Scope
Description
The Executive Office (TEO) is seeking to establish a Contract for the provision of an Addressing Exploitation programme 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). This programme will facilitate building a resilient community through a participatory community approach, advocating collaboration with statutory, community and voluntary bodies responsible for maintaining safety in our communities, to increase the number of individuals and organisations working to create safe communities and improve the capabilities of those already working to create safe communities.
The core purpose of this programme is multi-fold:
• To raise awareness and educate the community on the various forms of exploitation which may be impacting on their community (this includes sexual, child criminal and monetary);
• To build trust and understanding between the communities and statutory agencies (primarily response services) working in this field, with the aim of encouraging meaningful relationships so they can work better together to eliminate/minimise exploitation in their community;
• To encourage / empower communities to take a proactive role in improving community safety in their area; and
• Support those who are victims of exploitation and reduce the number of people who are vulnerable to paramilitary influence and control.
This tender is linked to the Communities in Transition (CIT) Project which had been due to end in March 2024 however the Executive made a commitment to extend the overall Executive Programme on Paramilitarism and Organised Crime (EPPOC) to March 2027. As CIT is a key element of EPPOC, it has also been extended to 31 March 2027. This phase of delivery is classed as Phase 3 of CIT and will operate from 01 April 2025 - 31 March 2027. Phase 1 of the Project provided a firm foundation for continuing to address the issues that allow Paramilitarism, criminality and coercive control to persist within communities. Phase 2 presented an opportunity to further refine the work under a thematic approach as we move forward. Phase 3 will see delivery move from a thematic approach to an issues-based approach focusing on the key issues caused by paramilitarism in communities. This Contract falls under Phase 3 and will support the Department in its overall delivery of the CIT Project.
The Contractor's programme will incorporate and deliver a number of programme activities, described at paragraph 6.5 of the Specification. The Contractor must not be delivering general community safety activities as part of this programme, activities must be clearly linked to addressing exploitation 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 6.6 of the Specification). Full details of all the requirements for this Contract are provided for within the Specification of Requirements Schedule.
Total value (estimated)
- £62,000 excluding VAT
- £74,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 3 June 2025 to 31 March 2026
- Possible extension to 31 March 2027
- 1 year, 9 months, 28 days
Description of possible extension:
It is anticipated that the Contract will commence in late May / early June 2025 and run until March 2026 with the option to extend for a further period of 12 months, up to 31 March 2027.
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
16 May 2025, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
20 May 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
As detailed in the Instructions To Tenderers (ID 5942200)
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
The Executive Office
- 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