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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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09 Sep 2026 at 15:57

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04 Aug 2026 at 10:12

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Summary of the contracting process

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council commissioned an integrated service for the UNESCO Together Project, a cross-border, community-focused initiative linking UNESCO-designated sites across the island of Ireland. The work combines programme facilitation, residential coordination, accommodation management, transport coordination, engagement support, evaluation and strategic reporting. Its purpose is to support reconciliation, peacebuilding and cross-border cooperation through shared heritage, culture, storytelling, environmental action and sustained people-to-people engagement. The successful provider is responsible for designing, coordinating, delivering, monitoring and reporting on the complete programme, acting as a single prime contractor. Delivery covers the island of Ireland and associated travel-management activity. The procurement is primarily for travel management services, with project management consultancy also included.

This procurement has been awarded following an open procedure. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council selected RUNDA TRAVEL LIMITED on 9 September 2026. The award value is £66,485, against an estimated procurement value of £66,500, both in GBP. The awarded contract runs from 7 September 2026 to 15 March 2028. The original tender deadline was 6 September 2026. The requirement was evaluated as a single-supplier contract, with the provider taking full responsibility as prime contractor for the integrated service. The opportunity was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. The procurement is complete and the award is active; the recorded award was published on 4 August 2026.

For suppliers assessing comparable work, this award demonstrates demand from Newry, Mourne and Down District Council for a single organisation able to combine travel management with programme delivery and consultancy. A credible competitor would need to coordinate accommodation, transport and residential logistics across multiple locations, while also facilitating community and stakeholder engagement linked to heritage, culture and environmental activity. It would need strong programme-management capability, reliable operational coordination, monitoring and evaluation processes, and the ability to produce strategic reports for a funded cross-border initiative. The model suits an SME with sufficient capacity to act as prime contractor, manage the full delivery chain and remain accountable for integrated results rather than providing only a discrete travel or events service.

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Notice Information

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
ocds-b5fd17-06a09039-a3c4-4a34-b2c5-3072d292daa5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/509093ab-08e0-457e-accb-bd7680006663
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award 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
£66,485 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Sep 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Sep 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Sep 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
7 Sep 2026 - 15 Mar 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWRY
Postcode
BT34 2QU
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RUNDA TRAVEL LIMITED

Further Information

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