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28 Jul 2026 at 10:36

Summary of the contracting process

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD) invites competent and creative suppliers to tender for RFQ2026/26 - NMANDD PEACEPLUS 3.5 Farmers Festival. This procurement is at the tender stage for designing and delivering an engaging festival programme centered around cultural education and appreciation within the Crotlieve DEA community. The industry categories involved include education and training services, recreational and cultural services, and community services. The procurement utilises an open method under a light-touch regime, and the tender period ends on 25th August 2026. The location is in the United Kingdom, with the contract period slated from 15th September to 31st December 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in festival programme development, particularly those equipped to deliver educational and culturally enriching services. With a weighted emphasis on quality (80%) over cost (20%), creative agencies, event organisers, and community-centric service providers, including SMEs and organisations operating within the voluntary, community, and social enterprise sectors, are particularly well-suited to compete. Interested suppliers should prepare to demonstrate expertise in delivering substantial community and cultural initiatives. The contract, valued at £19,545 (net), provides a platform to not only contribute to regional cultural enrichment but also to potentially expand business reach within community and social service markets.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

RFQ2026/26 - NMANDD PEACEPLUS 3.5 Farmers Festival

Notice Description

Competent and creative suppliers are hereby invited to tender for the design, development, and delivery of an engaging festival programme for the upcoming Farmers Festival in the Crotlieve DEA. This initiative will deliver a celebratory, educational, and participant-led project that promotes greater understanding, appreciation, and respect for cultural identities, traditions, and rural heritage within the local community.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d510
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071136-2026
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
£19,545 Under £100K
Lots Value
£19,545 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
25 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Sep 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
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

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