Tender

RFQ 2026/11 - PEACEPLUS Celebrating Cultures and Diversity Food Fusion Festival

NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)

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Tender

12 May 2026 at 16:00

Summary of the contracting process

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD) is seeking competent suppliers to participate in their latest public procurement process, titled "RFQ 2026/11 - PEACEPLUS Celebrating Cultures and Diversity Food Fusion Festival". This initiative is part of the council's PEACEPLUS Action Plan under Strand 3, aimed at promoting cultural diversity and understanding. The tender, classified primarily under education, community, and cultural services, is designated for the creation and delivery of a festival programme in Downpatrick, UK. Suppliers can submit their electronic tenders until 9th June 2026, with the enquiry period closing on 2nd June 2026. The contract period is set to begin on 6th July 2026 and end on 31st October 2026.

This open competition, under the 'Below threshold - open competition' procurement method, presents an excellent opportunity for SMEs and VCSEs to collaborate with a local government department on a culturally enriching project. The tender's emphasis on cultural, educational, and recreational services makes it ideal for businesses operating in these sectors, particularly those with expertise in event planning, cultural programming, and community engagement. With a total contract value of £23,454, this project offers vital exposure and potential growth for businesses committed to fostering community spirit and cultural dialogue.

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Notice Title

RFQ 2026/11 - PEACEPLUS Celebrating Cultures and Diversity Food Fusion Festival

Notice Description

Newry Mourne & Down District Council's PEACEPLUS Action Plan includes the delivery of Themed Diversity Festivals under Strand 3 - Celebrating Cultures and Diversity. Strand 3 focuses on cultural diversity and in increasing understanding of and respect for cultural identities. Competent suppliers are hereby invited to tender to design, develop and deliver a festival programme. The project will deliver a celebratory, educational participant lead project culminating in a accessible Food & Folk Fusion Festival in the Downpatrick DEA.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069709
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043635-2026
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
£19,545 Under £100K
Lots Value
£19,545 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 Oct 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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