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RFQ 2025/59 - NMANDD PEACEPLUS Thriving Together Cross Community Festivals Programme Castlewellan Peace Maze: Connecting Generations

NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)

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12 Feb 2026 at 15:33

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "RFQ 2025/59 - NMANDD PEACEPLUS Thriving Together Cross Community Festivals Programme Castlewellan Peace Maze: Connecting Generations" is initiated by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD) and is currently in the tender stage. This tender aims to engage a supplier with expertise in cultural, heritage, and community programmes to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Peace Maze. The procurement falls within the services category, specifically focusing on recreational, cultural, and sporting services, alongside community and educational services. The tender is conducted through an open competition method, with enquiries concluding on 9th March 2026, and submission closing on 12th March 2026. Delivery is specified within the United Kingdom, offering a contract period from 2nd April 2026 to 31st March 2027.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialised in community engagement, event management, and educational services to grow by contributing to a significant cultural project that aims to foster peace and cross-generational connectivity. The contract invites submissions from SMEs and VCSEs, making it accessible to various organisations. With a total gross contract value of £26,148.47, the project offers substantial scope for businesses adept at incorporating peace-building objectives within cultural festival frameworks, providing the potential for long-term partnerships and recognition in public sector collaborations.

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Notice Title

RFQ 2025/59 - NMANDD PEACEPLUS Thriving Together Cross Community Festivals Programme Castlewellan Peace Maze: Connecting Generations

Notice Description

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) seeks a suitably experienced supplier to design, manage, and deliver a comprehensive cultural, heritage, and community engagement programme as part of the Castlewellan Peace Maze: Connecting Generations initiative. The programme will mark the 25th anniversary of the Peace Maze and must reflect the objectives of the PEACEPLUS Action Plan, Strand 2 - Thriving and Peaceful Communities.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065308
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013050-2026
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
£21,790 Under £100K
Lots Value
£21,790 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Mar 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 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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