T24-071BUS PEACEPLUS Food Poverty Project Reissue

The recent procurement process conducted by the Derry City and Strabane District Council has culminated in an active award for the PEACEPLUS Food Poverty Project, identified as “T24–071BUS PEACEPLUS Food Poverty Project Reissue.” This contract, valued at £86,000, aims to address food poverty through a community action programme in the Waterside DEA, United Kingdom. Originally initiated via an open procurement procedure, the contract has been awarded to Cornerstone City Church as the primary supplier.

The procurement process included both electronic submission and payment methods, underscoring a modernised approach to public procurement activities. The status of this process is marked as complete, with the contract having been signed on 4th June 2025. This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in community services and social infrastructure development, especially those capable of executing both capital works and community programming.

Enterprises that excel in creating and managing shared community spaces such as social kitchens, and those experienced in cross-community projects, would find this project particularly aligned with their capabilities. Moreover, the project encourages participation from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), offering them a platform to demonstrate innovation and contribute impactful solutions to the local community underpinned by EU financing from the PEACEPLUS Programme.