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CA17049 - RFQ2025/51 - NMANDD PEACEPLUS "Thriving Together" PEACEPLUS 3.7 Whitework and Flowering in the Mournes

NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)

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09 Mar 2026 at 16:03

Tender

21 Jan 2026 at 10:42

Summary of the contracting process

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD), located in Newry, England, is the contracting authority behind the procurement titled "CA17049 - RFQ2025/51 - NMANDD PEACEPLUS 'Thriving Together' PEACEPLUS 3.7 Whitework and Flowering in the Mournes." This project falls under the industry categories of recreational, cultural and sporting services, education and training services, and other community, social and personal services. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 18 February 2026 and the contract period running from 9 March 2026 to 19 June 2026. The latest stage of this procurement process is the award phase, with FFK SOLUTIONS LTD appointed as the supplier, effective from 9 March 2026.

This procurement presents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in decorative embroidery, particularly those specialising in traditional techniques like whitework and floral motif stitching. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate due to the project’s suitability provisions, which do not favour voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). With a contract value of £8,095 GBP, this project offers a chance for businesses in artistic embroidery to showcase their craftsmanship and expand their portfolio. Companies capable of delivering services to diverse locations, including British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, and within Europe, can leverage this project for expansion and growth.

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Notice Title

CA17049 - RFQ2025/51 - NMANDD PEACEPLUS "Thriving Together" PEACEPLUS 3.7 Whitework and Flowering in the Mournes

Notice Description

Whitework is an embroidery technique in which the stitch and linen of the same colour, became associated with County Down in the 19th century. Flowering refers to this type of decorative embroidery that involved stitching floral patterns-often in white thread on white linen. This technique was both artistic and symbolic, with floral motifs carrying specific meanings. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA17049. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA17049 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/3ca6057b-ad74-47de-9c3a-2cde601cef98
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
£8,095 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20263 months ago
Contract Period
9 Mar 2026 - 19 Jun 2026 1-6 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

FFK SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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