RFQ 2026/14 - NMANDD PEACEPLUS "Thriving Together" - PEACEPLUS 3.7 Honest John Martin and Giant Murphy Summer Scheme

NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)

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24 Jun 2026 at 11:00

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02 Jun 2026 at 14:03

Summary of the contracting process

The Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is actively inviting suppliers to participate in the tender for the "RFQ 2026/14 - NMANDD PEACEPLUS 'Thriving Together' - PEACEPLUS 3.7 Honest John Martin and Giant Murphy Summer Scheme." This tender involves designing and delivering a shared history and culture programme engaging children through music, drama, visual art, and storytelling. The contract is designed to connect past and present while celebrating Rostrevor's cultural heritage. This procurement process is under the 'services' category, specifically focusing on education, community, and cultural services. It is currently at the tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 7th July 2026. The project location is within the United Kingdom, offering an open competition procurement method below the threshold.

This tender represents a growth opportunity for businesses specialised in educational, cultural, and community programme development. Ideal contenders would likely be small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) with experience in cultural facilitation and educational programming. The project aims to foster community engagement through innovative storytelling methods, making it well-suited for organisations that have a proven track record in integrating narrative-driven learning processes. Participation in such a scheme can enhance a business's portfolio and establish valuable local community connections.

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Notice Title

RFQ 2026/14 - NMANDD PEACEPLUS "Thriving Together" - PEACEPLUS 3.7 Honest John Martin and Giant Murphy Summer Scheme

Notice Description

Competent suppliers are invited to tender for the design, development and delivery of a shared history and culture programme. The project will engage an experienced community facilitator to work collaboratively with children, exploring the lives and legacies of Giant Murphy (Patrick Murphy) and "Honest" John Martin. Through music, drama, visual art and storytelling, children will explore and re tell Rostrevor's history in their own voices, connecting past and present while celebrating the town's cultural heritage.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06aba2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059356-2026
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
24 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 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
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

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