--- title: "CA17102 - RFQ 2025/53 - PEACEPLUS Cultural Programme - Voices of the Land - Poetry and songs from Crotlieve" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-85594448-a12b-43e6-9b09-757ef1a5868c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-85594448-a12b-43e6-9b09-757ef1a5868c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-85594448-a12b-43e6-9b09-757ef1a5868c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-85594448-a12b-43e6-9b09-757ef1a5868c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)" published: "2026-01-30" --- # CA17102 - RFQ 2025/53 - PEACEPLUS Cultural Programme - Voices of the Land - Poetry and songs from Crotlieve Buyer: NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-85594448-a12b-43e6-9b09-757ef1a5868c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-85594448-a12b-43e6-9b09-757ef1a5868c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-85594448-a12b-43e6-9b09-757ef1a5868c.json) ## Summary Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is seeking a competent consultancy company to tender for an open procurement process, aiming to design, develop, and deliver the 'PEACEPLUS Cultural Programme - Voices of the Land: Poetry and songs from Crotlieve'. This initiative is involved in the 'services' category under CPV codes related to education, training, cultural, and community services. The tender is based in Newry, Mourne, with delivery locations branching out to the United Kingdom and other regions such as the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man. Its current procurement stage is 'Tender', with the process initiated on 30th January 2026. The tender period closes on 27th February 2026, and the contract will commence on 16th March 2026, concluding on 30th September 2026. This tender represents a lucrative opportunity for SME consultancies specialising in cultural and educational programme development, especially those familiar with regional cultural heritage initiatives. The tender requires the execution of workshops, site visits, group writing sessions, and a showcase event, making it ideal for firms with comprehensive event planning and community engagement experience. Participating businesses will not only have the chance to amplify the local cultural heritage but also to enhance their portfolio in delivering large-scale community-focused programmes on a national and international stage. ## Notice Newry, Mourne and Down District Council looking for a competent consultancy company to tender, to design, develop and deliver a cultural Programme "Voices of the Land: Poetry and songs from Crotlieve" in Newry and Mourne. 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. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA17102. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA17102 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/d60b4de9-bd1e-424d-87dc-c5c694d1b109 | | 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 | 30 Jan 2026 | | Submission deadline | 27 Feb 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 16 Mar 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | | 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 | ## 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 - 30 Jan 2026 at 11:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d60b4de9-bd1e-424d-87dc-c5c694d1b109 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d60b4de9-bd1e-424d-87dc-c5c694d1b109 30th January 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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