability, usage and capacity, including showcasing our historical built environment, walking tour including maritime heritage elements, events in vacant spaces across Belfast, and an intercultural burial traditions graveyard animation programme.Value not stated
  • To develop and enhance public space availability, usage and capacity, including a youth theatre project, showcasing our historical built environment and maritime heritage through walking tours and training new tour guides, events in vacant spaces across Belfast, and an intercultural burial traditions graveyard animation programme. Budget £234,200; Participants = 625 (plus minimum 300 wider participants)£234.2k
  • Culture and Built Heritage Programme – to develop and enhance public space availability, usage and capacity, including showcasing our historical built environment, walking tour including maritime heritage elements, events in vacant spaces across Belfast, and an intercultural burial traditions graveyard animation programme. Budget £234,200 Participants = 625 (plus 300 wider) Duration: 3 yearsValue not stated

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
ocds-h6vhtk-049922
Status
complete
Has Recurrence
No
Procurement Method
open
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure

Covered By

GPA

Bid Opening

Date
26 Nov 2024, 13:00

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Lot Details

Maximum Lots Bid Per Supplier
9,999,999

Expected award period

Starts
26 Nov 2024, 13:00

Tender Period

Ends
26 Nov 2024, 12:00

Communication

Future Notice Date
11 Oct 2024, 00:00

Classification

Id
79952100
Scheme
CPV
Description
Cultural event organisation services

Submission terms

Languages

en

Submission Method

electronicSubmission
written

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
Lot 1 Strand 1 Community Language and Cultural Access Programme
Status
planned
Description
Community Language and Cultural Access Programme – to highlight the indigenous linguistic heritage and new languages that are present within Belfast on a cross community basis through Irish Language and Ulster Scots Heritage project and New Languages Programme. Budget £270,055 Participants = 1,110 (plus 650 wider) Duration: 3 years
Entry 2
Id
Lot 2 Strand 2 Cultural Spaces Programme
Status
planned
Description
Cultural Spaces Programme to increase awareness of, community capacity within and cross community engagement in the different culturally significant spaces across Belfast through inter community connected neighbourhood and city-wide venues leadership, capacity building and activities programme. Budget £206,330 Participants = 426 Duration: 3 years
Entry 3
Id
Lot 3 Strand 3 Festivals and Flagship Events Programme
Status
planned
Description
Festivals and Flagship Events Programme to help flagship events become more accessible to all. This will include capacity building programme, a Flagship events cultural connector programme and a marching in step to different tunes / fusion of Belfast Sounds Programme. Budget £238,555 Participants = 404 (plus 600 wider) Duration: 3 years
Entry 4
Id
Lot 4 Strand 4 Cultural and Built Heritage Programme
Status
planned
Description
Culture and Built Heritage Programme – to develop and enhance public space availability, usage and capacity, including showcasing our historical built environment, walking tour including maritime heritage elements, events in vacant spaces across Belfast, and an intercultural burial traditions graveyard animation programme. Budget £234,200 Participants = 625 (plus 300 wider) Duration: 3 years
Entry 5
Id
Lot 1 Strand 1 Collaborative Cross-Community Language and Cultural Access Programme
Status
active
Has Options
Yes
Has Renewal
No
Description
To highlight the indigenous linguistic heritage and new languages that are present within Belfast on a cross-community basis through an Irish Language and Ulster-Scots Heritage project and a New Languages Programme. Budget £270,055; Participants = 1,110 (plus minimum 650 wider participants)

Value

Amount
270,055
Currency
GBP

Options

Description
Contract delivery is up to November 2027. Any potential extension up to 6 months is subject to funding availability and necessary approvals.

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,260

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 6
Id
Lot 2 Strand 2 Collaborative Cross-Community Cultural Spaces Programme
Status
active
Has Options
Yes
Has Renewal
No
Description
To increase awareness of, community capacity within and cross-community engagement in the different culturally significant spaces across Belfast through inter community connected neighbourhood and city-wide venues leadership, capacity building and activities programme. Budget £206,330; Participants = 426

Value

Amount
206,330
Currency
GBP

Options

Description
Contract delivery is up to December 2027. Any potential extension up to 6 months is subject to funding availability and necessary approvals.

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,260

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 7
Id
Lot 3 Strand 3 Collaborative Cross-Community Festivals and Flagship Events Programme
Status
active
Has Options
Yes
Has Renewal
No
Description
To help festivals and flagship events become more accessible to all. This will include capacity building programme, a Flagship events cultural connector programme and a musical fusions project. Budget £238,555; Participants = 404 (plus minimum 600 wider participants)

Value

Amount
238,555
Currency
GBP

Options

Description
Contract delivery is up to December 2027. Any potential extension up to 6 months is subject to funding availability and necessary approvals.

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,260

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 8
Id
Lot 4 Strand 4 Collaborative Cross-Community Culture and Built Heritage Programme
Status
active
Has Options
Yes
Has Renewal
No
Description
To develop and enhance public space availability, usage and capacity, including a youth theatre project, showcasing our historical built environment and maritime heritage through walking tours and training new tour guides, events in vacant spaces across Belfast, and an intercultural burial traditions graveyard animation programme. Budget £234,200; Participants = 625 (plus minimum 300 wider participants)

Value

Amount
234,200
Currency
GBP

Options

Description
Contract delivery is up to December 2027. Any potential extension up to 6 months is subject to funding availability and necessary approvals.

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,260

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 9
Id
Lot 1
Status
cancelled
Has Options
Yes
Description
The PEACEPLUS Multiculturalism to Interculturalism 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). This contract contributes to the implementation of the Celebrating Cultures and Diversity theme of the Belfast PEACEPLUS Local Community Action Plan. The Multiculturalism to Interculturalism project will be tendered through 4 Lots, aligned to the strands of the project. Strand 1 (Lot 1): Community Language and Cultural Access Programme – to highlight the indigenous linguistic heritage and new languages that are present within Belfast on a cross community basis through Irish Language and Ulster Scots Heritage project and New Languages Programme.

Options

Description
Option to extend for six months subject to funding and necessary approvals.

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Approach and Implementation
Type
quality
Description
25%
Criterion 2
Name
Management, Resources and Systems
Type
quality
Description
10%
Criterion 3
Name
Administration
Type
quality
Description
10%
Criterion 4
Name
Monitoring and performance management
Type
quality
Description
15%
Criterion 5
Name
Communications
Type
quality
Description
5%
Criterion 6
Name
Social value
Type
quality
Description
15%
Criterion 7
Name
cost
Type
cost
Description
20%
Entry 10
Id
Lot 2
Status
cancelled
Has Options
Yes
Description
The PEACEPLUS Multiculturalism to Interculturalism 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). This contract contributes to the implementation of the Celebrating Cultures and Diversity theme of the Belfast PEACEPLUS Local Community Action Plan. The Multiculturalism to Interculturalism project will be tendered through 4 Lots, aligned to the strands of the project. Strand 2 (Lot 2): Cultural Spaces Programme to increase awareness of community capacity within and cross community engagement in the different culturally significant spaces across Belfast through inter community connected neighbourhood and citywide venues leadership, capacity building and activities programme.

Options

Description
Option to extend for 6 months subject to funding and necessary approvals.

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Approach and Implementation
Type
quality
Description
25%
Criterion 2
Name
Management, Resources and Systems
Type
quality
Description
10%
Criterion 3
Name
Administration
Type
quality
Description
10%
Criterion 4
Name
Monitoring and performance management
Type
quality
Description
15%
Criterion 5
Name
Communications
Type
quality
Description
5%
Criterion 6
Name
Social value
Type
quality
Description
15%
Criterion 7
Name
Cost
Type
cost
Description
20%
Entry 11
Id
Lot 3
Status
cancelled
Has Options
Yes
Description
The PEACEPLUS Multiculturalism to Interculturalism 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). This contract contributes to the implementation of the Celebrating Cultures and Diversity theme of the Belfast PEACEPLUS Local Community Action Plan. The Multiculturalism to Interculturalism project will be tendered through 4 Lots, aligned to the strands of the project. Strand 3 (Lot 3): Festivals and Flagship Events Programme to help flagship events become more accessible to all. This will include capacity building programme, a Flagship events cultural connector programme and a marching in step to different tunes / fusion of Belfast Sounds Programme.

Options

Description
Option to extend for 6 months subject to funding and necessary approvals.

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Approach and Implementation
Type
quality
Description
25%
Criterion 2
Name
Management, Resources and Systems
Type
quality
Description
10%
Criterion 3
Name
Administration
Type
quality
Description
10%
Criterion 4
Name
Monitoring and performance management
Type
quality
Description
15%
Criterion 5
Name
Communications
Type
quality
Description
5%
Criterion 6
Name
Social value
Type
quality
Description
15%
Criterion 7
Name
Cost
Type
cost
Description
20%
Entry 12
Id
Lot 4
Status
cancelled
Has Options
Yes
Description
The PEACEPLUS Multiculturalism to Interculturalism 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). This contract contributes to the implementation of the Celebrating Cultures and Diversity theme of the Belfast PEACEPLUS Local Community Action Plan. The Multiculturalism to Interculturalism project will be tendered through 4 Lots, aligned to the strands of the project. Strand 4 (Lot 4): Culture and Built Heritage Programme – to develop and enhance public space availability, usage and capacity, including showcasing our historical built environment, walking tour including maritime heritage elements, events in vacant spaces across Belfast, and an intercultural burial traditions graveyard animation programme.

Options

Description
Option to extend for 6 months subject to funding and necessary approvals.

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Approach and Implementation
Type
quality
Description
25%
Criterion 2
Name
Management, Resources and Systems
Type
quality
Description
10%
Criterion 3
Name
Administration
Type
quality
Description
10%
Criterion 4
Name
Monitoring and performance management
Type
quality
Description
15%
Criterion 5
Name
Communications
Type
quality
Description
5%
Criterion 6
Name
Social value
Type
quality
Description
15%
Criterion 7
Name
Cost
Type
cost
Description
20%

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
Lot 1 Strand 1 Community Language and Cultural Access Programme
Related Lot
Lot 1 Strand 1 Community Language and Cultural Access Programme

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKN06

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
80000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Education and training services
Item 2
Id
Lot 2 Strand 2 Cultural Spaces Programme
Related Lot
Lot 2 Strand 2 Cultural Spaces Programme

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKN06

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
92000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Recreational, cultural and sporting services
Item 3
Id
Lot 3 Strand 3 Festivals and Flagship Events Programme
Related Lot
Lot 3 Strand 3 Festivals and Flagship Events Programme

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKN06

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
79952100
Scheme
CPV
Description
Cultural event organisation services
Item 4
Id
Lot 4 Strand 4 Cultural and Built Heritage Programme
Related Lot
Lot 4 Strand 4 Cultural and Built Heritage Programme

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKN06

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
79952100
Scheme
CPV
Description
Cultural event organisation services
Item 5
Id
Lot 1 Strand 1 Collaborative Cross-Community Language and Cultural Access Programme
Related Lot
Lot 1 Strand 1 Collaborative Cross-Community Language and Cultural Access Programme

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKN06

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
80000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Education and training services
Item 6
Id
Lot 2 Strand 2 Collaborative Cross-Community Cultural Spaces Programme
Related Lot
Lot 2 Strand 2 Collaborative Cross-Community Cultural Spaces Programme

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKN06

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
80000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Education and training services
Item 7
Id
Lot 3 Strand 3 Collaborative Cross-Community Festivals and Flagship Events Programme
Related Lot
Lot 3 Strand 3 Collaborative Cross-Community Festivals and Flagship Events Programme

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKN06

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
79952100
Scheme
CPV
Description
Cultural event organisation services
Item 8
Id
Lot 4 Strand 4 Collaborative Cross-Community Culture and Built Heritage Programme
Related Lot
Lot 4 Strand 4 Collaborative Cross-Community Culture and Built Heritage Programme

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKN06

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
92500000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Library, archives, museums and other cultural services
Item 9
Id
Lot 1
Related Lot
Lot 1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKN06

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
80000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Education and training services
Item 10
Id
Lot 2
Related Lot
Lot 2

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKN06

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
80000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Education and training services
Item 11
Id
Lot 3
Related Lot
Lot 3

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKN06

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
79952100
Scheme
CPV
Description
Cultural event organisation services
Item 12
Id
Lot 4
Related Lot
Lot 4

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKN06

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
92500000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

Planning and budget

Budget

Finance

Entry 1
Id
1
Description
PEACEPLUS

Related lots

Lot 1
Lot 2
Lot 3
Lot 4

Financing Party

Id
GB-FTS-172
Name
European Union

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-FTS-7639
Name
Belfast City Council

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKN
Locality
Belfast
Postal Code
BT2 8GD
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Adelaide Exchange, 24-26 Adelaide Street

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
REGIONAL_AUTHORITY
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Description
Regional or local authority
Entry 2
Id
01
Scheme
COFOG
Description
General public services

Identifier

Legal Name
Belfast City Council

Contact

Telephone
+44 90320202
Organisation 2
Id
GB-FTS-172
Name
European Union

Roles

funder
Organisation 3
Id
GB-FTS-5454
Name
Royal Courts of Justice

Roles

reviewBody

Address

Locality
Belfast
Country Name
United Kingdom

Identifier

Legal Name
Royal Courts of Justice
Organisation 4
Id
GB-FTS-21397
Name
Belfast City Council

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKN06
Locality
Belfast
Postal Code
BT2 8DJ
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
9-21 Adelaide Street

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
REGIONAL_AUTHORITY
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Description
Regional or local authority
Entry 2
Id
01
Scheme
COFOG
Description
General public services

Identifier

Legal Name
Belfast City Council

Contact

Organisation 5
Id
GB-FTS-139656
Name
Féile an Phobail

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKN06
Locality
Belfast
Country Name
United Kingdom

Details

Scale
sme

Identifier

Legal Name
Féile an Phobail
Organisation 6
Id
GB-FTS-139657
Name
Arts Ekta

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKN06
Locality
Belfast
Country Name
United Kingdom

Details

Scale
sme

Identifier

Legal Name
Arts Ekta

Award information

Award 1
Id
007694-2025-1
Status
unsuccessful
Status Details
unsuccessful

Related lots

Lot 1
Award 2
Id
007694-2025-2
Status
unsuccessful
Status Details
unsuccessful

Related lots

Lot 2
Award 3
Id
007694-2025-3
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-139656
Name
Féile an Phobail

Related lots

Lot 3
Award 4
Id
007694-2025-4
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-139657
Name
Arts Ekta

Related lots

Lot 4

Contracts and changes

Entry 1
Id
007694-2025-3
Status
active
Award ID
007694-2025-3
Date Signed
7 Feb 2025, 00:00

Value

Amount
238,555
Currency
GBP
Entry 2
Id
007694-2025-4
Status
active
Award ID
007694-2025-4
Date Signed
7 Feb 2025, 00:00

Value

Amount
234,200
Currency
GBP

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Belfast · UKN06 · BT2 8DJ · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKN06

Notice and amendment history

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