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title: "CA16681 - RFQ2025/35 - NMANDD PEACEPLUS Local Action Plan Cultural Programme - \"Disability and Creativity Festival\" for the Newry, Mourne and Down District Council area."
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# CA16681 - RFQ2025/35 - NMANDD PEACEPLUS Local Action Plan Cultural Programme - "Disability and Creativity Festival" for the Newry, Mourne and Down District Council area.

Buyer: NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d116b9de-2b57-44ca-9e86-d7dbe8081bb1

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## Summary

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is seeking expertise in organising the Disability and Creativity Festival, part of the NMANDD PEACEPLUS Local Action Plan Cultural Programme, within the Newry, Mourne and Down District area. This awarded contract falls under the welfare services for disabled people category, with additional focus on community, social, personal, recreational, cultural, sporting, and educational services. Operating under an open procedure procurement method, Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has engaged MayWe Events Limited to lead this initiative. The project is in the award stage with its contract period commencing on the 10th of March 2026 and concluding on the 30th of October 2026. Essential for community and cultural enrichment, the programme aims to foster mutual understanding, trust, and respect among diverse groups.

This contract provides substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in cultural and welfare services for disabled people, particularly those experienced in organising festivals and community events. It is well-suited for SMEs aiming to expand their portfolio in the UK and surrounding regions. The festival’s focus on creativity and diversity offers ample scope for innovative enterprises keen on making significant social impact. MayWe Events Limited's involvement as the supplier highlights the value of experience and proficiency in handling large scale, participant-driven projects, thus paving the way for similar businesses to consider diversification and collaboration in future procurements.

## Notice

NMANDD PEACEPLUS Local Action Plan Cultural Programme - "Disability and Creativity Festival" for the Newry, Mourne and Down District Council area. This project will facilitate positive cultural expression within diverse communities increasing levels of mutual understanding, trust and respect. It will be a celebratory, educational participant lead project culminating in a Diversity Festival in the Mournes area. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA16681. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA16681 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/f3ea24a7-7883-49ce-ac76-4fb6e83e7132 |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 10 Mar 2026 - 30 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £18,925 |
| 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 | MAYWE EVENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services
- 85 - Health and social work services
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 85311200 - Welfare services for the handicapped
- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 10 Mar 2026 at 12:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3ea24a7-7883-49ce-ac76-4fb6e83e7132

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3ea24a7-7883-49ce-ac76-4fb6e83e7132
  10th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://suppliers.multiquote.com

## Provenance

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