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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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02 Jun 2026 at 14:03

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Summary of the contracting process

The Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is inviting bids for a tender titled "RFQ 2026/14 - NMANDD PEACEPLUS 'Thriving Together' - PEACEPLUS 3.7 Honest John Martin and Giant Murphy Summer Scheme." This contracting process falls under the education, training, and recreational sectors and is specifically geared towards service delivery in the UK. The open competition procurement method is being employed, and the tender is at the active stage, with an end date for submissions set on 30th June 2026. The total estimated contract value is £9,718.94, with an emphasis on quality and price as evaluation criteria. The contract is scheduled to commence on 20th July 2026 and will conclude on 31st October 2026.

This tender offers considerable opportunities for businesses specialising in cultural and educational programme design, particularly those adept at community engagement and facilitation through arts and historical storytelling. Given the nature of the project, enterprises such as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to apply, especially if they are skilled in collaborative projects involving music, drama, visual art, and storytelling. Engaging in this project could help these businesses expand their expertise and visibility within the community, fostering growth and strengthening their portfolios.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06aba2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051969-2026
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
2 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 20264 weeks to go
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

Buyer & Supplier

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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