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Tender 31/2025 - PEACEPLUS Thriving Together Social and Emotional Support Programmes - The Art of Connection for the Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Area.

NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)

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10 Feb 2026 at 09:27

Summary of the contracting process

The Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD) is seeking consultancy services for the "PEACEPLUS Thriving Together Social and Emotional Support Programmes – The Art of Connection." This open tender invites proposals for designing, developing, and delivering intergenerational arts and crafts programmes across the council’s area, culminating in a showcase event. The competition is active and falls under the industry categories of education, community services, and cultural services. The procurement method is an open competition, with the process currently in the tender stage. Interested parties must submit their applications by 10th March 2026, and enquiries are to be submitted by 4th March 2026. The project is valued at £43,750 with an expected start date of 31st March 2026 and completion by 30th March 2027.

This tender opens up significant opportunities for consultancy firms specializing in social support through arts and crafts. It is particularly suitable for SMEs and organisations in the education and community service sectors, eager to engage in transformational projects. By participating in this programme, businesses can enhance their portfolio and reputation by delivering substantial social value in the community through intergenerational engagement and collaborative art projects. The focus on community bonding and emotional support provides a unique platform for creative innovation and sprouting potential long-term partnerships with the council.

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Notice Title

Tender 31/2025 - PEACEPLUS Thriving Together Social and Emotional Support Programmes - The Art of Connection for the Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Area.

Notice Description

Competent consultancy companies are hereby invited to tender to design, develop and deliver a Social and Emotional Intergenerational Support programme, focusing on Arts & Crafts. This project will deliver 7 intergenerational Arts & Craft theme programmes, delivered across the Council area with one per District Electoral Area. Participants will work together to create a tangible and lasting piece of art. An example of this type of work would be a memory quilt, clay tile mosaic etc. The project will include an end of programme event to showcase the work of all the participants.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064be3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011645-2026
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
£43,750 Under £100K
Lots Value
£43,750 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 30 Mar 2027 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
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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