Tender

RFQ 2026/02 - Retender - NMANDD PEACEPLUS "Thriving Together" - Market Ready Programme - Sustainably Made, Ready to Trade

NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)

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10 Apr 2026 at 15:00

Summary of the contracting process

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD) is inviting tenders for the PEACEPLUS "Thriving Together" Market Ready Programme under a retender process, focusing on sustainability and trade readiness. This opportunity is classified under education, training, and community services, with a delivery region across the United Kingdom. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with key deadlines including an enquiry period ending on 24 April 2026 and a submission deadline of 1 May 2026. The process is being conducted through an open procurement method under a light touch regime, with a contract period from 18 May 2026 to 31 October 2026.

This tender offers significant business growth potential for organisations involved in education, community, and sustainable industries. It is particularly well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can leverage sustainable business practices and community engagement. Companies that specialise in developing educational programs and have expertise in fostering skills transfer and business relationships in the community will find this opportunity aligns well with their capabilities.

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Notice Title

RFQ 2026/02 - Retender - NMANDD PEACEPLUS "Thriving Together" - Market Ready Programme - Sustainably Made, Ready to Trade

Notice Description

Newry Mourne & Down District Council's PEACEPLUS Action Plan includes the delivery of Collaborative Interaction Programmes under Strand 2 - Thriving and Peaceful Communities. A need has been identified through consultation for the delivery of a Market Ready Programme. This programme will aim to work alongside specific groups to promote the use of sustainable and environmentally friendly business practices, while engaging local home industries and encouraging the development of new relationships and skills transfer between people working within these sectors.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068045
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032940-2026
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
£13,112 Under £100K
Lots Value
£13,112 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
1 May 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 May 2026 - 31 Oct 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWRY
Postcode
BT34 2QU
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
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Newry and Armagh

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