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Tender 46/2026 - UNESCO Together Project - Integrated Facilitation, Residential Coordination, Accommodation, Transport and Strategic Reporting Services

NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)

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04 Aug 2026 at 09:12

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD) is inviting tenders for the "UNESCO Together Project - Integrated Facilitation, Residential Coordination, Accommodation, Transport and Strategic Reporting Services". This active tender, under the industry category of services, focuses on fostering community engagement across UNESCO-designated sites in Ireland. The procurement method is an open, below-threshold competition, and the tender stage is currently active. The contract, valued at £66,500 net (£79,800 gross), offers a significant opportunity for a single supplier to provide comprehensive services ranging from facilitation and accommodation to strategic reporting. Interested parties must submit their tenders by 1st September 2026, with the contract period commencing on 28th September 2026 and concluding on 15th February 2028. The procurement activities are located in the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a valuable growth opportunity for businesses specializing in travel management and project management consultancy services, particularly those capable of delivering large-scale, integrated programmes. Companies that are skilled in logistical coordination, community engagement, and cross-border cooperation will find this contract especially relevant. This opportunity is well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their portfolio by engaging in high-impact, community-focused projects that encourage peacebuilding and reconciliation through shared cultural and environmental initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tender 46/2026 - UNESCO Together Project - Integrated Facilitation, Residential Coordination, Accommodation, Transport and Strategic Reporting Services

Notice Description

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC), invites tenders from suitably qualified and experienced organisations to deliver an integrated programme of facilitation, residential coordination, accommodation management, transport coordination, engagement support, evaluation, and strategic reporting for the UNESCO Together Project. UNESCO Together is a cross-border, community-focused initiative connecting UNESCO-designated sites across the island of Ireland including UNESCO Global Geoparks, World Heritage Sites, Biosphere Reserves, and Creative Cities. The project is funded under the PEACEPLUS Programme Investment Area 6.2 and seeks to foster reconciliation, peacebuilding, and cross-border cooperation through shared heritage, culture, storytelling, environmental action, and sustained people-to-people engagement. The contract requires a single supplier to design, coordinating, deliver, monitoring and reporting on a fully integrated programme of engagement activities and associated logistical support across the island of Ireland. The supplier shall act as the prime contractor and shall retain full responsibility for the delivery of the contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06daab
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073499-2026
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

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

63516000 - Travel management services

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£66,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
£66,500 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Sep 2026 - 15 Feb 2028 1-2 years
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
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

Notice Documents

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