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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 10:03

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is seeking competent consultancy companies to participate in an open tendering process for the project titled "RFQ2026/29 - NMANDD PEACEPLUS Thriving Together - Minority Community Integration Programme: Colours of Asia". The programme aims to celebrate Diwali through workshops, cultural exchanges, and other activities, executed alongside the Indian community in the Crotlieve DEA area. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting community, social, personal, recreational, cultural, sporting, education, and training services. Interested vendors should take note of the tender period ending on 27th August 2026, with all queries required by 24th August 2026. The contract period is scheduled from 28th September to 31st December 2026.

This tender provides opportunities for business growth, particularly for consultancies specialising in cultural programmes, community integration, and social services. As the procurement method is an open competition below the threshold, it encourages participation from Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs). Businesses experienced in organising events and working in multicultural settings will find this tender especially suitable. The fixed contract value also assures a specific financial commitment, promoting transparency and financial planning for participating companies.

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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 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
27 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

Notice Documents

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