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RFQ 2026/03 - PEACEPLUS Exploring the past and the future for Irish Language and Ulster Scots in the Mourne area.

NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)

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Tender

15 Apr 2026 at 08:21

Summary of the contracting process

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD) has issued a tender titled "RFQ 2026/03 - PEACEPLUS Exploring the past and the future for Irish Language and Ulster Scots in the Mourne area." The tender aims to develop and deliver a Community Led Shared History and Culture Programme in the United Kingdom, focusing on educational, cultural, and recreational services. Procurement is at the tender stage, with a submission deadline of 13th May 2026 at 13:00 BST. The process is legally based on the UKPGA 2023/54, and utilises an open procurement method below threshold for service delivery. Key contacts, location details, and submission guidelines are provided, allowing interested parties to enquire until 7th May 2026.

This tender offers significant business growth potential for consultancy firms specialising in education, cultural heritage, and community engagement. Suitable candidates should display capabilities in designing community programmes that promote cultural understanding and dispelling historical myths. The competitive tender process is open and electronic submissions are accepted, providing an inclusive opportunity especially beneficial to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). Firms that focus on quality and innovative solutions will have a competitive advantage, as the award criteria prioritise quality over price in the selection process.

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Notice Title

RFQ 2026/03 - PEACEPLUS Exploring the past and the future for Irish Language and Ulster Scots in the Mourne area.

Notice Description

Competent Consultancy companies are hereby invited to tender to design, develop and deliver Community Led Shared History and Culture Programme, Exploring the past and the future for Irish Language and Ulster Scots in the Mourne area focusing on 'what connects us', Dispelling myths and perceptions and providing understanding on how our past links to our future.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06827e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033999-2026
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
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 May 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 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
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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