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RFQ2025/52 - NMANDD PEACEPLUS "Thriving Together" Community Led Shared History and Culture Programme Martin Waddell Project

NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)

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Tender

23 Jan 2026 at 10:42

Summary of the contracting process

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD) is seeking to procure services for the "RFQ2025/52 - NMANDD PEACEPLUS ‘Thriving Together’ Community Led Shared History and Culture Programme Martin Waddell Project". The project, aimed at celebrating the literature of Martin Waddell and using his works for community engagement, falls under the education, training, community, social, personal, recreational, cultural, and sporting services sectors. This procurement process is currently in the Tender stage and is conducted as an open competition. Located in Newry, United Kingdom, the key enquiry deadline is on 16 February 2026, and the tender submission deadline is on 20 February 2026, with an expected contract period starting from 11 March 2026 to 31 August 2026. The estimated contract value is £15,737.95 gross.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses operating in educational, cultural, and community development sectors. Companies with a focus on community engagement and cross-cultural projects may find this an exciting avenue for growth, as the project emphases on fostering community ties through literacy and cultural exploration. The tender is particularly suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), as they are encouraged to participate. Engaging in such a project not only promises financial prospects but also enhances business reputation by contributing to community welfare and promoting cultural literacy.

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Notice Title

RFQ2025/52 - NMANDD PEACEPLUS "Thriving Together" Community Led Shared History and Culture Programme Martin Waddell Project

Notice Description

NMDDC wishes to celebrate and interpret the work of Martin Waddell, one of the most renowned children's authors worldwide. Martin has over 220 titles to his name, including internationally recognised classics such as Owl Babies, Farmer Duck, The Park in the Dark, and the Little Bear series. He has received numerous awards, including the Hans Christian Andersen Medal (2004) and the An Post Irish Book Awards' Lifetime Achievement Award, recognising his profound contribution to children's literature. Importantly, Martin has lived in Newcastle, Co. Down since childhood, with the Slieve Croob landscape and surrounding areas providing inspiration for many of his stories. This project will use Martin's works as a creative platform to engage communities, strengthen cross-community relationships, promote literacy, and inspire cultural exploration rooted in the local environment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060d0e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006078-2026
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
£13,114 Under £100K
Lots Value
£13,114 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Mar 2026 - 31 Aug 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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