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RFQ 2026/05 - PEACEPLUS Cultural Programme - Rowallane People Places

NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)

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17 Apr 2026 at 11:42

Summary of the contracting process

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD) is seeking consultancy companies for the PEACEPLUS Cultural Programme titled "Rowallane People Places". This tender is part of their effort to deliver collaborative interaction programmes under Strand 2 – Thriving and Peaceful Communities, which aim to foster capacity building and intercommunity engagement. The tender process is currently at the tender stage, initiated on 17th April 2026, with an enquiry period closing on 8th May 2026 and the final submission deadline on 15th May 2026. The procurement method is open competition, specifically below threshold, and it falls under the category of services related to community, social, personal, recreational, cultural, and educational services, taking place in the United Kingdom.

This opportunity presents potential business growth for consultancy firms specialising in cultural programmes and intercommunity relationship building. The tender invites businesses capable of designing, developing, and delivering a programme focused on the cultural and historical elements of the Rowallane area. It is suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, with the contract awarded based on project-specific quality and cost criteria, valuing quality at 80% and cost at 20%. Businesses familiar with the community-driven initiatives and possessing expertise in leadership development, social support, or event management may find this tender particularly advantageous, as it offers businesses a platform to contribute significantly to local community development.

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Notice Title

RFQ 2026/05 - PEACEPLUS Cultural Programme - Rowallane People Places

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. 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 Cultural Programme "Rowallane People & Places" exploring and celebrating the people, places, and traditions of the Rowallane area, looking at elements of history and culture and how these are connected across communities.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06853e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035164-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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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
£19,545 Under £100K
Lots Value
£19,545 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 May 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 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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