RFQ2026/18 - NMANDD PEACEPLUS Local Action Plan Thriving Together Accredited First Aid Course with CPR and AED Trainer Programme for The Mournes, Downpatrick and Rowallane DEAs

NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)

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26 Jun 2026 at 08:30

Summary of the contracting process

The Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is currently in the tender stage for a procurement process titled "RFQ2026/18 - NMANDD PEACEPLUS Local Action Plan Thriving Together Accredited First Aid Course with CPR and AED Trainer Programme for The Mournes, Downpatrick and Rowallane DEAs". This initiative seeks to engage consultancies to design and deliver a comprehensive first aid training programme, including CPR and AED skills. The services fall under categories such as education and training, as well as health and social work services. The procurement method is open competition with an electronic submission option, and tenders are invited until 24th July 2026, with delivery in the United Kingdom. The total contract value is estimated at £18,000 with the formal contract period commencing on 21st August 2026 and concluding on 31st December 2026.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for consultancies specialising in education, health, and training services to expand their portfolios by participating in a municipal-level initiative. It is particularly well-suited for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to its below-threshold, open competitive nature, and the focus on community engagement. Firms capable of providing accredited training and who possess expertise in facilitating life-saving skills are ideally positioned to compete for this contract, potentially leading to further engagements with the Newry, Mourne and Down District Council or similar local government bodies.

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Notice Title

RFQ2026/18 - NMANDD PEACEPLUS Local Action Plan Thriving Together Accredited First Aid Course with CPR and AED Trainer Programme for The Mournes, Downpatrick and Rowallane DEAs

Notice Description

NMANDD PEACEPLUS Local Action Plan Thriving Together Accredited First Aid Course with CPR and AED Trainer Programme for The Mournes, Downpatrick and Rowallane DEAs Competent consultancy companies are hereby invited to tender to design, develop and deliver accredited First Aid course with CPR and AED Trainer Programme designed to equip members of community and voluntary organisations with accredited First Aid certification, lifesaving CPR and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) skills, and the confidence to cascade essential AED awareness within their own groups. The programme combines formal first aid certification with a train the trainer approach. This programme will be delivered within each of the Downpatrick, Rowallane and Mournes DEAs.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bda6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060111-2026
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

85 - Health and social work services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

85000000 - Health and social work services

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jul 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Aug 2026 - 31 Dec 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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