Tender

RFQ 2025/27 - PEACEPLUS - Living History Archiving Project, Castlewellan Historic Demesne

NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)

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22 Oct 2025 at 14:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is initiated by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD) and focuses on the "RFQ 2025/27 - PEACEPLUS – Living History Archiving Project, Castlewellan Historic Demesne." This tender involves the design, management, and delivery of a Living History Archiving Project aimed at celebrating and preserving the cultural heritage of Castlewellan Demesne. The industry categories relevant to this tender include community services, cultural services, and educational services. Located in the UK, the tender is at the planning stage, with submissions required by 19th November 2025. This procurement follows an open method, suitable for below threshold competition, highlighting an electronic submission policy and encouraging early enquiry engagement by 12th November 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in cultural, community, and educational services, particularly those capable of engaging with diverse community groups and managing archival projects. SMEs and VCSEs are considered suitable candidates, providing a valuable opportunity for smaller organisations to gain prominence in public service projects. The contract period begins on 8th December 2025 and concludes on 31st August 2026, offering sustained engagement in the project, thereby enabling successful contractors to showcase their expertise and potentially expand their foothold in the public sector market.

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Notice Title

RFQ 2025/27 - PEACEPLUS - Living History Archiving Project, Castlewellan Historic Demesne

Notice Description

The Supplier will design, manage, and deliver a Living History Archiving Project for Castlewellan Historic Demesne. This programme will create opportunities for participants and the wider community to access, explore, and celebrate the diverse cultural heritage of the Demesne. It will honour the historic achievements of Castlewellan Demesne and its associated communities while contributing to the preservation of its legacy for future generations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d1d4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067572-2025
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
£19,545 Under £100K
Lots Value
£19,545 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
8 Dec 2025 - 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
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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