Tender

RFQ 2026/09 - PEACEPLUS Steps Through Time

NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)

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12 May 2026 at 15:12

Summary of the contracting process

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD) is inviting tenders for the project titled "RFQ 2026/09 - PEACEPLUS Steps Through Time", in the services category, primarily focusing on recreational, cultural, and educational services. The project involves designing and delivering a shared history and culture programme across the NMD area with one additional cross-border activity. This opportunity is currently at the tender stage, and submissions are open until 9th June 2026, with questions entertained until 2nd June 2026. Operating under a light-touch regime and below-threshold open competition, potential suppliers can submit their bids electronically via the given submission platform. The project will commence on 6th July 2026 and conclude on 31st December 2026, with an estimated contract value of £9,718.94 (gross).

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in community engagement, cultural programming, or educational services to expand their portfolios by participating in a project that bridges historical narratives with practical community interactions. The nature of the project is particularly well-suited for SMEs and third-sector organisations, given the emphasis on community facilitation and cross-cultural engagement. By leveraging storytelling and interactive walks, businesses can contribute to fostering community connections, thus positioning themselves as key players in delivering high-impact, locally focused programmes.

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Notice Title

RFQ 2026/09 - PEACEPLUS Steps Through Time

Notice Description

Competent suppliers are hereby invited to tender to design, develop and deliver a PEACEPLUS shared history and culture programme. This project will engage a skilled community facilitator to work collaboratively with minority communities through a programme of facilitated mountain walks, storytelling, and reflective engagement at key historical and natural sites across the Newry, Mourne and Down District Council area and one cross border mountain walk. Using walking as a participatory and accessible method, the project will explore shared heritage, folklore, and everyday histories that connect communities across geographical, cultural, and generational boundaries.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0696f2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043596-2026
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
£8,099 Under £100K
Lots Value
£8,099 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jun 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Jul 2026 - 31 Dec 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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