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CA16681 - RFQ2025/35 - NMANDD PEACEPLUS Local Action Plan Cultural Programme - "Disability and Creativity Festival" for the Newry, Mourne and Down District Council area.

NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)

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10 Mar 2026 at 12:48

Summary of the contracting process

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is seeking expertise in organising the Disability and Creativity Festival, part of the NMANDD PEACEPLUS Local Action Plan Cultural Programme, within the Newry, Mourne and Down District area. This awarded contract falls under the welfare services for disabled people category, with additional focus on community, social, personal, recreational, cultural, sporting, and educational services. Operating under an open procedure procurement method, Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has engaged MayWe Events Limited to lead this initiative. The project is in the award stage with its contract period commencing on the 10th of March 2026 and concluding on the 30th of October 2026. Essential for community and cultural enrichment, the programme aims to foster mutual understanding, trust, and respect among diverse groups.

This contract provides substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in cultural and welfare services for disabled people, particularly those experienced in organising festivals and community events. It is well-suited for SMEs aiming to expand their portfolio in the UK and surrounding regions. The festival’s focus on creativity and diversity offers ample scope for innovative enterprises keen on making significant social impact. MayWe Events Limited's involvement as the supplier highlights the value of experience and proficiency in handling large scale, participant-driven projects, thus paving the way for similar businesses to consider diversification and collaboration in future procurements.

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Notice Title

CA16681 - RFQ2025/35 - NMANDD PEACEPLUS Local Action Plan Cultural Programme - "Disability and Creativity Festival" for the Newry, Mourne and Down District Council area.

Notice Description

NMANDD PEACEPLUS Local Action Plan Cultural Programme - "Disability and Creativity Festival" for the Newry, Mourne and Down District Council area. This project will facilitate positive cultural expression within diverse communities increasing levels of mutual understanding, trust and respect. It will be a celebratory, educational participant lead project culminating in a Diversity Festival in the Mournes area. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA16681. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA16681 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3ea24a7-7883-49ce-ac76-4fb6e83e7132
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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

85 - Health and social work services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

85311200 - Welfare services for the handicapped

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
£18,925 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
9 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 20265 days ago
Contract Period
10 Mar 2026 - 30 Oct 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
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

MAYWE EVENTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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