RFQ 2026/17 - Newry, Mourne and Down Residents Survey 2026

NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Tender

24 Jun 2026 at 15:03

Summary of the contracting process

The Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD) is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process, inviting tenders for the "Newry, Mourne and Down Residents Survey 2026". This initiative falls under the service industry category, specifically targeting market research and survey services. The council is seeking a supplier to conduct a comprehensive residents' survey to inform decision-making with robust baseline data. The procurement method is open competition, with expected contract value between £25,000 and £30,000. Interested parties must submit their proposals by the deadline of 8th July 2026. This tender is specifically situated in the United Kingdom, and businesses can submit their proposals electronically.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in market research and survey services. With a total contract value of up to £30,000, this project is well-suited for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their portfolio and expertise in servicing public sector clients. The contract is aligned with promoting quality, with 70% of the evaluation criteria based on the quality of proposals. Engaging in this project not only fosters business growth but also strengthens relationships with public sector organisations through delivering high-quality, evidence-led solutions. The contract period is set from 27th July 2026 to 29th January 2027, offering a substantial timeline for project completion and impactful data analysis.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

RFQ 2026/17 - Newry, Mourne and Down Residents Survey 2026

Notice Description

Newry Mourne and Down District Council (the Council) invite tenders for the undertaking of a Residents' Survey for its Council areas. The survey will target a representative sample of residents over the age of 16. It is increasingly important that Councils adopt an evidence-led approach to decision making. The expectation is that the Residents' Survey will continue to provide reliable and robust baseline data, complimenting the previous residents' surveys, to facilitate decision making.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bc7a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059564-2026
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79310000 - Market research services

79311000 - Survey services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
8 Jul 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Jul 2026 - 29 Jan 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

JSON Markdown

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-06bc7a-2026-06-24T16:03:03+01:00",
    "date": "2026-06-24T16:03:03+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-06bc7a",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-PPON-PJMQ-5831-RNZM",
            "name": "Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD)",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                "id": "PJMQ-5831-RNZM"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Unit 19 Rampart Road, Greenbank Industrial Estate",
                "locality": "Newry",
                "postalCode": "BT34 2QU",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKN08"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Seamus McGeoghegan",
                "email": "seamus.mcgeoghegan@nmandd.org",
                "telephone": "03301374842"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "publicUndertaking",
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
                        "description": "Public undertaking"
                    }
                ]
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-PPON-PJMQ-5831-RNZM",
        "name": "Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD)"
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "CA18123",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "2023/54",
            "scheme": "UKPGA",
            "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents"
        },
        "title": "RFQ 2026/17 - Newry, Mourne and Down Residents Survey 2026",
        "description": "Newry Mourne and Down District Council (the Council) invite tenders for the undertaking of a Residents' Survey for its Council areas. The survey will target a representative sample of residents over the age of 16. It is increasingly important that Councils adopt an evidence-led approach to decision making. The expectation is that the Residents' Survey will continue to provide reliable and robust baseline data, complimenting the previous residents' surveys, to facilitate decision making.",
        "status": "active",
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "additionalClassifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "79310000",
                        "description": "Market research services"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "79311000",
                        "description": "Survey services"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UK",
                        "country": "GB",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ],
                "relatedLot": "1"
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amountGross": 30000,
            "amount": 25000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "open",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Below threshold - open competition",
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
        "aboveThreshold": false,
        "submissionMethodDetails": "To access this opportunity, log in to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity. If you are not registered with MultiQuote, please visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com, complete the registration form on the log in page and quote the title and reference of the notice in your registration.",
        "submissionTerms": {
            "electronicSubmissionPolicy": "allowed"
        },
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2026-07-08T12:00:00+01:00"
        },
        "enquiryPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2026-07-03T12:00:00+01:00"
        },
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "status": "active",
                "value": {
                    "amountGross": 30000,
                    "amount": 25000,
                    "currency": "GBP"
                },
                "awardCriteria": {
                    "criteria": [
                        {
                            "type": "price",
                            "name": "As per RFQ Documentation",
                            "description": "As per RFQ Documentation",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 30,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "As per RFQ Documentation",
                            "description": "As per RFQ Documentation",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 70,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        }
                    ]
                },
                "suitability": {
                    "sme": true,
                    "vcse": true
                },
                "contractPeriod": {
                    "startDate": "2026-07-27T00:00:00+01:00",
                    "endDate": "2027-01-29T23:59:59Z"
                }
            }
        ],
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "059564-2026",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "noticeType": "UK4",
                "description": "Tender notice on Find a Tender",
                "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059564-2026",
                "datePublished": "2026-06-24T16:03:03+01:00",
                "format": "text/html"
            }
        ]
    },
    "language": "en"
}