Belfast Stories – Story Engine

Buyer
Belfast City Council
Value
£550,000
Closes
23 November 2026
Where
Belfast
Type
Open tender

In plain English

Belfast City Council is buying a digital platform called 'Stories Engine' that collects, stores and displays community stories and historical records. The supplier must design, build and run the system, handle data properly, and make stories searchable and accessible to the public.

What the buyer wants

• Design and build a digital platform for collecting and storing community stories • Set up archive integration so stories link to existing historical records • Create search and discovery tools so the public can find stories easily • Manage consent, data governance and privacy rules • Provide ongoing support and maintenance after launch • Create public access points (websites, kiosks or other ways people can view stories)

Likely requirements

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This contract requires significant software development expertise and ongoing support capability: most small trade businesses (cleaners, electricians, builders) will not have the technical skills or infrastructure to deliver this, and it will almost certainly require a company with dedicated software developers and IT support staff.

How to bid

This is an open tender: any eligible business can respond directly to the buyer by the deadline, with no framework membership needed.

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