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CA17297 - RFQ 2025/66 - PEACEPLUS Cultural Programme - Voices of the Land - Poetry and songs from Crotlieve

NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)

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Summary of the contracting process

The Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD) initiated the procurement process titled "RFQ 2025/66 - PEACEPLUS Cultural Programme - Voices of the Land - Poetry and songs from Crotlieve", focusing on services related to education, training, recreational, cultural, and community services. The programme was aimed at exploring the cultural heritage of the Crotlieve area through local poetry and song, with activities including workshops, site visits, and a concluding showcase event. The contract was awarded on 6th May 2026, following an open procedure tender that closed on 19th April 2026. The contractual work was scheduled to start on 20th April 2026 and conclude on 30th September 2026. This project was delivered with the award valued at £23,400, and the supplier identified for this contract was ORIEL EVENTS.

This tender offers significant business opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in cultural and educational services. The programme's scope, involving poets, musicians, cultural practitioners, and historians, aligns well with businesses in the artistic and educational sectors, potentially offering further opportunities for collaboration and diversification. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were particularly suitable for this contract, providing a platform for them to showcase their expertise and foster community engagement through cultural projects. Such opportunities can enhance their portfolios, expand their networks, and establish them as key contributors to cultural and community services.

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Notice Title

CA17297 - RFQ 2025/66 - PEACEPLUS Cultural Programme - Voices of the Land - Poetry and songs from Crotlieve

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. This programme will focus on the cultural heritage of the Crotlieve area through an exploration of local poetry and song. Participants will engage in a structured programme of workshops, guided site visits, facilitated group writing sessions, and a concluding showcase event. The programme will provide opportunities for participants to work with poets, musicians, cultural practitioners, and local historians, fostering a deeper understanding of the area's cultural traditions. A commemorative booklet will be produced to showcase the work created by participants during the programme. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA17297. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA17297 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6268e8a4-6939-42c6-88ae-65fc03c19390
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
£23,400 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
19 Apr 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 1-6 months
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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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