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CA18311 - Tender 46/2026 - UNESCO Together Project - Integrated Facilitation, Residential Coordination, Accommodation, Transport and Strategic Reporting Services

NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)

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04 Aug 2026 at 09:12

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD) is orchestrating a tender for the "UNESCO Together Project," seeking a contractor to provide integrated facilitation, residential coordination, accommodation, transport, and strategic reporting services. This project focuses on connecting UNESCO-designated sites across Ireland to promote reconciliation and peacebuilding, funded by the PEACEPLUS Programme. The tender, classified under travel management and project management consultancy services, is active with an open procedure. Key dates include the tender period closing on 1st September 2026, and the contract running from 28th September 2026 to 15th February 2028. The services are relevant to multiple locations including the UK, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and beyond.

This opportunity provides significant potential for business growth for companies specialised in travel management and project management consultancy services. It calls for businesses adept at designing and delivering comprehensive programmes that support community-focused initiatives. Companies, particularly SMEs, that can provide innovative solutions and effectively coordinate logistics across multiple international sites will find this tender particularly suited to their expertise. Engaging in this contract will allow companies to contribute to a high-profile, cross-border initiative with long-term positive impacts on community relations and cultural heritage.

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Notice Title

CA18311 - Tender 46/2026 - UNESCO Together Project - Integrated Facilitation, Residential Coordination, Accommodation, Transport and Strategic Reporting Services

Notice Description

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC), invites tenders from suitably qualified and experienced organisations to deliver an integrated programme of facilitation, residential coordination, accommodation management, transport coordination, engagement support, evaluation, and strategic reporting for the UNESCO Together Project. UNESCO Together is a cross-border, community-focused initiative connecting UNESCO-designated sites across the island of Ireland including UNESCO Global Geoparks, World Heritage Sites, Biosphere Reserves, and Creative Cities. The project is funded under the PEACEPLUS Programme Investment Area 6.2 and seeks to foster reconciliation, peacebuilding, and cross-border cooperation through shared heritage, culture, storytelling, environmental action, and sustained people-to-people engagement. The contract requires a single supplier to design, coordinating, deliver, monitoring and reporting on a fully integrated programme of engagement activities and associated logistical support across the island of Ireland. The supplier shall act as the prime contractor and shall retain full responsibility for the delivery of the contract. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA18311. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA18311 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 020 3920 8054.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/509093ab-08e0-457e-accb-bd7680006663
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

63516000 - Travel management services

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£66,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Sep 2026 - 15 Feb 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWRY
Postcode
BT34 2QU
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN08 Newry, Mourne and Down
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newry, Mourne and Down
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Newry and Armagh

Further Information

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