Tender 41/2026 - NMANDD PEACEPLUS Thriving Together Social and Emotional Support Programmes. Rhythm Across Generations, for the Newry, Mourne and Down District Council area.

NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)

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23 Jun 2026 at 14:39

Summary of the contracting process

The Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is inviting competent consultancy companies to tender for the NMANDD PEACEPLUS Thriving Together Social and Emotional Support Programmes, focusing specifically on "Rhythm Across Generations" within the Newry, Mourne and Down District. This tender involves the design, development, and delivery of seven intergenerational music and dance programmes, one for each District Electoral Area. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage with a submission deadline set for 21st July 2026, 12:00 PM UK time. The programme will commence on 12th August 2026 and conclude on 30th June 2027, offering a contract value of £43,750. The project falls under the services category, mainly involving recreational, cultural, and educational services.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for consultancy businesses specialising in cultural, social, or educational services, particularly those skilled in creating engaging social support programmes through music and dance. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), are encouraged to participate in this open competition, which follows a below-threshold procurement method. Companies with expertise in interactive workshop facilitation and cultural event management are well-positioned to deliver valuable services and foster community engagement through this initiative.

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Notice Title

Tender 41/2026 - NMANDD PEACEPLUS Thriving Together Social and Emotional Support Programmes. Rhythm 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 music and dance. This project will deliver 7 intergenerational Music and Dance programmes, delivered across the Council area with one per District Electoral Area (DEA). The programme with include interactive workshops exploring how music and dance have changed and evolved through recent history and an end of programme celebration event such as a tea dance or music concert. To access this opportunity, log in to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bb5b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059080-2026
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
23 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
21 Jul 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Aug 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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