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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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28 Apr 2026 at 15:00

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26 Mar 2026 at 13:06

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the PEACEPLUS Community Led Shared History Culture Programme Sacred Spaces of Slieve Gullion is orchestrated by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD), located in Newry, England. This initiative falls under the category of other community, social and personal services, with additional focus on educational and cultural services. The tender involves creating a festival programme and Heritage Collection showcasing historic sacred spaces in the Slieve Gullion District Electoral Area. The process follows an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on April 22, 2026, and the contracting phase starting on April 23, 2026, lasting until the end of December 2026. The opportunity was awarded to ORIEL EVENTS, valued at £15,720, as of April 28, 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in service provision within community engagement, cultural event planning, and educational programming. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suitable to compete due to the project's emphasis on local community involvement and co-design. Companies that can offer innovative approaches to festival delivery and heritage collection creation, or possess expertise in cross-community relations, are well-positioned to leverage this contract for business growth. The project not only promises direct involvement with council affairs but also supports broader outreach across multiple regions, including the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, and Europe, enhancing potential market expansion.

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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
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85f8b821-0646-4d6c-90a3-ba6cb7a60984
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

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
£15,720 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
22 Apr 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ORIEL EVENTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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