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RFQ2026/37 - Appointment of Specialist Consultancy Team to present options regarding appropriate operating models for a new Theatre and Conference facility in Newry City.

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD)

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22 Sep 2026 at 14:48

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Summary of the contracting process

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is seeking a specialist consultancy team for a new Theatre and Conference Centre in Newry City. The commission is to assess potential operating models for the facility and recommend the most appropriate approach. The advice should support artistic creativity, help grow a new audience and ensure the long-term viability of the preferred model. This is a professional services requirement covering general management consultancy, business development consultancy and development consultancy. The work relates to the facility in Newry City, Northern Ireland, and will be delivered for the Council as the public-sector buyer. Suppliers with relevant experience in cultural, theatre, conference, visitor-attraction or comparable facility operating models may find the subject matter particularly relevant.

The procurement has reached tender: the Council invited offers through a below-threshold open competition. It is a single-lot service requirement with an estimated value of £29,000 excluding VAT, or £34,800 including VAT. The contract is scheduled to run from 28 October 2026 to 28 January 2027. Questions must be submitted by 12:00 on 2 October 2026, and offers must be submitted by 12:00 on 7 October 2026. Electronic submission is allowed through the MultiQuote supplier portal. Evaluation is weighted 80% for quality and 20% for price, with the detailed quality requirements set out in the request-for-quotation documentation. The opportunity is below the applicable procurement threshold.

This opportunity suits specialist management and development consultancies able to evaluate operating models for a new theatre and conference facility and turn the analysis into practical recommendations. Strong candidates are likely to bring experience in cultural or entertainment venues, conference facilities, audience development, artistic programming, business planning and long-term financial or operational viability. The work calls for the ability to assess options, consider how a facility can promote artistic creativity and grow audiences, and advise on the operating model best placed to support sustained delivery. The requirement is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises, so established specialists and appropriately experienced smaller or mission-led consultancies may compete. Quality is the main evaluation consideration, carrying 80% of the score.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RFQ2026/37 - Appointment of Specialist Consultancy Team to present options regarding appropriate operating models for a new Theatre and Conference facility in Newry City.

Notice Description

The purpose of this process is to undertake an assessment of potential operating models for a new Theatre and Conference Centre facility in Newry City and assist the Council with recommendations on the most appropriate operating model for the facility in terms of promoting artistic creativity, growing a new audience for the facility and ensuring long term viability of the preferred operating model.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0777b3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/089714-2026
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

73220000 - Development consultancy services

79411000 - General management consultancy services

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£29,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£29,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
7 Oct 2026Today
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Oct 2026 - 28 Jan 2027 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

Further Information

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