Tender

RFQ 2025/04 Consultancy for International Relations development framework and Regeneration and Economic Development Strategy 2026 - 2030

NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)

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18 Jun 2025 at 08:51

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Summary of the contracting process

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD) is seeking consultancy services for the development of an International Relations framework and the Regeneration and Economic Development Strategy for 2026 – 2030. The tender, under procurement reference CA16053, falls within the public undertaking sector and focuses on economic research services. It is a below threshold open competition, inviting submissions electronically through the MultiQuote platform. The tender process is currently active, with the enquiry period closing on 2 July 2025 and the tender submission deadline set for 9 July 2025, at 13:00. This opportunity is based in Newry, United Kingdom, and aims to support regional economic growth through strategic consultancy.

There is potential for significant business growth for companies specialising in consultancy or economic research services. Particularly well-suited are small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs), given the emphasis on quality and price as award criteria, weighted at 80% and 20% respectively. With a gross value of £35,880, the project offers firms the opportunity to partake in shaping vital regional strategies that could enhance their portfolio and influence in international relation development and economic regeneration. The contract also offers options for further engagement, providing an avenue for extended collaboration and impact within the specified timeframe, from 5 August 2025 to 30 November 2025.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RFQ 2025/04 Consultancy for International Relations development framework and Regeneration and Economic Development Strategy 2026 - 2030

Notice Description

RFQ 2025/04 Consultancy for International Relations development framework and Regeneration and Economic Development Strategy 2026 - 2030 Newry, Mourne & 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054ec1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033148-2025
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

79311400 - Economic research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,880 Under £100K
Lots Value
£35,880 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Aug 2025 - 30 Nov 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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