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RFQ 2025/32 - NMANDD PEACEPLUS "Thriving Together" Community Led Shared History and Culture Programme - Exploring the past and the future for Celtic Languages & Ulster Scots

NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)

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29 Oct 2025 at 15:15

Summary of the contracting process

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD) has initiated an active tender process under the title "RFQ 2025/32 - NMANDD PEACEPLUS 'Thriving Together' Community Led Shared History and Culture Programme". This tender is part of an open procurement method, offering an opportunity to design, develop, and deliver a cultural programme focusing on Celtic Languages and Ulster Scots. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting recreational, cultural, and educational services and is mainly located within the United Kingdom. The tender process includes key dates, following a timeline with the enquiry period ending on 20th November 2025, and the tender period concluding on 26th November 2025.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in consultancy services within the cultural and educational sectors. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to apply, as the contract is deemed suitable for these types of enterprises. The winning bidder would be contributing to a programme aimed at enhancing community understanding and cultural connections, allowing for the establishment of a strong presence in public service provision. The contract period spans from 15th December 2025 to 31st December 2026, providing a solid year-long project for qualified participants.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RFQ 2025/32 - NMANDD PEACEPLUS "Thriving Together" Community Led Shared History and Culture Programme - Exploring the past and the future for Celtic Languages & Ulster Scots

Notice Description

Competent Consultancy companies are hereby invited to tender to design, develop and deliver Community Led Shared History and Culture Programme, Exploring the past and the future for Celtic Languages and Ulster Scots focusing on 'what connects us', Dispelling myths and perceptions and providing understanding on how our past links to our future.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d670
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069460-2025
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
29 Oct 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2026 1-2 years
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
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

Further Information

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