Scope
Description
The Executive Office (TEO) is seeking to establish a Contract for the provision of a programme that will remove / reimage paramilitary symbols in communities, removing / reducing the sense of legitimacy of paramilitary control within the Lurgan / Craigavon CIT Area, referenced as Super Output Area Drumnamoe 1 and 2 (Kilwilkie) and Drumgask 2 (Craigavon) (maps of the designated areas are attached at Annex A of the Specification). The programme will focus on the impact of paramilitarism on the physical landscape. In doing so, the programme will help to:
• Remove/Reimage negative paramilitary symbols/images in the community
• Remove the sense of legitimacy of paramilitary control in the area
• Reduce coercive control that different groups wield in their respective areas
• Increase community confidence in the area
This tender is linked to the Communities in Transition (CIT) Project and the overall Executive Programme on Paramilitarism and Organised Crime. The Contractor's programme will incorporate and deliver a number of programme activities, described at paragraph 6.4 of the Specification. The Contractor must not be reimaging murals/symbols which are not paramilitary in nature, activities must be clearly linked to addressing issues which have arisen as a result of living in a community with high levels of paramilitary activity, criminality and organised crime and, to the Benefits Framework (as listed at paragraph 6.5 of the Specification). Full details of all the requirements for this Contract are provided for within the Specification of Requirements Schedule.
Total value (estimated)
- £70,000 excluding VAT
- £80,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 12 May 2025 to 31 March 2026
- Possible extension to 31 March 2027
- 1 year, 10 months, 20 days
Description of possible extension:
Please refer to Document titled: ID 5901563 - Instructions to Tenderers
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
Contract locations
- UKN - Northern Ireland
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
28 April 2025, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
1 May 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
Please refer to Document titled: ID 5901563 - Instructions to Tenderers
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
The Executive Office (TEO)
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVWG-8426-YWXV
Castle Buildings
Belfast
BT4 3SR
United Kingdom
Region: UKN06 - Belfast
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Northern Ireland