Scope
Description
This contract contributes to the implementation of the Community Regeneration and Transformation (CRT) theme of the Belfast PEACEPLUS Local Community Action Plan.
This Contract is for an animation programme to compliment capital works to upgrade and improve performance facilities in the Sanctuary Theatre, a cultural and arts venue in East Belfast. The animation programme will use the vehicle of drama and discussion to directly combat and address good relations issues in an interface area and throughout the city through a range of activities, including the delivery of good relations arts programmes in schools, drama productions and a cross community and interethnic volunteering programme, and will involve meaningful and purposeful engagement with 1,080 participants, and 600 individuals attending Good Relations themed productions.
This 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).
Total value (estimated)
- £85,100 excluding VAT
- £102,120 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 2 March 2026 to 31 March 2028
- Possible extension to 30 September 2028
- 2 years, 6 months, 30 days
Description of possible extension:
Any possible extension is subject to funding, necessary approvals and contractor performance
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
Options subject to necessary approvals
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79952100 - Cultural event organisation services
- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
5 January 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
12 January 2026, 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