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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 10:12

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Summary of the contracting process

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is procuring an integrated programme of facilitation, residential coordination, accommodation management, transport coordination, engagement support, evaluation and strategic reporting for the UNESCO Together Project. The project connects UNESCO-designated sites across the island of Ireland, including Global Geoparks, World Heritage Sites, Biosphere Reserves and Creative Cities. Its purpose is to support reconciliation, peacebuilding and cross-border cooperation through shared heritage, culture, storytelling, environmental action and sustained engagement between people and communities. The services cover programme design, coordination, delivery, monitoring and reporting, together with the associated travel and logistical arrangements. Delivery is across the island of Ireland, with the procurement identified for the United Kingdom. This is a services opportunity combining travel management and project management consultancy.

The process has reached tender: the council invited offers through a below-threshold open competition. It comprises one lot and requires electronic submission. Enquiries had to be submitted by 25 August 2026 at 12:00, and tenders had to be submitted by 1 September 2026 at 12:00. The contract period is 28 September 2026 to 15 February 2028. The estimated value is £66,500 excluding VAT, or £79,800 including VAT. Evaluation is weighted 80% quality and 20% price, with the detailed quality and price requirements set out in the invitation to tender documentation. The procurement is funded through the PEACEPLUS Programme Investment Area 6.2 and covers the full integrated requirement rather than separate specialist lots.

This opportunity suits an organisation able to act as a single prime contractor and take full responsibility for an integrated, cross-border programme. Relevant strengths include designing and facilitating community engagement, coordinating residential activities, managing accommodation and transport, supporting stakeholder engagement, evaluating outcomes, and producing strategic reports. Suppliers should be able to combine programme management with practical travel and event logistics across the island of Ireland. The requirement is aimed at suitably qualified and experienced organisations, so evidence of delivering comparable multi-site, community-focused or heritage, cultural, environmental or peacebuilding programmes will be useful. Organisations must have the capacity to coordinate several workstreams, manage delivery partners and logistics, monitor performance and report clearly to the council and programme funders. The opportunity is identified as suitable for SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises.

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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
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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 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 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
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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

Further Information

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