--- title: "CA17067 - RFQ2025/52 - NMANDD PEACEPLUS \"Thriving Together\" Community Led Shared History and Culture Programme Martin Waddell Project" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a6dc2717-23d8-4f59-83f6-7efea76e0750" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a6dc2717-23d8-4f59-83f6-7efea76e0750" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a6dc2717-23d8-4f59-83f6-7efea76e0750.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a6dc2717-23d8-4f59-83f6-7efea76e0750.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)" published: "2026-04-28" --- # CA17067 - RFQ2025/52 - NMANDD PEACEPLUS "Thriving Together" Community Led Shared History and Culture Programme Martin Waddell Project Buyer: NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD) Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a6dc2717-23d8-4f59-83f6-7efea76e0750 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a6dc2717-23d8-4f59-83f6-7efea76e0750) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a6dc2717-23d8-4f59-83f6-7efea76e0750.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the "Thriving Together" Community Led Shared History and Culture Programme is organised by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD). The tender titled "CA17067 - RFQ2025/52 - NMANDD PEACEPLUS Martin Waddell Project" underlines the council's need for a well-versed supplier to create and implement a community-based arts and literacy initiative that celebrates Martin Waddell's works. The contract falls under the education, community, and cultural services categories, with an open procedure employed for this procurement. Initially published on 23rd January 2026, the tender's competitive phase concluded on 20th February 2026, followed by the award stage, which was updated on 28th April 2026. The contract period extends from 21st April 2026 to 31st December 2026, covering regions including the United Kingdom and extends accessibility to British Oversea Territories and Europe. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational, cultural, and community services to contribute to a project with social impact. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to participate, given the suitability preference towards them. The project, already awarded to Kieron Black with a contract value of £13,100, highlights the potential for growth and recognition through involvement in community-empowering initiatives. Enterprises proficient in cultural projects, arts programming, or educational services could find substantial avenues for growth and partnership throughout the duration of this contract, opening doors for further engagements with local councils and community-driven projects. Business entities interested in expanding their outreach within diverse geographical areas would also garner beneficial exposure from this initiative. ## Notice The Council requires the appointment of a suitably experienced supplier to design and deliver a community-based arts and literacy project that interprets and celebrates the works of Martin Waddell. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA17067. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA17067 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/9919423d-5943-4916-9b23-0a045872d98a | | 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 | 20 Apr 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 23 Jan 2026 | | Contract period | 20 Apr 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £13,100 | | 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 | KIERON BLACK | ## 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 15:42 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9919423d-5943-4916-9b23-0a045872d98a - 23 Jan 2026 at 10:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9919423d-5943-4916-9b23-0a045872d98a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9919423d-5943-4916-9b23-0a045872d98a 23rd 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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