RFQ 2026/20 - NMANDD PEACEPLUS "Thriving Together" - PEACEPLUS 3.2 Food and Friendship Culinary Exchange

NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)

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Tender

09 Jul 2026 at 11:36

Summary of the contracting process

The Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD) has initiated a tender process titled "RFQ 2026/20 - NMANDD PEACEPLUS 'Thriving Together' - PEACEPLUS 3.2 Food and Friendship Culinary Exchange" under the industry categories of community services, cultural services, and educational services. Located in Newry, United Kingdom, this project requires competent suppliers to propose a culturally focused integration programme involving culinary workshops, cultural storytelling, and guided visits. The project aims at fostering intercultural understanding among minority ethnic and local communities. The procurement is in the tender stage, and the open competition method is adopted. Submissions are welcomed until 12:00 PM on 6th August 2026, with an enquiry period concluding on 30th July 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in educational, cultural, and community services to expand their outreach and impact. Ideal candidates would include SMEs and VCSEs capable of designing and delivering engaging cultural programmes that encourage diversity and inclusion. Successful participation could elevate the profile of participating businesses within the local and regional community, while contributing to social cohesion and cultural enrichment. The attention to quality in the award criteria (80% weightage) highlights the importance of delivering exceptional programme content, thus appealing to businesses striving for excellence in service provision.

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Notice Title

RFQ 2026/20 - NMANDD PEACEPLUS "Thriving Together" - PEACEPLUS 3.2 Food and Friendship Culinary Exchange

Notice Description

Competent suppliers are invited to tender for the design and delivery of a culturally focused integration programme centred on shared culinary experiences. This project will engage participants from minority ethnic and local communities across the Newry, Mourne and Down area through interactive cooking workshops, cultural storytelling, and guided visits to local food suppliers. Participants will work alongside local home cooks from diverse backgrounds to prepare traditional dishes while exploring the cultures, experiences, and stories behind them. The programme will promote intercultural understanding, challenge stereotypes, and encourage discussions on inclusion.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c76b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064670-2026
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
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
6 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 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
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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

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