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RFQ 2026/04 - Events Management Training Programme for Newry and Crotlieve

NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)

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13 Apr 2026 at 11:06

Summary of the contracting process

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD) is spearheading a procurement process titled "RFQ 2026/04 - Events Management Training Programme for Newry and Crotlieve". This tender, currently in the planning stage, is classified under community, social, and personal services, specifically focusing on education and training services. The initiative aims to engage consultancy companies to develop a Capacity Building Programme, with specific attention to community and cross-community collaboration. The procurement method is an open competition below the threshold, highlighting transparency and inclusivity in the process. The deadline for submitting tenders is 11th May 2026, while inquiries are to be made by 4th May 2026. The project's implementation is slated to occur between the 1st of June and the 31st of August 2026, fostering local development in Newry and Crotlieve within Northern Ireland.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for consultancy businesses specialising in community capacity building, leadership development, and event management training. By participating, firms can establish and grow their presence in the public sector, catering to the specific needs of community groups and volunteers. The contract encourages small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) to compete, fostering innovation and diversity within the local economic landscape. Businesses experienced in providing educational services, coupled with an understanding of cross-community engagement, will find this an ideal opportunity to expand their market reach and contribute meaningfully to community development objectives within the Newry and Crotlieve regions.

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Notice Title

RFQ 2026/04 - Events Management Training Programme for Newry and Crotlieve

Notice Description

Newry Mourne & Down District Council's PEACEPLUS Action Plan includes the delivery of Capacity Building and Engagement Programmes under Strand 2 - Thriving and Peaceful Communities. Strand 2 focuses on eight identified priority projects encompassing a broad range of initiatives focused on capacity building, leadership development, cross community relationship building interaction and engagement, social and emotional support, events and festivals and community justice interventions. Competent consultancy companies are hereby invited to tender to design, develop and deliver a Capacity Building Programme. This programme will build the capacity of local organisations/ communities through cross community collaboration and support sustainable service provision within the district. This project will deliver 2 events management training programmes for community groups and volunteers, one will be held within the Newry DEA and one will be held within the Crotlieve DEA.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0680e7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033221-2026
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
£9,772 Under £100K
Lots Value
£9,772 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 May 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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