CA18207 - RFQ 2026/20 - NMANDD PEACEPLUS "Thriving Together" - PEACEPLUS 3.2 Food and Friendship Culinary Exchange

NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)

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Tender

09 Jul 2026 at 11:36

Summary of the contracting process

The Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD) is inviting tenders for the project titled "CA18207 - RFQ 2026/20 - NMANDD PEACEPLUS 'Thriving Together' - PEACEPLUS 3.2 Food and Friendship Culinary Exchange". This initiative focuses on integrating minority ethnic and local communities within the Newry, Mourne and Down area through shared culinary experiences and cultural storytelling. The tender process is currently active with an open procedure, and tenders must be submitted by 6th August 2026. The intended commencement date for the contract is 17th August 2026, running until the end of the year, 31st December 2026. The procurement falls under the category of "Other community, social and personal services" with additional classifications in recreational, cultural, sporting, education, and training services, catering to a wide audience including British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, and globally.

This tender presents a notable opportunity for businesses involved in cultural and culinary services, particularly those specialising in educational and community integration programmes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, making this an excellent prospect for businesses aiming to expand their operations within diverse communities. Companies with expertise in designing and delivering culturally focused programmes would be particularly well-suited to this project, offering a chance not only to contribute to community cohesion but also to broaden their own service offerings and reach.

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Notice Title

CA18207 - RFQ 2026/20 - NMANDD PEACEPLUS "Thriving Together" - PEACEPLUS 3.2 Food and Friendship Culinary Exchange

Notice Description

Competent suppliers are invited to tender for the design and delivery of a culturally focused integration programme centred on shared culinary experiences. This project will engage participants from minority ethnic and local communities across the Newry, Mourne and Down area through interactive cooking workshops, cultural storytelling, and guided visits to local food suppliers. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA18207. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA18207 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 020 3920 8054.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7754f4ca-8c71-4006-8b59-37262ba0be13
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
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
6 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Aug 2026 - 31 Dec 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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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