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title: "RFQ 2025/30 - NMANDD PEACEPLUS Local Action Plan Cultural Programme - \"Castles and Tower Houses of East Ulster and Louth\" for the Newry, Mourne and Down District Council area"
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# RFQ 2025/30 - NMANDD PEACEPLUS Local Action Plan Cultural Programme - "Castles and Tower Houses of East Ulster and Louth" for the Newry, Mourne and Down District Council area

Buyer: NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d1a2

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## Summary

The Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD) is actively seeking tenders for the cultural programme "Castles and Tower Houses of East Ulster and Louth" as part of the NMANDD PEACEPLUS Local Action Plan. This initiative aims to highlight the historical significance of medieval architecture in the region. The procurement falls under the category of services, specifically covering recreational, cultural, educational, and community services. The competition is open and follows a below-threshold procurement method, with submissions due by 19th November 2025. The enquiry period ends on 13th November 2025, and the contract is set to commence on 1st January 2026, running until 31st August 2026.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in cultural, educational, and community-oriented services to expand their portfolios. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly well-suited to participate, as the procurement process is tailored to encourage smaller enterprises and social organisations. With a strong emphasis on both quality and price in the award criteria, businesses with a proven track record in delivering high-standard cultural and educational programmes stand to benefit greatly from securing this contract. The project not only allows for business growth but also contributes to the local cultural and heritage landscape, fostering community engagement and development.

## Notice

The process will raise awareness of the wealth of important medieval tower houses and castles in the region of East Ulster and into County Louth, which contribute key elements to our understanding of our built heritage, patterns of changing settlement in the region, relationships between communities including between existing communities and new settlers, changing patterns of land ownership and usage, conflict between and within communities, relationships with the wider world, cultural change, changes in economy and society, maritime heritage and the development of towns in the region.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067494-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £13,114 |
| Lots value | £13,114 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| 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

- 22 Oct 2025 at 12:57 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067494-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067494-2025
  22nd October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://suppliers.multiquote.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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