--- title: "CA17462 - RFQ 2025/73 - PEACEPLUS Community Led Shared History Culture Programme Sacred Spaces of Slieve Gullion" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-08b81634-2789-47fe-9030-f32b1018eea4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-08b81634-2789-47fe-9030-f32b1018eea4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-08b81634-2789-47fe-9030-f32b1018eea4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-08b81634-2789-47fe-9030-f32b1018eea4.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)" published: "2026-04-28" --- # CA17462 - RFQ 2025/73 - PEACEPLUS Community Led Shared History Culture Programme Sacred Spaces of Slieve Gullion Buyer: NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD) Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-08b81634-2789-47fe-9030-f32b1018eea4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-08b81634-2789-47fe-9030-f32b1018eea4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-08b81634-2789-47fe-9030-f32b1018eea4.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the PEACEPLUS Community Led Shared History Culture Programme Sacred Spaces of Slieve Gullion is orchestrated by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD), located in Newry, England. This initiative falls under the category of other community, social and personal services, with additional focus on educational and cultural services. The tender involves creating a festival programme and Heritage Collection showcasing historic sacred spaces in the Slieve Gullion District Electoral Area. The process follows an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on April 22, 2026, and the contracting phase starting on April 23, 2026, lasting until the end of December 2026. The opportunity was awarded to ORIEL EVENTS, valued at £15,720, as of April 28, 2026. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in service provision within community engagement, cultural event planning, and educational programming. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suitable to compete due to the project's emphasis on local community involvement and co-design. Companies that can offer innovative approaches to festival delivery and heritage collection creation, or possess expertise in cross-community relations, are well-positioned to leverage this contract for business growth. The project not only promises direct involvement with council affairs but also supports broader outreach across multiple regions, including the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, and Europe, enhancing potential market expansion. ## Notice The Newry, Mourne & Down District Council (NMDDC) Action Plan 'Thriving Together' has been developed by the PEACEPLUS Partnership, utilising a co-design approach involving comprehensive engagement with the local community and other key stakeholders including statutory providers, public bodies, businesses, and Council DEA (District Electoral Area) Forums. Tenderers are invited to submit proposals for the design, coordination, and delivery of a cross community festival programme, culminating in the creation of a Heritage Collection showcasing the historic churches, chapels, and meeting houses across the Slieve Gullion DEA. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA17462. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA17462 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85f8b821-0646-4d6c-90a3-ba6cb7a60984 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | 22 Apr 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 26 Mar 2026 | | Contract period | 22 Apr 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £15,720 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD) | | Locality | NEWRY | | Post town | Northern Ireland | | Postcode | BT35 8DJ | | Country | Northern Ireland | | ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland | | ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland | | ITL 3 | TLN08 Newry, Mourne and Down | | Local authority | Newry, Mourne and Down | | Electoral ward | Ballybot | | Westminster constituency | Newry and Armagh | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | ORIEL EVENTS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services - 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 28 Apr 2026 at 15:00 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85f8b821-0646-4d6c-90a3-ba6cb7a60984 - 26 Mar 2026 at 13:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85f8b821-0646-4d6c-90a3-ba6cb7a60984 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85f8b821-0646-4d6c-90a3-ba6cb7a60984 26th March 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://suppliers.multiquote.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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