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

NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)

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13 Apr 2026 at 11:06

Summary of the contracting process

The Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD) is currently in the tender stage for a programme titled "CA17568 - RFQ 2026/04 - Events Management Training Programme for Newry and Crotlieve." This procurement falls under the industry category of "Other community, social and personal services" with additional classifications in educational services and recreational, cultural, and sporting services. The training programme aims to deliver capacity-building initiatives through two events management training programmes, targeted at community groups and volunteers within the Newry and Crotlieve areas. The open procedure tender was published on 13th April 2026 and the submission deadline is set for 11th May 2026, with the contract period running from 1st June 2026 to 31st August 2026. The project is part of the council's PEACEPLUS Action Plan, contributing to thriving and peaceful communities.

This tender provides a dynamic opportunity for consultancy firms specialised in community engagement and events management training to enhance their business and extend their influence within local communities. Companies experienced in capacity building, leadership development, and cross-community collaboration would find this project particularly well-suited to their expertise. The contract invites participation from SMEs, encouraging smaller businesses to compete on an even footing, thus fostering inclusive opportunities for business growth while promoting sustainable service provisions within the Newry and Crotlieve areas.

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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 0151 482 9230.

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
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 May 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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