Pre Market Consultation for PEACEPLUS Who Do We Think We Are? Programme

Tender description

Mid and East Antrim Borough Council is preparing a potential procurement to appoint a suitably qualified delivery organisation or delivery partnership to design and deliver the Who Do We Think We Are? Programme as part of the Mid and East Antrim PEACEPLUS Local Action Plan. PEACEPLUS is a cross-border funding programme supported by the European Union, the UK Government, the Northern Ireland Executive and the Government of Ireland, and managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB). The programme aims to support peace, prosperity and reconciliation by promoting positive community relations, community transformation and social inclusion across Northern Ireland and the border counties of Ireland. Following an extensive co-design process with local communities, stakeholders and statutory partners, Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has developed a PEACEPLUS Local Action Plan that will deliver a range of projects and programmes designed to create more inclusive, connected and resilient communities. The Action Plan is structured around three key themes: • Local Community Regeneration and Transformation • Thriving and Peaceful Communities • Building Respect for All Cultural Identities The Who Do We Think We Are? Programme sits within the Building Respect for All Cultural Identities theme, which seeks to increase understanding of, and respect for, the diverse identities, histories, cultures and lived experiences that shape communities across the Borough. The programme will engage people of all ages and backgrounds in creative, educational and participative activities that explore local heritage, community identity and the meaning of belonging in contemporary Mid and East Antrim. Through a range of creative mediums, which may include storytelling, poetry, visual arts, music, drama, digital media and heritage-based activities, participants will be supported to explore their shared and diverse histories, celebrate local stories and traditions, and contribute to a deeper understanding of what community means today. The programme will foster meaningful interaction between people from different backgrounds, traditions and generations, while creating opportunities to capture and preserve stories, experiences and cultural heritage that might otherwise be lost. The programme is expected to include community-based projects, education-based activities within primary and post-primary settings, and public showcase events, exhibitions or performances that promote dialogue, understanding, and respect across communities. Through these activities, the programme will contribute to lasting peacebuilding, social cohesion and a stronger sense of belonging across the Borough. Before commencing formal procurement, the Council is undertaking preliminary market engagement to understand interest in bidding for the opportunity, market capability and capacity, and views on matters that may affect the procurement and delivery strategy. This includes financial and technical capacity, the procurement procedure, quality criteria and delivery arrangements. This exercise is not a call for competition, an invitation to tender or a commitment to procure.