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AwardUpdate

23 Jun 2026 at 16:12

Tender

12 May 2026 at 15:12

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "CA17802 - RFQ 2026/09 - PEACEPLUS Steps Through Time" was conducted by the Newry, Mourne and Down District Council. The aim was to find competent suppliers to design and deliver a shared history and culture programme through mountain walks and community engagement in the Newry, Mourne and Down District Council area and includes one cross-border walk. Classified under the CPV codes for recreational, cultural, sporting services, and education, the open procedure procurement concluded with the awarding of the contract to Tumbling Paddy. The contract runs from 23rd June 2026 to 31st December 2026, specifically targeting small-to-medium enterprises.

This tender provides rich opportunities for businesses in the cultural, educational, and community service industries. Organisations capable of facilitating community engagement, particularly those with experience in cultural and outdoor activities, would find this an ideal opportunity to expand their portfolio. It invites businesses skilled in creating interactive and educational cultural programmes which can bridge communities across different geographical areas. With the contract designed to start in mid-2026, it presents a timely prospect for small-to-medium enterprises seeking to leverage their expertise in community and cultural services to foster growth and visibility within the region and beyond.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

CA17802 - RFQ 2026/09 - PEACEPLUS Steps Through Time

Notice Description

Competent suppliers are hereby invited to tender to design, develop and deliver a PEACEPLUS shared history and culture programme. This project will engage a skilled community facilitator to work collaboratively with minority communities through a programme of facilitated mountain walks, storytelling, and reflective engagement at key historical and natural sites across the Newry, Mourne and Down District Council area and one cross border mountain walk. Using walking as a participatory and accessible method, the project will explore shared heritage, folklore, and everyday histories that connect communities across geographical, cultural, and generational boundaries. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA17802. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA17802 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 020 3920 8054.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-95507fcb-1079-4e8f-b93c-5ee786186378
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4eba1e9-4ca6-458b-993d-f55390d6a805
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
£7,950 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 May 20262 months ago
Contract Period
22 Jun 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TUMBLING PADDY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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