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RFQ 2026/07 - NMANDD PEACEPLUS Local Action Plan, Market Ready Programme, Slieve Gullion - Makers of the Mountain: Crafted by Community.

NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)

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29 Apr 2026 at 14:51

Summary of the contracting process

The Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD) has initiated a public procurement process, inviting consultancy firms to partake in a tender titled "RFQ 2026/07 - NMANDD PEACEPLUS Local Action Plan, Market Ready Programme, Slieve Gullion – Makers of the Mountain: Crafted by Community." This project aims to develop a market-ready heritage skills revival programme in the Slieve Gullion District Electoral Area, centred on transforming local craft traditions into appealing visitor experiences. Positioned within the realms of education, training, community, social, and cultural services, this tender is currently in the tender stage, with a submission deadline of 27 May 2026. The open procurement method ensures a competitive landscape for potential bidders, with important dates such as the end of the enquiry period on 22 May 2026 and the contract commencing on 30 June 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancy companies specialising in heritage skills, cultural preservation, and rural economic development to expand their business and impact. The programme seeks enterprises capable of designing and implementing programmes that not only preserve endangered craft traditions but also enhance economic growth through tourism and community involvement. Businesses focusing on educational and training services, as well as those within recreational, cultural, and social sectors, are particularly well-suited to compete in this open competition. The contract encourages participation from SMEs and VCSEs, providing a pathway for organisations seeking to establish or grow their presence within the industry.

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Notice Title

RFQ 2026/07 - NMANDD PEACEPLUS Local Action Plan, Market Ready Programme, Slieve Gullion - Makers of the Mountain: Crafted by Community.

Notice Description

Competent consultancy companies are hereby invited to design and deliver a market ready heritage skills revival programme within the Slieve Gullion District Electoral Area (DEA). This initiative seeks to revive a small number of endangered local craft traditions and transform them into viable visitor experiences, supporting both cultural preservation and rural economic development.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068e4b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039365-2026
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
29 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
27 May 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 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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