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CA16278 - Tender 11/2025 - Dublin Belfast Economic Corridor (DBEC) Communications and Engagement Partner

NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)

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29 Oct 2025 at 12:39

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Tender

31 Jul 2025 at 09:03

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Summary of the contracting process

The Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has completed the award stage for the tender titled "CA16278 - Tender 11/2025 - Dublin Belfast Economic Corridor (DBEC) Communications and Engagement Partner" with a focus on marketing services under CPV classification 79342000. The open procedure procurement aimed to find a strategic communications and engagement partner and was valued at £80,000. The contract, starting on 1 October 2025 and ending on 29 September 2028, involves multiple locations including the United Kingdom and broader regions such as Europe and British Overseas Territories. The tender process concluded with the award to ALICE PR & EVENTS LIMITED, announced on 29 October 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in marketing, communications, and public relations, specifically those capable of delivering comprehensive and strategic engagement programmes. The project is particularly advantageous for SMEs, as indicated by the procurement's SME suitability. Businesses with the capacity to work across diverse geographical regions and those that can navigate the nuances of regional economic development programmes would find themselves well-positioned to compete in such tenders. The long-term contract period also provides a stable opportunity for sustained business growth and portfolio expansion in the marketing consultancy domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CA16278 - Tender 11/2025 - Dublin Belfast Economic Corridor (DBEC) Communications and Engagement Partner

Notice Description

The Dublin Belfast Economic Corridor (DBEC) is seeking an experienced Communications and Engagement Partner to co-design and deliver a strategic, regionally focused communications and engagement programme To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA16278. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA16278 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-30bb3eaf-5fb1-4f1a-9e79-0992d8be9720
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e98ba07-9565-4ecb-87c1-745c79f01c71
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

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

CPV Codes

79342000 - Marketing services

79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

79416200 - Public relations consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 29 Sep 2028 2-3 years
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
Adrian Doyle
Contact Email
support@multiquote.com
Contact Phone
0151 482 9230

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

ALICE PR & EVENTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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