--- title: "CA18545 - RFQ 2026/41 - Regeneration and Economic Development Strategy 2027 - 2030" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-24457c30-b595-44bb-9f7a-a484a6951385" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-24457c30-b595-44bb-9f7a-a484a6951385" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-24457c30-b595-44bb-9f7a-a484a6951385.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-24457c30-b595-44bb-9f7a-a484a6951385.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD)" published: "2026-10-09" --- # CA18545 - RFQ 2026/41 - Regeneration and Economic Development Strategy 2027 - 2030 Buyer: Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-24457c30-b595-44bb-9f7a-a484a6951385 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-24457c30-b595-44bb-9f7a-a484a6951385) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-24457c30-b595-44bb-9f7a-a484a6951385.json) ## Summary 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 the district’s economic development and regeneration priorities and support the Council’s aims for the area. The requirement is consultancy services covering strategy development, business development and related research and development. Delivery is for the Newry, Mourne and Down district in Northern Ireland. The Council describes a district with a population of about 181,368, a coastline of approximately 150 km and three Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty within the Mourne Gullion Strangford UNESCO Global Geopark. The procurement is managed by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council. The buyer invited offers through an open procedure. The tender deadline set by the Council was 23 October 2026 at 12:00. The contract period is 16 November 2026 to 31 March 2027. The estimated contract value is £29,900. The procurement is presented as a single requirement, with no lots described. The published information sets out the strategic assignment and its broad purpose but gives no detailed evaluation criteria or bidder eligibility conditions. Small and medium-sized enterprises are identified as suitable to compete. There is no enquiry deadline stated. Suppliers should assess the opportunity as a specialist strategy consultancy assignment with a short delivery period, rather than a contract for implementing regeneration projects or delivering ongoing services. This requirement is best suited to a consultancy able to develop a coherent economic development and regeneration strategy for a district-level public authority. Relevant strengths include strategic planning, economic analysis and research, business development, regeneration policy, and the ability to turn evidence into practical priorities for a multi-year programme. Familiarity with local government decision-making and engagement with communities, businesses and other partners would be useful in light of the Council’s stated emphasis on collaboration and sustainable services. The Council identifies the competition as suitable for SMEs, so smaller specialist firms may be well placed to pursue it. The assignment calls for focused consultancy input over a limited delivery period, rather than a large operational workforce or construction capacity. No particular professional accreditation or minimum track record is set out in the published requirement. ## Notice 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. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA18545. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA18545 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 020 3920 8054. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66d10a51-d33a-4e0c-b7f2-bea59cebe092 | | Notice type | Tender 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 | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Oct 2026 | | Submission deadline | 23 Oct 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 16 Nov 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £29,900 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD) | | Locality | NEWRY | | Postcode area | Northern Ireland | | Postcode | BT34 2QU | | 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 | Abbey | | Westminster constituency | Newry and Armagh | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### 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 ## Release History - 9 Oct 2026 at 15:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66d10a51-d33a-4e0c-b7f2-bea59cebe092 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66d10a51-d33a-4e0c-b7f2-bea59cebe092 9th October 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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