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title: "The Provision of a Multi-Cultural Music and Dance Programme"
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buyer: "ARMAGH, BANBRIDGE & CRAIGAVON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# The Provision of a Multi-Cultural Music and Dance Programme

Buyer: ARMAGH, BANBRIDGE & CRAIGAVON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e1ea

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Provision of a Multi-Cultural Music and Dance Programme" was initiated by the Armagh, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council. This contract is classified under the recreational, cultural, and sporting services category and particularly focuses on dance and performance entertainment services. The programme is intended to be implemented within schools in the Craigavon locality, with a potential extension to community youth groups in the future. The contract was awarded on 15th January 2026 with a completion period running from 4th February 2026 to 1st February 2027. The procurement followed an open method, below threshold open competition, with Mark Wilson Specialist Percussion named as the supplier. The contract, part-financed by The Executive Office of Northern Ireland, holds a total value of £71,940 GBP and may be renewed for up to three additional years based on successful delivery evaluations.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in cultural and recreational services, particularly those with experience in organising diverse music and dance programmes. Business growth can be fostered through engaging with local schools and communities, thereby building a reputation and presence within the public sector procurement landscape. Organisations equipped to deliver high-quality cultural activities will find this a suitable project to enhance their portfolio, given its potential for annual renewal, subject to performance and funding availability. The emphasis on a multi-cultural approach is also indicative of current trends towards inclusivity and diversity in public sector projects, providing a platform for businesses to demonstrate innovative and diverse programming.

## Notice

The Councils' Good Relations Programme is currently organising the delivery of a MultiCultural Music and Dance programme to schools with within the Borough. This project is pilot project delivered through to Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council's Good Relations Programme which is part-financed by The Executive Office of Northern Ireland. This pilot though will be delivered within a school setting, future delivery subject to contract extension, may also include youth group setting within the community.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The successful organisation may be asked to deliver the same project, for up to 3 additional years, based on the costs submitted in November 2025. This will be under the condition that project evaluations clearly show successful delivery, year on year, to the standard contained in this specification. Any contract extension, up to these 3 years, will be subject to funding availability and offered 1 year + 1 year + 1 year bases.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009388-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Feb 2026 - 1 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £42,000 |
| Lots value | £42,000 |
| Awards value | £71,940 |
| Contracts value | £71,940 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ARMAGH, BANBRIDGE & CRAIGAVON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | ARMAGH CITY, BANBRIDGE AND CRAIGAVON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | CRAIGAVON |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT64 1AL |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN07 Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon |
| Local authority | Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon |
| Electoral ward | Craigavon Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Upper Bann |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MARK WILSON SPECIALIST PERCUSSION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
- 92340000 - Dance and performance entertainment services
- 92342000 - Dance-instruction services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 3 Feb 2026 at 11:46 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009388-2026
- 3 Feb 2026 at 10:05 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009305-2026
- 14 Nov 2025 at 16:25 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074155-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009388-2026
  3rd February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009305-2026
  3rd February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074155-2025
  14th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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