RFQ 2026/22 - NMANDD PEACEPLUS Thriving Together PEACEPLUS 3.2 Women in Farming.

NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)

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03 Jul 2026 at 13:09

Summary of the contracting process

The Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD) is currently in the tender stage of its procurement process for the "RFQ 2026/22 - NMANDD PEACEPLUS Thriving Together PEACEPLUS 3.2 Women in Farming" programme. This initiative seeks consultancy organisations to design and deliver an integration programme aimed at women in farming within the Slieve Gullion DEA area. The programme focuses on cultural integration through workshops and farm-based experiences to foster skills, confidence, and community ties. This service procurement follows an open competition method with a below-threshold classification. Key dates include the deadline for tenders on 31st July 2026 and the enquiry period closing on 27th July 2026.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities especially for consultancy firms specialising in community integration, rural development, and agricultural education. It specifically targets Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) that are equipped to handle projects within recreational, cultural, sporting, and educational services. Successful bidders will not only support community-building but also gain a foothold in a programme designed to uplift minority groups in the rural sector. The programme's contract period ranges from 24th August 2026 to 31st December 2026 with a gross value of £12,184.34, making it an appealing opportunity for businesses looking to expand their portfolio in cultural and social consultancy services.

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Notice Title

RFQ 2026/22 - NMANDD PEACEPLUS Thriving Together PEACEPLUS 3.2 Women in Farming.

Notice Description

Competent consultancy organisations are invited to tender for the design and delivery of a culturally focused integration programme supporting women in farming. This initiative will bring together women from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds who are living in, working in, or connected to farming and rural life across the Slieve Gullion DEA area. Through a series of interactive workshops, practical demonstrations and farm-based experiences, participants will engage in a culture swap, sharing knowledge, practices and lived experiences of agriculture, diversification and rural life. The programme will create a supportive space for women to explore cultural identity within farming, build skills and confidence, and strengthen peer connections

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c37f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062825-2026
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
£10,153 Under £100K
Lots Value
£10,153 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 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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