CA17805 - RFQ 2026/11 - PEACEPLUS Celebrating Cultures and Diversity Food Fusion Festival

NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)

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AwardUpdate

23 Jun 2026 at 15:48

Tender

12 May 2026 at 16:00

Summary of the contracting process

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD) has successfully concluded the procurement process for the "PEACEPLUS Celebrating Cultures and Diversity Food Fusion Festival" with the contract awarded to ARTS EKTA. This initiative, planned under the council's PEACEPLUS Action Plan, aims to deliver themed diversity festivals focusing on cultural appreciation within the Downpatrick area. The procurement followed an open procedure beginning with a tender period that ended on 22nd June 2026, concluding with an award announcement on 23rd June 2026. The contract is valued at GBP 19,310 and will cover services related to education, training, and community engagement. The project is set to run from 23rd June to 31st December 2026, offering opportunities across Europe, the United Kingdom, and affiliated territories.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in event management, particularly those with expertise in cultural and educational festivals. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the education, training, community services, and recreational sectors are well-suited to collaborate or subcontract within this venture. With a focus on diverse cultural expressions, companies that have a portfolio of similar projects or those looking to expand into community-centric events will find this an advantageous proposition. The tender not only promises growth in service delivery capacity but also enhances reputation through affiliation with a significant local government initiative aimed at cultural celebration and exchange.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

CA17805 - RFQ 2026/11 - PEACEPLUS Celebrating Cultures and Diversity Food Fusion Festival

Notice Description

Newry Mourne & Down District Council's PEACEPLUS Action Plan includes the delivery of Themed Diversity Festivals under Strand 3 - Celebrating Cultures and Diversity. Strand 3 focuses on cultural diversity and in increasing understanding of and respect for cultural identities. Competent suppliers are hereby invited to tender to design, develop and deliver a festival programme. The project will deliver a celebratory, educational participant lead project culminating in a accessible Food & Folk Fusion Festival in the Downpatrick DEA. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA17805. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA17805 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
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ed55a8c-eac3-4c4a-a621-96d08c2238b7
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
£19,310 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

ARTS EKTA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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