T2680 PEACEPLUS Sanctuary Theatre Animation Project

Belfast City Council is inviting tenders for the T2680 PEACEPLUS Sanctuary Theatre Animation Project, part of a broader initiative under the Community Regeneration and Transformation theme of the Belfast PEACEPLUS Local Community Action Plan. Located in East Belfast, this cultural and arts venture aims to enhance the Sanctuary Theatre's facilities through an animation programme designed to address good relations issues via drama and discussion. The procurement is in the Tender stage with an open competition under a below-threshold process.

The tender period ends on 12 January 2026, with enquiries closing on 5 January 2026. The contract will run from 2 March 2026 to 31 March 2028, valued at £85,100, and plays into the broader agenda managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB). This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses in cultural event organisation, community services, and social value sectors.

It is especially suited for SMEs and VCSEs that can deliver engaging programmes addressing community relations in culturally diverse settings. Businesses can leverage this opportunity for community impact while contributing to public strategies aimed at meaningful participant engagement and cultural exchange. Engagement in this contract will foster company expansion in public sector involvement, promoting long-term collaboration with local government bodies like Belfast City Council.

Companies are encouraged to harness their creative capabilities to propose innovative cultural programming that aligns with the PEACEPLUS objectives.