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title: "Tender 31/2025 - PEACEPLUS Thriving Together Social and Emotional Support Programmes - The Art of Connection for the Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Area."
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# Tender 31/2025 - PEACEPLUS Thriving Together Social and Emotional Support Programmes - The Art of Connection for the Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Area.

Buyer: NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064be3

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## Summary

The Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD) is seeking consultancy services for the "PEACEPLUS Thriving Together Social and Emotional Support Programmes – The Art of Connection." This open tender invites proposals for designing, developing, and delivering intergenerational arts and crafts programmes across the council’s area, culminating in a showcase event. The competition is active and falls under the industry categories of education, community services, and cultural services. The procurement method is an open competition, with the process currently in the tender stage. Interested parties must submit their applications by 10th March 2026, and enquiries are to be submitted by 4th March 2026. The project is valued at £43,750 with an expected start date of 31st March 2026 and completion by 30th March 2027.

This tender opens up significant opportunities for consultancy firms specializing in social support through arts and crafts. It is particularly suitable for SMEs and organisations in the education and community service sectors, eager to engage in transformational projects. By participating in this programme, businesses can enhance their portfolio and reputation by delivering substantial social value in the community through intergenerational engagement and collaborative art projects. The focus on community bonding and emotional support provides a unique platform for creative innovation and sprouting potential long-term partnerships with the council.

## Notice

Competent consultancy companies are hereby invited to tender to design, develop and deliver a Social and Emotional Intergenerational Support programme, focusing on Arts & Crafts. This project will deliver 7 intergenerational Arts & Craft theme programmes, delivered across the Council area with one per District Electoral Area. Participants will work together to create a tangible and lasting piece of art. An example of this type of work would be a memory quilt, clay tile mosaic etc. The project will include an end of programme event to showcase the work of all the participants.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011645-2026 |
| 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 | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2026 - 30 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £43,750 |
| Lots value | £43,750 |
| 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

- 10 Feb 2026 at 09:27 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011645-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011645-2026
  10th February 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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