Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Belfast City Council
Adelaide Exchange, 9 Adelaide Street
Belfast
BT2 8GD
Telephone
+44 90320202
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKN06 - Belfast
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.belfastcity.gov.uk
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
https://e-sourcingni.bravosolution.co.uk
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
T2567 PEACEPLUS From Multiculturalism to Interculturalism Project Lots 1 and 2
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
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 has 4 strands. The budget for the entire project is £949140 which is broken down per lot below.
This notice for feedback is specific for Lots 1 and 2.
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. Budget £270,055 Participants = 1,110 (plus 650 wider) Duration: 3 years
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 city-wide venues leadership, capacity building and activities programme. Budget £206,330 Participants = 426 Duration: 3 years
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. Budget £238,555 Participants = 404 (plus 600 wider) Duration: 3 years
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. Budget £234,200 Participants = 625 (plus 300 wider) Duration: 3 years
LOT 1 - Language and Cultural Access Programme (Culture & Heritage). 1-1 sessions or written feedback requested for supplier feedback on tender specification
o No tender submissions were received for the tender call for Lot 1 of the From Multiculturalism to Interculturalism (Culture & Heritage) project - Cross-Community Language and Cultural Access Programme.
o A supplier feedback session took place on Monday 27 January, which was valuable to understand issues affecting potential bidders in responding to the tender.
o We would like to offer you the opportunity to provide any further feedback in writing, or to speak on a 1-1 basis with the contract manager, online via Teams. Meetings can be arranged up to Wednesday 12 Feb 2025.
o If you are interested in providing feedback please contact peacepluslap@belfastcity.gov.uk
LOT 2 - Cultural Spaces Programme (Culture & Heritage). 1-1 sessions or written feedback requested for supplier feedback on tender specification
o No successful bids were received for the tender call for Lot 2 of the From Multiculturalism to Interculturalism (Culture & Heritage) project - Cross-Community Cultural Spaces Programme.
o A supplier feedback session took place on Wednesday 29 January, which was valuable to understand issues affecting potential bidders in responding to the tender.
o We would like to offer you the opportunity to provide any further feedback in writing, or to speak on a 1-1 basis with the contract manager, online via Teams. Meetings can be arranged up to Wednesday 12 Feb 2025.
o If you are interested in providing feedback please contact peacepluslap@belfastcity.gov.uk
This project is supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB).
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £949,140
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot No
Lot 1 Language and Cultural access programme
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN06 - Belfast
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Language and Cultural Access Programme (Culture & Heritage). 1-1 sessions or written feedback requested for supplier feedback on tender specification
o No tender submissions were received for the tender call for Lot 1 of the From Multiculturalism to Interculturalism (Culture & Heritage) project - Cross-Community Language and Cultural Access Programme.
o A supplier feedback session took place on Monday 27 January, which was valuable to understand issues affecting potential bidders in responding to the tender.
o We would like to offer you the opportunity to provide any further feedback in writing, or to speak on a 1-1 basis with the contract manager, online via Teams. Meetings can be arranged up to Wednesday 12 Feb 2025.
o If you are interested in providing feedback please contact peacepluslap@belfastcity.gov.uk
This project is supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB).
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot No
Lot 2 Cultural Spaces programme
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79952100 - Cultural event organisation services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN06 - Belfast
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Cultural Spaces Programme (Culture & Heritage). 1-1 sessions or written feedback requested for supplier feedback on tender specification
o No successful bids were received for the tender call for Lot 2 of the From Multiculturalism to Interculturalism (Culture & Heritage) project - Cross-Community Cultural Spaces Programme.
o A supplier feedback session took place on Wednesday 29 January, which was valuable to understand issues affecting potential bidders in responding to the tender.
o We would like to offer you the opportunity to provide any further feedback in writing, or to speak on a 1-1 basis with the contract manager, online via Teams. Meetings can be arranged up to Wednesday 12 Feb 2025.
o If you are interested in providing feedback please contact peacepluslap@belfastcity.gov.uk
This project is supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB).
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
24 February 2025
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes