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CA17445 - RFQ 2025/70 - NMANDD PEACEPLUS "Thriving Together" - PEACEPLUS 3.7 Reimaging the History of Mental Health Care in Down

NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)

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24 Mar 2026 at 09:51

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the tender titled "CA17445 - RFQ 2025/70 - NMANDD PEACEPLUS 'Thriving Together' - PEACEPLUS 3.7 Reimaging the History of Mental Health Care in Down" was conducted by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD). This project falls under the industry category of other community, social and personal services, with additional classifications in education, training, and recreational, cultural, and sporting services. The location for service delivery covers a broad region, including the United Kingdom and various territories. The process employed an open procurement method, concluding its tender period on 6 May 2026. The contract is set to commence on 11 May 2026 and run until the end of December 2026, with the announcement of the award made on 8 May 2026. This tender has already been awarded to Down Community Arts for the amount of £8,000.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in arts-based educational programmes, particularly those emphasising community engagement and social history. The project aims to creatively explore Northern Ireland's mental health care history through a shared cultural lens, making it an attractive proposition for firms with experience in cultural heritage and community arts. It is particularly suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that have the capacity to collaborate with community sectors and deliver impactful, inclusive workshops culminating in public exhibitions. Engaging in such a project can enhance a company's portfolio in public sector contracts and provide substantial growth in reputation and market reach.

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Notice Title

CA17445 - RFQ 2025/70 - NMANDD PEACEPLUS "Thriving Together" - PEACEPLUS 3.7 Reimaging the History of Mental Health Care in Down

Notice Description

Suppliers are hereby invited to tender to design, develop and deliver a shared history and culture programme. This cross-community arts project will engage minority participants in exploring Northern Ireland's mental health care history, using the Downshire Hospital and Down County Museum's collection as inspiration. Through inclusive workshops, participants will reflect creatively on personal and shared experiences, culminating in an exhibition at Down County Museum. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA17445. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA17445 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c2000f47-966e-4f0f-b160-308a049e6117
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3fa5713-97b2-4bb3-b554-1d36a21b8531
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
£8,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
10 May 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
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DOWN COMMUNITY ARTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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