Tender

Tender 14/2026 - Online Services for Tourism, Culture and Events, 2026 to 2029

NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)

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Tender

20 May 2026 at 10:09

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD) is seeking an experienced company for a project titled "Tender 14/2026 - Online Services for Tourism, Culture and Events, 2026 to 2029." This opportunity falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on IT services such as consulting, software development, and internet support. The project location is in the United Kingdom, with procurement currently in the tender stage. Key dates include an enquiry period ending on 29th May 2026, and a tender submission deadline on 3rd June 2026. The procurement process follows an open competition method, with a below-threshold approach, allowing for electronic submissions via MultiQuote.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the IT sector, especially those experienced in online service development and implementation within the tourism, culture, and events fields. With a gross value of £151,200, the contract spans from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2027, with renewal options for up to two additional years. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, offering an avenue for growth through partnership with NMD Council. The award criteria favour quality and competitive pricing, enabling innovative and value-driven businesses to successfully compete.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tender 14/2026 - Online Services for Tourism, Culture and Events, 2026 to 2029

Notice Description

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council's (NMD's) service delivery across Tourism, Culture and Events (TCE) is increasingly delivered online. NMD wishes to appoint an experienced company to assist Council with Development and implementation of a range of website and online services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extensions allowed: Yes (2 x 12 months)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069d05
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046222-2026
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£126,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£126,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jun 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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