CA17178 - Tender 31/2025 - PEACEPLUS Thriving Together Social and Emotional Support Programmes - The Art of Connection for the Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Area.

NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)

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AwardUpdate

14 May 2026 at 13:45

Tender

10 Feb 2026 at 09:27

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process concerning the tender titled "CA17178 - Tender 31/2025 - PEACEPLUS Thriving Together Social and Emotional Support Programmes - The Art of Connection for the Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Area" has been completed. The buying organisation, Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD), sought competent consultancy companies for designing, developing, and delivering a social and emotional intergenerational support programme focused on arts and crafts. This project falls under the categories of education and training services, with additional classifications in community and recreational services. Key dates include the tender publication on 10th February 2026, with a contract period running from 31st March 2026 to 30th March 2027. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, allowing for broad participation.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in educational and community services, particularly those experienced in arts and crafts programme delivery. Small and medium enterprises are particularly suited to compete given the procurement's open nature and suitability criteria. Companies capable of delivering innovative and impactful programmes targeting a variety of locales, from the UK to global regions such as the Channel Islands and British Oversea Territories, can leverage this contract for business expansion and establishing a strong presence in community support services. The awarded contract, valued at £43,590, was secured by the County Down Rural Community Network, exemplifying the opportunity for businesses with a community focus to thrive in public sector contracts.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

CA17178 - Tender 31/2025 - PEACEPLUS Thriving Together Social and Emotional Support Programmes - The Art of Connection for the Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Area.

Notice Description

Competent consultancy companies are hereby invited to tender to design, develop and deliver a Social and Emotional Intergenerational Support programme, focusing on Arts & Crafts. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA17178. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA17178 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/1a15f335-00c7-4a62-95a0-700052c36a5a
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
£43,590 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20264 months ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 30 Mar 2027 6-12 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
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

COUNTY DOWN RURAL COMMUNITY NETWORK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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