Scope
Description
This contract is for a Collaborative cross-community Language and Cultural Access Project to be delivered across the city. This will 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 £270055. Participants = 1110 (plus minimum 650 wider participants). The PEACEPLUS Collaborative Cross community Language and Cultural Access Project forms part of the wider From Multiculturalism to Interculturalism Project and contributes to the implementation of the Belfast PEACEPLUS Local Community Action plan, which is supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB)
Total value (estimated)
- £270,055 excluding VAT
- £324,066 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 12 January 2026 to 31 March 2028
- Possible extension to 29 September 2028
- 2 years, 8 months, 18 days
Description of possible extension:
Any extension is subject to funding, necessary approvals and contractor performance
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 79952100 - Cultural event organisation services
Contract locations
- UKN - Northern Ireland
Submission
Enquiry deadline
17 November 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
24 November 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
Quality 65%, cost 20%, social value 15%
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
Belfast City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQXY-5321-CGZM
9-21 Adelaide Street
Belfast
BT2 8DJ
United Kingdom
Email: cps@belfastcity.gov.uk
Region: UKN06 - Belfast
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Northern Ireland