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Framework Agreement for the Provision of External Support Services for the Delivery of the Belfast City & Region Place Partnership (BCRPP)

Belfast City Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Belfast City Council

Buyer Address: 9-21 Adelaide Street, Belfast, UKN06, BT2 8DJ, United Kingdom

Contact Email: cps@belfastcity.gov.uk

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
4000000.0 GBP
Gross: 4800000 GBP
Published
07 Jul 2025, 11:08
Deadline
07 Aug 2025, 11:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

Belfast City Council, on behalf of the Belfast City & Region Place Partnership, wishes to establish a multi-supplier Framework Agreement to provide external support services, including: • Partnership relationship management • Strategic Programming • Stakeholder engagement and advocacy communications • International event management services • International marketing and communications

Linked Documents

No linked documents found for this notice.

Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037722-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Has Options: Yes

Lot 1 Options: Optional services may be required throughout the duration of this Framework Agreement, namely use of the Framework by different Departments within the Council. Any optional service will be allocated by the Council based on: • A clear identification of additional needs and; • Subject to satisfactory budget approval and satisfactory performance of the Contractor(s). Further information can be found in Schedule 1 of the tender documents.

Lot 1 Value: GBP 4,000,000

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 4,800,000

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2025-09-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2027-08-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Proposed Approach and Methodology (40%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Response to the Brief (40%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (cost): Cost (20%)

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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