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Tender 19/2026 - NMANDD PEACEPLUS Thriving Together Social and Emotional Support Programmes - The Shared Bench; Mens Sheds Across Generations, for the Newry, Mourne and Down District Council area.

NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)

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Tender

21 May 2026 at 10:57

Summary of the contracting process

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is currently seeking competent consultancy companies to participate in an open tender process for the design, development, and delivery of the "NMANDD PEACEPLUS Thriving Together Social and Emotional Support Programmes – The Shared Bench; Men's Sheds Across Generations" initiative. This project, situated within the Newry, Mourne and Down District Council area, focuses on education, training, recreational, cultural, and community services. The procurement process is at the Tender stage, and interested parties must submit their applications by 13:00 BST on 18th June 2026, with the enquiry period concluding on 12th June 2026. The value of the contract is approximately GBP 43,750, and the programme aims to commence on 1st July 2026 and conclude on 30th June 2027.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in social and emotional support services, particularly those with expertise in intergenerational activities and community engagement. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE) that offer innovative programme delivery and have a strong track record in similar projects will find this bidding opportunity favourable. The project is designed to be participant-led, addressing diverse interests such as woodwork, gardening, and digital skills, allowing businesses with versatile service offerings to showcase their capabilities and expand their client base within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Tender 19/2026 - NMANDD PEACEPLUS Thriving Together Social and Emotional Support Programmes - The Shared Bench; Mens Sheds Across Generations, for the Newry, Mourne and Down District Council area.

Notice Description

Competent consultancy companies are hereby invited to tender to design, develop and deliver a Social and Emotional Intergenerational Support programme, focusing on Men's sheds. This project will deliver 7 intergenerational Men's Sheds programmes, delivered across the Council area with one per District Electoral Area (DEA). The programme will be participant lead, based on needs and interests. Activities could include woodwork, gardening, digital skills, cookery, photography, board games etc.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069eed
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046988-2026
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
£43,750 Under £100K
Lots Value
£43,750 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jun 20264 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

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

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