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CA17462 - RFQ 2025/73 - PEACEPLUS Community Led Shared History Culture Programme Sacred Spaces of Slieve Gullion

NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)

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26 Mar 2026 at 13:06

Summary of the contracting process

The Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) is actively seeking proposals for the PEACEPLUS Community Led Shared History Culture Programme, specifically focusing on the Sacred Spaces of Slieve Gullion. This tender invites proposals for designing, coordinating, and delivering a cross-community festival programme culminating in a Heritage Collection of historic churches, chapels, and meeting houses. With the tender in the stage marked as active, interested parties should note the tender period ends on 9th April 2026, and the contract is set to run from 4th May to 31st December 2026. The procurement process is open, presenting an excellent opportunity for service providers in categories such as Other community, social, and personal services, Education and training services, and Recreational, cultural, and sporting services. This project is based in Newry with a postal code BT35 8DJ and contributions from participants across the UK and other specified territories are encouraged.

This tender creates ample opportunities for businesses aiming to expand in community-focused services and cultural programmes. It is particularly suited to SMEs given the open procurement procedure, which may offer competitive access to resources for small enterprises specialising in cultural, educational, and recreational services. By taking part, businesses can engage in meaningful community development efforts and foster cross-community relations through cultural initiatives, ultimately enhancing their portfolio and extending their reach internationally. Companies capable of delivering innovative, community-centric programmes across diverse geographical locations stand to benefit greatly from participating in this procurement process.

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Notice Title

CA17462 - RFQ 2025/73 - PEACEPLUS Community Led Shared History Culture Programme Sacred Spaces of Slieve Gullion

Notice Description

The Newry, Mourne & Down District Council (NMDDC) Action Plan 'Thriving Together' has been developed by the PEACEPLUS Partnership, utilising a co-design approach involving comprehensive engagement with the local community and other key stakeholders including statutory providers, public bodies, businesses, and Council DEA (District Electoral Area) Forums. Tenderers are invited to submit proposals for the design, coordination, and delivery of a cross community festival programme, culminating in the creation of a Heritage Collection showcasing the historic churches, chapels, and meeting houses across the Slieve Gullion DEA. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA17462. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA17462 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85f8b821-0646-4d6c-90a3-ba6cb7a60984
Current Stage
Tender
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

80 - Education and training services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Apr 20265 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 May 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
BT35 8DJ
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
Ballybot
Westminster Constituency
Newry and Armagh

Further Information

Notice Documents

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