Tender

CA17253 - RFQ 2025/62 - PEACEPLUS Cross-community Festival Programme Celebrating Languages Together

NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)

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20 Feb 2026 at 11:18

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD) has issued a tender titled "CA17253 - RFQ 2025/62 - PEACEPLUS Cross-community Festival Programme Celebrating Languages Together," as part of its PEACEPLUS Action Plan aimed at fostering thriving and peaceful communities. This tender pertains to the Events & Festivals sector, specifically celebrating linguistic diversity, under the industry classification of Education and Training Services, along with Other Community and Recreational services. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with an open procedure allowing for broad participation. The tender period concludes on 20th March 2026, with the contract anticipated to commence on 1st May 2026 and conclude on 31st December 2026. The project is primarily located in Newry, England, with potential activities extending across various regions including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and more broadly within Europe.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for growth for businesses engaged in education, community services, and cultural sectors, particularly those focused on events and festivals celebrating diversity. SMEs are particularly encouraged to apply, suggesting a favourable condition for small and medium enterprises. The open procedure allows businesses with suitable expertise to showcase their capabilities in delivering collaborative interaction programmes that enhance cross-community relationships. The tender is ideal for enterprises skilled in leadership development, social engagement, and cultural initiatives, providing them with a platform to expand their outreach and strengthen their portfolio by contributing to a significant community-enriching programme.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CA17253 - RFQ 2025/62 - PEACEPLUS Cross-community Festival Programme Celebrating Languages Together

Notice Description

Newry Mourne & Down District Council's PEACEPLUS Action Plan includes the delivery of Collaborative Interaction 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. Under the programme area of Events & Festivals designed to celebrate the area's diverse range of communities, arts and cultures a range of cross-community festivals will be delivered celebrating the diverse range of language communities To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA17253. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA17253 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/ddc91a92-1d67-476b-ba02-82509f4f6b26
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
20 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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