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title: "CA17445 - RFQ 2025/70 - NMANDD PEACEPLUS \"Thriving Together\" - PEACEPLUS 3.7 Reimaging the History of Mental Health Care in Down"
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# CA17445 - RFQ 2025/70 - NMANDD PEACEPLUS "Thriving Together" - PEACEPLUS 3.7 Reimaging the History of Mental Health Care in Down

Buyer: NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c2000f47-966e-4f0f-b160-308a049e6117

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## Summary

The procurement process for the tender titled "CA17445 - RFQ 2025/70 - NMANDD PEACEPLUS 'Thriving Together' - PEACEPLUS 3.7 Reimaging the History of Mental Health Care in Down" was conducted by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD). This project falls under the industry category of other community, social and personal services, with additional classifications in education, training, and recreational, cultural, and sporting services. The location for service delivery covers a broad region, including the United Kingdom and various territories. The process employed an open procurement method, concluding its tender period on 6 May 2026. The contract is set to commence on 11 May 2026 and run until the end of December 2026, with the announcement of the award made on 8 May 2026. This tender has already been awarded to Down Community Arts for the amount of £8,000.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in arts-based educational programmes, particularly those emphasising community engagement and social history. The project aims to creatively explore Northern Ireland's mental health care history through a shared cultural lens, making it an attractive proposition for firms with experience in cultural heritage and community arts. It is particularly suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that have the capacity to collaborate with community sectors and deliver impactful, inclusive workshops culminating in public exhibitions. Engaging in such a project can enhance a company's portfolio in public sector contracts and provide substantial growth in reputation and market reach.

## Notice

Suppliers are hereby invited to tender to design, develop and deliver a shared history and culture programme. This cross-community arts project will engage minority participants in exploring Northern Ireland's mental health care history, using the Downshire Hospital and Down County Museum's collection as inspiration. Through inclusive workshops, participants will reflect creatively on personal and shared experiences, culminating in an exhibition at Down County Museum. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA17445. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA17445 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/d3fa5713-97b2-4bb3-b554-1d36a21b8531 |
| 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 | 8 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 10 May 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £8,000 |
| 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 | DOWN COMMUNITY ARTS |

## 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

- 8 May 2026 at 11:36 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3fa5713-97b2-4bb3-b554-1d36a21b8531
- 24 Mar 2026 at 09:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3fa5713-97b2-4bb3-b554-1d36a21b8531

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3fa5713-97b2-4bb3-b554-1d36a21b8531
  24th March 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://suppliers.multiquote.com

## Provenance

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