PEACEPLUS Arts, Culture and Heritage Programme
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The PEACEPLUS Arts, Culture and Heritage Programme, managed by Mid Ulster District Council and funded by the European Union, seeks to enhance community engagement through social work and related services. This contract focuses on delivering a Culture, Arts, and Heritage programme, targeted at primary age children across the Mid Ulster district, specifically for primary 6/7 age groups, and is designed to engage approximately 750 children over three years. The procurement, valued at £260,000 GBP, was conducted through an open procedure.
The procurement stage has advanced to the award phase, with the contract successfully signed on 13th June 2025 with the supplier Wheelworks. The programme is primarily focused in Northern Ireland, with the tender process completed on 24th March 2025, and electronic submissions were utilised. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in cultural and educational services, especially those with capabilities in developing community-centric programmes.
Organisations focusing on innovation, creative technology, and community service provision would be well-suited to the specified requirements. Given the emphasis on cross-community engagement and skill development, companies with experience in delivering educational programmes that foster social integration and creativity would find this project aligned with their expertise. Moreover, the open procurement method suggests a competitive space, yet it remains accessible, with a total of three bids submitted, highlighting the potential opportunities for similar businesses to engage and compete in such government-funded initiatives.
Mid Ulster District Council is seeking tenders for a contractor to develop and deliver a PEACEPLUS funded Culture, Arts and Heritage programme, with primary age children, for Mid Ulster District Council. The purpose of this specification is to set out the scope, minimum standards, service requirements, performance, and all other obligations that the Council requires of the Contractor when delivering this programme contract. This is a dedicated cross community Culture, Arts and Heritage programme for all Primary Schools in the district focusing on primary 6/7 age group.
The programme will support children to:
- Build greater awareness and understanding of locally based shared culture, arts and heritage within their local community
- Build shared engagement and friendships between diverse schools through an experiential and interactive learning programme focused on locally based culture, arts and heritage
- Develop skills in innovation and creative technology in children
- A total of 750 children engaged over a 3 year period.
The programme will build the children's awareness and understanding of locally based culture, arts and heritage while supporting them to build friendships and contribute to a prosperous and peaceful society.
Mid Ulster District Council is seeking tenders for a contractor to develop and deliver a PEACEPLUS funded Culture, Arts and Heritage programme, with primary age children, for Mid Ulster District Council. The purpose of this specification is to set out the scope, minimum standards, service requirements, performance, and all other obligations that the Council requires of the Contractor when delivering this programme contract. This is a dedicated cross community Culture, Arts and Heritage programme for all Primary Schools in the district focusing on primary 6/7 age group. The programme will support children to: * Build greater awareness and understanding of locally based shared culture, arts and heritage within their local community * Build shared engagement and friendships between diverse schools through an experiential and interactive learning programme focused on locally based culture, arts and heritage * Develop skills in innovation and creative technology in children * A total of 750 children engaged over a 3 year period. The programme will build the children's awareness and understanding of locally based culture, arts and heritage while supporting them to build friendships and contribute to a prosperous and peaceful society.
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