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CA18488 - RFQ2026/37 - Appointment of Specialist Consultancy Team to present options regarding appropriate operating models for a new Theatre and Conference facility in Newry City.

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD)

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22 Sep 2026 at 14:48

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Summary of the contracting process

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is seeking a specialist consultancy team to assess potential operating models for a new Theatre and Conference Centre in Newry City. The work covers management and business development advice for the proposed facility, including recommendations on the most appropriate operating model. The preferred model should support artistic creativity, help grow a new audience and provide long-term viability. This is a consultancy services opportunity, classified under general management consultancy services (CPV 79411000), with related business development and development consultancy elements. The work is intended for delivery in Newry City, although the procurement records a broad delivery geography. The requirement is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, making it relevant to specialist consultancies with experience in cultural, theatre, conference, venue or public-sector operating models.

The procurement has reached the tender stage: the council invited offers through an open procedure. The tender deadline set by the buyer is 7 October 2026 at 12:00. The contract is scheduled to run from 28 October 2026 to 28 January 2027. Its estimated value is £29,000. The appointed team will assess potential operating models for the new facility and provide recommendations on the most appropriate option, considering artistic creativity, audience development and long-term viability. The opportunity is presented as a single requirement rather than separate lots. Bids are therefore relevant to consultancies able to address the operating model assessment as a complete assignment and provide evidence-based recommendations for the council’s proposed theatre and conference facility.

This opportunity suits a specialist consultancy able to combine strategic, operational and cultural-sector expertise. Strong candidates will understand how theatres and conference facilities can be governed, managed and commercially sustained, and how different operating models affect artistic ambition, audience development and long-term viability. Relevant experience may include advising councils, cultural organisations, venues or other public-facing facilities on feasibility, business planning, governance, service delivery or operating structures. The work calls for analytical capability: suppliers must be able to assess options, compare their implications and turn the findings into practical recommendations for decision-makers. It is suitable for SMEs, including focused advisory firms or specialist teams that can bring the necessary cultural, commercial and public-sector knowledge without needing the scale of a large generalist consultancy.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CA18488 - RFQ2026/37 - Appointment of Specialist Consultancy Team to present options regarding appropriate operating models for a new Theatre and Conference facility in Newry City.

Notice Description

The purpose of this process is to undertake an assessment of potential operating models for a new Theatre and Conference Centre facility in Newry City and assist the Council with recommendations on the most appropriate operating model for the facility in terms of promoting artistic creativity, growing a new audience for the facility and ensuring long term viability of the preferred operating model. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA18488. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA18488 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 020 3920 8054.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-075b4030-b922-48ce-8d57-c1836e98f8a3
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dcd45ad1-0712-46b9-a2d0-cff416b72f09
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

73220000 - Development consultancy services

79411000 - General management consultancy services

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£29,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
7 Oct 2026Today
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Oct 2026 - 28 Jan 2027 1-6 months
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
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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

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