--- title: "CA17297 - RFQ 2025/66 - PEACEPLUS Cultural Programme - Voices of the Land - Poetry and songs from Crotlieve" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2384355b-9b33-4a46-b815-3faae790be07" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2384355b-9b33-4a46-b815-3faae790be07" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2384355b-9b33-4a46-b815-3faae790be07.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2384355b-9b33-4a46-b815-3faae790be07.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)" published: "2026-05-06" --- # CA17297 - RFQ 2025/66 - PEACEPLUS Cultural Programme - Voices of the Land - Poetry and songs from Crotlieve Buyer: NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD) Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2384355b-9b33-4a46-b815-3faae790be07 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2384355b-9b33-4a46-b815-3faae790be07) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2384355b-9b33-4a46-b815-3faae790be07.json) ## Summary The Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD) initiated the procurement process titled "RFQ 2025/66 - PEACEPLUS Cultural Programme - Voices of the Land - Poetry and songs from Crotlieve", focusing on services related to education, training, recreational, cultural, and community services. The programme was aimed at exploring the cultural heritage of the Crotlieve area through local poetry and song, with activities including workshops, site visits, and a concluding showcase event. The contract was awarded on 6th May 2026, following an open procedure tender that closed on 19th April 2026. The contractual work was scheduled to start on 20th April 2026 and conclude on 30th September 2026. This project was delivered with the award valued at £23,400, and the supplier identified for this contract was ORIEL EVENTS. This tender offers significant business opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in cultural and educational services. The programme's scope, involving poets, musicians, cultural practitioners, and historians, aligns well with businesses in the artistic and educational sectors, potentially offering further opportunities for collaboration and diversification. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were particularly suitable for this contract, providing a platform for them to showcase their expertise and foster community engagement through cultural projects. Such opportunities can enhance their portfolios, expand their networks, and establish them as key contributors to cultural and community services. ## 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. This programme will focus on the cultural heritage of the Crotlieve area through an exploration of local poetry and song. Participants will engage in a structured programme of workshops, guided site visits, facilitated group writing sessions, and a concluding showcase event. The programme will provide opportunities for participants to work with poets, musicians, cultural practitioners, and local historians, fostering a deeper understanding of the area's cultural traditions. A commemorative booklet will be produced to showcase the work created by participants during the programme. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA17297. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA17297 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/6268e8a4-6939-42c6-88ae-65fc03c19390 | | 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 | 6 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 19 Apr 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 2 Mar 2026 | | Contract period | 19 Apr 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £23,400 | | 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 - 6 May 2026 at 11:30 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6268e8a4-6939-42c6-88ae-65fc03c19390 - 2 Mar 2026 at 13:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6268e8a4-6939-42c6-88ae-65fc03c19390 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6268e8a4-6939-42c6-88ae-65fc03c19390 2nd 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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