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The Provision of a Multi-Cultural Music and Dance Programme

ARMAGH, BANBRIDGE & CRAIGAVON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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03 Feb 2026 at 11:46

Award

03 Feb 2026 at 10:05

Tender

14 Nov 2025 at 16:25

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision of a Multi-Cultural Music and Dance Programme" was initiated by the Armagh, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council. This contract is classified under the recreational, cultural, and sporting services category and particularly focuses on dance and performance entertainment services. The programme is intended to be implemented within schools in the Craigavon locality, with a potential extension to community youth groups in the future. The contract was awarded on 15th January 2026 with a completion period running from 4th February 2026 to 1st February 2027. The procurement followed an open method, below threshold open competition, with Mark Wilson Specialist Percussion named as the supplier. The contract, part-financed by The Executive Office of Northern Ireland, holds a total value of £71,940 GBP and may be renewed for up to three additional years based on successful delivery evaluations.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in cultural and recreational services, particularly those with experience in organising diverse music and dance programmes. Business growth can be fostered through engaging with local schools and communities, thereby building a reputation and presence within the public sector procurement landscape. Organisations equipped to deliver high-quality cultural activities will find this a suitable project to enhance their portfolio, given its potential for annual renewal, subject to performance and funding availability. The emphasis on a multi-cultural approach is also indicative of current trends towards inclusivity and diversity in public sector projects, providing a platform for businesses to demonstrate innovative and diverse programming.

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Notice Title

The Provision of a Multi-Cultural Music and Dance Programme

Notice Description

The Councils' Good Relations Programme is currently organising the delivery of a MultiCultural Music and Dance programme to schools with within the Borough. This project is pilot project delivered through to Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council's Good Relations Programme which is part-financed by The Executive Office of Northern Ireland. This pilot though will be delivered within a school setting, future delivery subject to contract extension, may also include youth group setting within the community.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The successful organisation may be asked to deliver the same project, for up to 3 additional years, based on the costs submitted in November 2025. This will be under the condition that project evaluations clearly show successful delivery, year on year, to the standard contained in this specification. Any contract extension, up to these 3 years, will be subject to funding availability and offered 1 year + 1 year + 1 year bases.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e1ea
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009388-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

92340000 - Dance and performance entertainment services

92342000 - Dance-instruction services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£42,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£42,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£71,940 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£71,940 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 1 Feb 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ARMAGH, BANBRIDGE & CRAIGAVON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

ARMAGH CITY, BANBRIDGE AND CRAIGAVON BOROUGH COUNCIL

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@armaghbanbridgecraigavon.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CRAIGAVON
Postcode
BT64 1AL
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)
TLN07 Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Electoral Ward
Craigavon Centre
Westminster Constituency
Upper Bann

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MARK WILSON SPECIALIST PERCUSSION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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