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Type of document: Contract Notice
Country: United Kingdom

1. Title: COMMUNITIES IN TRANSITION: REGIONAL EXPANDING RESTORATIVE PRACTICE IN NON JUSTICE SETTINGS – FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT
2. Awarding Authority: CPD – Supplies and Services Division, The Executive Office, GB Email: david.cook@executiveoffice-ni.gov.uk.
3. Contract type: Service contract
Open/Competitive Flexible
4. Description: The Awarding Authority seeks to appoint a Contractor to design and deliver a project that expands the use of restorative practice across the eight Communities in Transition (CIT) areas, as outlined in paragraph 2.6 of the Specification Schedule (for maps of the areas, please see separate document entitled “ANNEX A MAPS OF THE 8 CIT AREAS”). The project aims to: Address underlying social and community issues (including poverty, educational under attainment, health, isolation, environmental concerns, anti-social behaviour, community safety, policing, and community division) that can be exploited by those sustaining paramilitary activity, criminality and organised crime; Promote the use of peaceful and democratic means and the rule of law; Support individuals seeking to move away from paramilitary activity, criminality and organised crime; and Work in partnership with statutory agencies, including law enforcement and the criminal justice system to build safe and confident communities. The Contractor must deliver all activities described at paragraph 6.5 of the Specification, ensuring alignment with the objectives above and the Benefits Framework (paragraph 6.6 of the Specification). This tender forms part of Phase 3 of the CIT Project. Phase 1 (completed June 2021) established the foundation for addressing factors that sustain paramilitarism; Phase 2 (completed March 2025) refined delivery under thematic areas; and Phase 3 (to March 2027) focuses on core challenges through an issues based model. This contract will support Phase 3 and the ongoing delivery of the CIT Project. It is anticipated to commence on 1 April 2026 and run until 31 March 2027.
5. CPV Code(s): 98000000, 85322000
6. NUTS code(s): UKN, UKN0, UKN06
7. Main site or location of works, main place of delivery or main place of performance: Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland, Belfast.
8. Reference attributed by awarding authority: CfT CA Unique ID: SSD-7396
9. Estimated value of requirement: Estimated value (GBP): 505000
10. Time-limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate: 23.3.2026 (12:00:00).
11. Address to which they must be sent: For further information on the above contract please visit Web:
12. Other information: Evaluation Mechanism: MAT
Services, Works, Goods: Services
CPC Category: Other services
Directive: UK
CfT Involves: A Public Contract
First Cycle: Public
Tender Structure Envelope Type: Qualification/Technical/Financial
Special Regime Contract: Yes
Special Regime Contract Type: Light Touch Contract
Contact Point: david.cook@executiveoffice-ni.gov.uk
Award per Item: No
Estimated value (GBP): 505000
Above or Below Threshold: Below
End of clarification period: 18/03/2026 17:00
Upload of documents within the clarifications: Yes
Tenders Opening Date: 23/03/2026 12:30
Allow suppliers to make an online Expression Of Interest: No
Contract awarded in Lots: No
EU funding: No
Multiple tenders will be accepted: No
Contract duration in months or years, excluding extensions: 12 months
Validity of Tender in days or months: 90 days
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