--- title: "CA17568 - RFQ 2026/04 - Events Management Training Programme for Newry and Crotlieve" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-46205374-72e3-4fbe-a6a3-9e2a406696f4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-46205374-72e3-4fbe-a6a3-9e2a406696f4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-46205374-72e3-4fbe-a6a3-9e2a406696f4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-46205374-72e3-4fbe-a6a3-9e2a406696f4.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)" published: "2026-06-05" --- # CA17568 - RFQ 2026/04 - Events Management Training Programme for Newry and Crotlieve Buyer: NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD) Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-46205374-72e3-4fbe-a6a3-9e2a406696f4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-46205374-72e3-4fbe-a6a3-9e2a406696f4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-46205374-72e3-4fbe-a6a3-9e2a406696f4.json) ## Summary The procurement process, initiated by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council under the PEACEPLUS Action Plan, involves the provision of events management training programmes. Focused on community, social and personal services, the project is part of Strand 2, which strives to enhance capacity building and cross-community interaction. This training is aimed at community groups and volunteers, with sessions scheduled to take place in Newry and Crotlieve. The tender, numbered CA17568, followed an open procurement method and has been completed as of 5th June 2026, after the tender period ended on 4th June 2026. The programme is slated to run from 5th June to 31st August 2026. This tender offers significant opportunities for consultancy businesses with expertise in events management and community capacity building. Particularly suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), the opportunity allows firms to expand their portfolios by designing and delivering crucial training programmes that foster community engagement. The programme not only broadens service reach within the local area but also solidifies a supplier's credibility in the education and training sector. Experienced consultancy companies, capable of facilitating collaborative projects and sustainable service provision, stand to benefit from engaging in this contract awarded to FFK Solutions Ltd. ## Notice Newry Mourne & Down District Council's PEACEPLUS Action Plan includes the delivery of Capacity Building and Engagement Programmes under Strand 2 - Thriving and Peaceful Communities. Strand 2 focuses on eight identified priority projects encompassing a broad range of initiatives focused on capacity building, leadership development, cross community relationship building interaction and engagement, social and emotional support, events and festivals and community justice interventions. Competent consultancy companies are hereby invited to tender to design, develop and deliver a Capacity Building Programme. This programme will build the capacity of local organisations/ communities through cross community collaboration and support sustainable service provision within the district. This project will deliver 2 events management training programmes for community groups and volunteers, one will be held within the Newry DEA and one will be held within the Crotlieve DEA. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA17568. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA17568 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/3a5bc50b-1273-431d-b990-29cb95447c7b | | 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 | 5 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 4 Jun 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 13 Apr 2026 | | Contract period | 4 Jun 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £9,700 | | 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 | 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 | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | FFK SOLUTIONS | ## 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 - 5 Jun 2026 at 11:27 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a5bc50b-1273-431d-b990-29cb95447c7b - 13 Apr 2026 at 11:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a5bc50b-1273-431d-b990-29cb95447c7b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a5bc50b-1273-431d-b990-29cb95447c7b 13th April 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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