Tender

CA17102 - RFQ 2025/53 - PEACEPLUS Cultural Programme - Voices of the Land - Poetry and songs from Crotlieve

NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)

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Tender

30 Jan 2026 at 11:54

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is seeking a competent consultancy company to tender for an open procurement process, aiming to design, develop, and deliver the 'PEACEPLUS Cultural Programme - Voices of the Land: Poetry and songs from Crotlieve'. This initiative is involved in the 'services' category under CPV codes related to education, training, cultural, and community services. The tender is based in Newry, Mourne, with delivery locations branching out to the United Kingdom and other regions such as the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man. Its current procurement stage is 'Tender', with the process initiated on 30th January 2026. The tender period closes on 27th February 2026, and the contract will commence on 16th March 2026, concluding on 30th September 2026.

This tender represents a lucrative opportunity for SME consultancies specialising in cultural and educational programme development, especially those familiar with regional cultural heritage initiatives. The tender requires the execution of workshops, site visits, group writing sessions, and a showcase event, making it ideal for firms with comprehensive event planning and community engagement experience. Participating businesses will not only have the chance to amplify the local cultural heritage but also to enhance their portfolio in delivering large-scale community-focused programmes on a national and international stage.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CA17102 - RFQ 2025/53 - PEACEPLUS Cultural Programme - Voices of the Land - Poetry and songs from Crotlieve

Notice Description

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council looking for a competent consultancy company to tender, to design, develop and deliver a cultural Programme "Voices of the Land: Poetry and songs from Crotlieve" in Newry and Mourne. This programme will focus on the cultural heritage of the Crotlieve area through an exploration of local poetry and song. Participants will engage in a structured programme of workshops, guided site visits, facilitated group writing sessions, and a concluding showcase event. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA17102. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA17102 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/d60b4de9-bd1e-424d-87dc-c5c694d1b109
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
30 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Mar 2026 - 30 Sep 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
Timothy Ervine
Contact Email
support@multiquote.com
Contact Phone
0151 482 9230

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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