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RFQ 2025/56 - PEACEPLUS Community Led Shared History Culture Programme Sacred Spaces of Slieve Gullion

NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)

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11 Feb 2026 at 15:06

Summary of the contracting process

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD) has initiated an open procurement process for its project titled "RFQ 2025/56 - PEACEPLUS Community Led Shared History Culture Programme Sacred Spaces of Slieve Gullion." This tender falls under the industry categories of recreational, cultural, sporting, and educational services, focusing specifically on community-led festival programmes to promote shared history and culture. The contract is situated in the United Kingdom, with activities primarily occurring within the Slieve Gullion DEA. The procurement process is in the tender stage, following the light-touch regime applicable to services below the threshold. Key dates include the enquiry period ending on 4th March 2026 and the submission deadline set for 11th March 2026. The contract period will run from 30th March 2026 to 31st August 2026, offering a valuable opportunity for creative design and coordination services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies skilled in event management, cultural programme coordination, and community engagement. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-positioned to benefit, given the procurement's focus on service delivery in community and cultural development. The project’s emphasis on creating a Heritage Collection offers a unique platform for businesses to showcase their capabilities in fostering cross-community interactions and cultural appreciation. With a procurement value of £15,737.95, this endeavour allows businesses to contribute positively to community enrichment while expanding their professional portfolios. Interested parties should submit their proposals via the MultiQuote portal as per the submission method details.

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Notice Title

RFQ 2025/56 - PEACEPLUS Community Led Shared History Culture Programme Sacred Spaces of Slieve Gullion

Notice Description

Newry Mourne & Down District Council's PEACEPLUS Action Plan includes the delivery of Events and Festivals Programmes under Strand 2 - Thriving and Peaceful Communities. This strand focuses on initiatives designed to foster greater understanding, respect, and interaction between diverse communities across the district. Tenderers are invited to submit proposals for the design, coordination, and delivery of a cross community festival programme, culminating in the creation of a Heritage Collection showcasing the historic churches, chapels, and meeting houses across the Slieve Gullion DEA.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064e24
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012513-2026
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
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 Mar 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 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
Timothy Ervine
Contact Email
timothy.ervine@nmandd.org
Contact Phone
03001374000

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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