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RFQ 2025/30 - NMANDD PEACEPLUS Local Action Plan Cultural Programme - "Castles and Tower Houses of East Ulster and Louth" for the Newry, Mourne and Down District Council area

NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)

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22 Oct 2025 at 12:57

Summary of the contracting process

The Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD) is actively seeking tenders for the cultural programme "Castles and Tower Houses of East Ulster and Louth" as part of the NMANDD PEACEPLUS Local Action Plan. This initiative aims to highlight the historical significance of medieval architecture in the region. The procurement falls under the category of services, specifically covering recreational, cultural, educational, and community services. The competition is open and follows a below-threshold procurement method, with submissions due by 19th November 2025. The enquiry period ends on 13th November 2025, and the contract is set to commence on 1st January 2026, running until 31st August 2026.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in cultural, educational, and community-oriented services to expand their portfolios. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly well-suited to participate, as the procurement process is tailored to encourage smaller enterprises and social organisations. With a strong emphasis on both quality and price in the award criteria, businesses with a proven track record in delivering high-standard cultural and educational programmes stand to benefit greatly from securing this contract. The project not only allows for business growth but also contributes to the local cultural and heritage landscape, fostering community engagement and development.

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Notice Title

RFQ 2025/30 - NMANDD PEACEPLUS Local Action Plan Cultural Programme - "Castles and Tower Houses of East Ulster and Louth" for the Newry, Mourne and Down District Council area

Notice Description

The process will raise awareness of the wealth of important medieval tower houses and castles in the region of East Ulster and into County Louth, which contribute key elements to our understanding of our built heritage, patterns of changing settlement in the region, relationships between communities including between existing communities and new settlers, changing patterns of land ownership and usage, conflict between and within communities, relationships with the wider world, cultural change, changes in economy and society, maritime heritage and the development of towns in the region.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d1a2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067494-2025
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

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
£13,114 Under £100K
Lots Value
£13,114 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 6-12 months
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
Adrian Doyle
Contact Email
adrian.doyle@nmandd.org
Contact Phone
03301374253

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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