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RFQ2026/29 - NMANDD PEACEPLUS Thriving Together - Minority Community Integration programme: Colours of Asia for the Newry, Mourne and Down District Council area.

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD)

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30 Jul 2026 at 11:03

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is seeking consultancy services to design, develop and deliver Colours of Asia, a Minority Community Integration programme in the council area. The work centres on a structured programme celebrating Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights, for the Indian community in Crotlieve District Electoral Area. The service includes interactive workshops, cultural exchange sessions and celebration activities, delivered in partnership with the local Indian community. This is a community, cultural and educational service requirement, covering community integration, recreational and cultural activities, and education or training services. Delivery is in the Newry, Mourne and Down District Council area, with the programme specifically linked to Crotlieve.

The procurement has reached tender: the council invited offers through a below-threshold open competition. It is a single-lot services contract under the light-touch regime, with electronic submission allowed. Enquiries had to be submitted by 24 August 2026 at 12:00, and offers by 27 August 2026 at 12:00. The contract period is 28 September to 31 December 2026. The estimated value is £10,153.62 excluding VAT, or £12,184.34 including VAT. Evaluation is weighted 80% for quality and 20% for price, with the detailed requirements and scoring set out in the request-for-quotation documentation. The opportunity is identified as RFQ2026/29 and is being procured by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council.

This opportunity suits consultancy companies with experience designing and delivering community integration, cultural awareness or intercultural engagement programmes. Strong candidates will be able to create accessible, structured activities for participants, manage interactive workshops and cultural exchange sessions, and organise a public celebration connected with Diwali. Experience of working respectfully with Hindu or Indian communities, community groups and local partners would be directly relevant, particularly where the delivery model depends on co-operation with the Indian community in Crotlieve. The requirement also suits organisations able to combine programme design, facilitation, event planning and community engagement within a short delivery period. The procurement is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RFQ2026/29 - NMANDD PEACEPLUS Thriving Together - Minority Community Integration programme: Colours of Asia for the Newry, Mourne and Down District Council area.

Notice Description

Competent consultancy companies are hereby invited to tender to design, develop and deliver a structured programme celebrating Diwali - the Hindu Festival of Lights. The project will include a programme of interactive workshops, cultural exchange sessions, and celebration activities and will be delivered in partnership with the Indian community in Crotlieve DEA.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d74d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072061-2026
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
30 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 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

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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

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