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title: "RFQ2025/52 - NMANDD PEACEPLUS \"Thriving Together\" Community Led Shared History and Culture Programme Martin Waddell Project"
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buyer: "NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)"
published: "2026-01-23"
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# 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: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060d0e

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## Summary

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD) is seeking to procure services for the "RFQ2025/52 - NMANDD PEACEPLUS ‘Thriving Together’ Community Led Shared History and Culture Programme Martin Waddell Project". The project, aimed at celebrating the literature of Martin Waddell and using his works for community engagement, falls under the education, training, community, social, personal, recreational, cultural, and sporting services sectors. This procurement process is currently in the Tender stage and is conducted as an open competition. Located in Newry, United Kingdom, the key enquiry deadline is on 16 February 2026, and the tender submission deadline is on 20 February 2026, with an expected contract period starting from 11 March 2026 to 31 August 2026. The estimated contract value is £15,737.95 gross.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses operating in educational, cultural, and community development sectors. Companies with a focus on community engagement and cross-cultural projects may find this an exciting avenue for growth, as the project emphases on fostering community ties through literacy and cultural exploration. The tender is particularly suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), as they are encouraged to participate. Engaging in such a project not only promises financial prospects but also enhances business reputation by contributing to community welfare and promoting cultural literacy.

## Notice

NMDDC wishes to celebrate and interpret the work of Martin Waddell, one of the most renowned children's authors worldwide. Martin has over 220 titles to his name, including internationally recognised classics such as Owl Babies, Farmer Duck, The Park in the Dark, and the Little Bear series. He has received numerous awards, including the Hans Christian Andersen Medal (2004) and the An Post Irish Book Awards' Lifetime Achievement Award, recognising his profound contribution to children's literature. Importantly, Martin has lived in Newcastle, Co. Down since childhood, with the Slieve Croob landscape and surrounding areas providing inspiration for many of his stories. This project will use Martin's works as a creative platform to engage communities, strengthen cross-community relationships, promote literacy, and inspire cultural exploration rooted in the local environment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006078-2026 |
| 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 | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 11 Mar 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

- 23 Jan 2026 at 10:42 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006078-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006078-2026
  23rd January 2026 - 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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