CA17568 - RFQ 2026/04 - Events Management Training Programme for Newry and Crotlieve

NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)

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AwardUpdate

05 Jun 2026 at 11:27

Tender

13 Apr 2026 at 11:06

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council under the PEACEPLUS Action Plan, involves the provision of events management training programmes. Focused on community, social and personal services, the project is part of Strand 2, which strives to enhance capacity building and cross-community interaction. This training is aimed at community groups and volunteers, with sessions scheduled to take place in Newry and Crotlieve. The tender, numbered CA17568, followed an open procurement method and has been completed as of 5th June 2026, after the tender period ended on 4th June 2026. The programme is slated to run from 5th June to 31st August 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for consultancy businesses with expertise in events management and community capacity building. Particularly suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), the opportunity allows firms to expand their portfolios by designing and delivering crucial training programmes that foster community engagement. The programme not only broadens service reach within the local area but also solidifies a supplier's credibility in the education and training sector. Experienced consultancy companies, capable of facilitating collaborative projects and sustainable service provision, stand to benefit from engaging in this contract awarded to FFK Solutions Ltd.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

CA17568 - RFQ 2026/04 - Events Management Training Programme for Newry and Crotlieve

Notice Description

Newry Mourne & Down District Council's PEACEPLUS Action Plan includes the delivery of Capacity Building and Engagement Programmes under Strand 2 - Thriving and Peaceful Communities. Strand 2 focuses on eight identified priority projects encompassing a broad range of initiatives focused on capacity building, leadership development, cross community relationship building interaction and engagement, social and emotional support, events and festivals and community justice interventions. Competent consultancy companies are hereby invited to tender to design, develop and deliver a Capacity Building Programme. This programme will build the capacity of local organisations/ communities through cross community collaboration and support sustainable service provision within the district. This project will deliver 2 events management training programmes for community groups and volunteers, one will be held within the Newry DEA and one will be held within the Crotlieve DEA. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA17568. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA17568 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 020 3920 8054.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-46205374-72e3-4fbe-a6a3-9e2a406696f4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a5bc50b-1273-431d-b990-29cb95447c7b
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
£9,700 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
4 Jun 2026 - 31 Aug 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWRY
Postcode
BT34 2QU
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
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Newry and Armagh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FFK SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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