Tender

RFQ2025/51 - NMANDD PEACEPLUS "Thriving Together" PEACEPLUS 3.7 Whitework and Flowering in the Mournes

NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)

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Tender

21 Jan 2026 at 10:42

Summary of the contracting process

The Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD) is conducting an open tender process for the project titled “RFQ2025/51 - NMANDD PEACEPLUS ‘Thriving Together’ PEACEPLUS 3.7 Whitework and Flowering in the Mournes”. The procurement, active as of 21st January 2026, aims to enhance participants' understanding and skills in whitework embroidery, working closely with the Newry & Mourne Museum. It involves a variety of educational and community engagement activities and is classified under services such as recreational, cultural, and educational services. The procurement process falls under an open, below-threshold competition with a tender period ending on 18th February 2026, and queries can be addressed until 13th February 2026. The project, taking place in the United Kingdom, will start on 11th March 2026 and conclude by 19th June 2026. The contract value is £8,099.12 excluding VAT.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in cultural, educational, and community services, particularly those focused on heritage craft and community development. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations, are strongly encouraged to participate, given the suitability criteria. The tender allows for electronic submissions and invites interested parties to explore further through the MultiQuote platform. With a quality-weighted evaluation focus, businesses with robust project management, community engagement, and cultural heritage expertise may find this an ideal chance to showcase their capabilities and gain visibility in the public sector.

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Notice Title

RFQ2025/51 - NMANDD PEACEPLUS "Thriving Together" PEACEPLUS 3.7 Whitework and Flowering in the Mournes

Notice Description

Working in partnership with Newry & Mourne Museum, this project aims to bring together community members of all ages to explore the history, craft, and contemporary relevance of whitework. Through talks, demonstrations, heritage site visits, hands-on stitching sessions, and shared storytelling, participants will gain insight into the lives of the embroiderers who came before them. The project will also support participants to develop their own technical skills, culminating in a collaborative embroidery piece that reflects both historical influences and personal narratives. Ultimately, the programme seeks to increase awareness and appreciation of whitework and flowering in the Mournes, highlight the historical role of women in local textile industries, and provide 15 hours of meaningful engagement for a minimum of 20 participants.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060ab5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005154-2026
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
£8,099 Under £100K
Lots Value
£8,099 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Mar 2026 - 19 Jun 2026 1-6 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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