Tender

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

NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)

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Tender

12 May 2026 at 16:00

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is inviting competent suppliers to tender for the PEACEPLUS Celebrating Cultures and Diversity Food Fusion Festival, under their dedicated Action Plan. This procurement process, initiated on 12 May 2026, focuses on services within the education, community, and cultural sectors and will culminate in a festival in the Downpatrick District Electoral Area. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, and the deadline for submissions is set for 9 June 2026. The festival programme is expected to commence on 6 July 2026, concluding by 31 October 2026. The open procedure seeks to foster cultural understanding and diversity across various regions, including the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, and more.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for service providers specialising in educational, cultural, and social events to showcase their capabilities and expand their market reach. With a focus on celebrating cultural diversity, businesses adept in organising community engagements and creating enriching educational experiences would find this particularly suited to their expertise. Small and medium-sized enterprises will find favourable conditions as the procurement process welcomes SME participation. Engaging in this tender could significantly bolster business growth and provide a platform for increased exposure and collaboration.

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Notice Information

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 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/8ed55a8c-eac3-4c4a-a621-96d08c2238b7
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
12 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jun 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Jul 2026 - 31 Oct 2026 1-6 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
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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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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