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RFQ 2025/73 - PEACEPLUS Community Led Shared History Culture Programme Sacred Spaces of Slieve Gullion

NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)

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26 Mar 2026 at 13:06

Summary of the contracting process

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD) is soliciting tenders for the "PEACEPLUS Community Led Shared History Culture Programme Sacred Spaces of Slieve Gullion". This procurement process, currently in the tender stage, seeks a service provider for an initiative centred around a cross-community festival programme and the creation of a Heritage Collection. The project is located in the United Kingdom and falls under the categories of community, education, and cultural services. Interested suppliers should note key dates: the end of the tender period is 9th April 2026, while enquiries can be made until 2nd April 2026. The procurement method employed is open competition, below the threshold, with electronic submissions allowed.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the sectors of cultural and educational services, as well as those specialising in community engagement projects. Suitable candidates would include small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) with expertise in organising and delivering festival programmes. The project is structured to favour proposals that emphasize quality and specific project questions, alongside cost effectiveness, making it an attractive proposition for entities seeking to expand their portfolio in government-funded cultural initiatives. The contract value is set at £13,114.96, offering a chance for businesses to contribute to a high-profile community engagement project.

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Notice Title

RFQ 2025/73 - PEACEPLUS Community Led Shared History Culture Programme Sacred Spaces of Slieve Gullion

Notice Description

The Newry, Mourne & Down District Council (NMDDC) Action Plan 'Thriving Together' has been developed by the PEACEPLUS Partnership, utilising a co-design approach involving comprehensive engagement with the local community and other key stakeholders including statutory providers, public bodies, businesses, and Council DEA (District Electoral Area) Forums. 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-067514
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027909-2026
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
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Apr 20265 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 May 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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