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RFQ 2025/10 - Market Research for Events

NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)

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03 Jun 2025 at 12:09

Summary of the contracting process

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD) has initiated a public procurement process for the provision of market research services related to events within the district. This opportunity is categorised under marketing and advertising services, with a tender title of "RFQ 2025/10 - Market Research for Events." The procurement method is an open competition, suitable for businesses engaging in service sectors. Located in the United Kingdom, this tender is currently at the Tender stage with the deadline for submissions set at 24th June 2025. Interested parties can direct enquiries until 19th June 2025, providing ample time to address any pre-bid questions. The estimated contract value is £18,000 GBP, and it offers a contract period from 8th July 2025 to 1st August 2026.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in marketing services to expand their network and gain significant experience in collaborating with a local government entity. Companies that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the procurement requirements indicate suitability for these groups. With the open competition method, the tender allows for a diverse range of entities to participate, supporting business growth by offering exposure to new markets and potential long-term partnerships within the public sector. It is a favourable chance for businesses to demonstrate their capabilities in market research and event management, leveraging their expertise to deliver impactful solutions for regional events.

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Notice Title

RFQ 2025/10 - Market Research for Events

Notice Description

RFQ 2025/10 - Market Research for Events within Newry, Mourne and Down District Council.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Description of options - Include enough information to understand the scope of the options and the circumstances in which they could be used.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052b7c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029497-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

79342000 - Marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£18,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£18,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Jul 2025 - 1 Aug 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)
Contact Name
Timothy Ervine
Contact Email
timothy.ervine@nmandd.org
Contact Phone
03001374000

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

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