Delivery Partner Wanted for Who Do We Think We Are? Cultural Identity Programme

Mid and East Antrim Borough Council is seeking to appoint a delivery organisation or partnership to design and deliver the Who Do We Think We Are? Programme, funded through PEACEPLUS—a cross-border European and UK Government initiative supporting peace, prosperity and reconciliation in Northern Ireland and border Ireland. Programme Overview: This community-focused programme aims to increase understanding and respect for diverse identities, histories, cultures and lived experiences across the Borough. It sits within the Council's PEACEPLUS Local Action Plan under the 'Building Respect for All Cultural Identities' theme. Key Activities: The programme will use creative mediums including storytelling, poetry, visual arts, music, drama, digital media and heritage activities to engage people of all ages and backgrounds. Activities will include: community-based creative projects; educational engagement in primary and post-primary schools; intergenerational learning opportunities; creative workshops; and public showcase events, exhibitions and performances. Cross-Community Focus: The programme is designed to foster meaningful interaction between people from different backgrounds, traditions and generations, while capturing and preserving local stories and cultural heritage. It will support the development of cross-community partnerships and collaborative projects. Inclusion: Delivery must actively encourage participation from groups that experience barriers to involvement, including minority ethnic communities, newcomers, people with disabilities, young people, older people, individuals impacted by conflict, and other underrepresented groups. This is a pre-market engagement exercise to gauge interest, capability and capacity. It is not a call for competition, tender, or procurement commitment. The Council will use feedback to refine scope, determine procurement strategy and establish delivery arrangements. Delivery organisations should have experience in community arts, heritage engagement, cross-community work, educational delivery, and ability to meet PEACEPLUS monitoring and evaluation requirements.