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RFQ 2026/41 - Regeneration and Economic Development Strategy 2027 - 2030

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD)

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09 Oct 2026 at 15:21

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Summary of the contracting process

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is seeking a specialist consultant to develop its Economic Development and Regeneration Strategy for 2027–2030. The work is intended to shape economic development and regeneration across the district, which includes Newry, Mourne and Down in Northern Ireland. The council describes the area as part of the Dublin–Belfast economic corridor, with a population of around 181,000, an extensive coastline and the Mourne Gullion Strangford UNESCO Global Geopark. This is a consultancy and research assignment, covering business development and strategy development rather than delivery of construction works or physical goods. The council’s stated aim is to support a place where people can live, work, visit and invest, through sustainable services and collaboration with communities.

The council invited offers through a below-threshold open competition. The process reached the tender stage, with electronic submission permitted. The deadline for clarification enquiries was 16 October 2026 at 12:00; the offer deadline was 23 October 2026 at 12:00. The contract period was set to run from 16 November 2026 to 31 March 2027. The single lot was valued at £29,900 excluding VAT (£35,880 including VAT). Evaluation gives 80% to project-specific questions and 20% to cost, so the written response to the project questions carries substantially more weight than price. The procurement is identified as a services contract and is below the relevant threshold.

This opportunity is suited to consultancy firms and independent specialists with the ability to develop an evidence-informed economic development and regeneration strategy for a district-level public authority. Relevant strengths include strategic research, local economic analysis, business development, regeneration planning and translating findings into practical priorities for a multi-year strategy. Familiarity with place-based economic development in Northern Ireland, the Dublin–Belfast corridor, community collaboration and sustainable public services would help suppliers address the council’s stated context and objectives. Small and medium-sized businesses and voluntary, community and social enterprises are identified as suitable participants, making this a potential fit for specialist practices and mission-led organisations as well as larger consultancies. The evaluation’s strong emphasis on project-specific questions favours bidders able to demonstrate a clear, tailored approach and relevant expertise, rather than relying on a low-cost offer alone.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RFQ 2026/41 - Regeneration and Economic Development Strategy 2027 - 2030

Notice Description

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council "Council" is the third largest Council in Northern Ireland. It is strategically located on the Dublin/Belfast economic corridor, the district has an estimated population of 181,368, a coastline of approx. 150 km and encompasses an area of 1,634 km squared. The district boasts the Mourne Gullion Strangford UNESCO Global Geopark that comprises three Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Ring of Gullion, Mourne and Strangford and Lecale. Newry, Mourne and Down is a place where ambition thrives. Our mission is "To deliver sustainable services and empower our communities through transparent governance and collaboration". We are proud of what we have achieved and are very excited about future projects and partnerships. Council strives to deliver for its citizens to ensure that the district is a great place to live, work, visit and invest. The purpose of this procurement opportunity is to seek a specialist consultant to develop an Economic Development & Regeneration Strategy 2027 - 2030.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0784f8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/095763-2026
Current Stage
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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

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73220000 - Development consultancy services

79411000 - General management consultancy services

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£29,900 Under £100K
Lots Value
£29,900 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
23 Oct 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Nov 2026 - 31 Mar 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

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