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title: "RFQ 2025/56 - PEACEPLUS Community Led Shared History Culture Programme Sacred Spaces of Slieve Gullion"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064e24"
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buyer: "NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)"
published: "2026-02-11"
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# RFQ 2025/56 - PEACEPLUS Community Led Shared History Culture Programme Sacred Spaces of Slieve Gullion

Buyer: NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064e24

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## Summary

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD) has initiated an open procurement process for its project titled "RFQ 2025/56 - PEACEPLUS Community Led Shared History Culture Programme Sacred Spaces of Slieve Gullion." This tender falls under the industry categories of recreational, cultural, sporting, and educational services, focusing specifically on community-led festival programmes to promote shared history and culture. The contract is situated in the United Kingdom, with activities primarily occurring within the Slieve Gullion DEA. The procurement process is in the tender stage, following the light-touch regime applicable to services below the threshold. Key dates include the enquiry period ending on 4th March 2026 and the submission deadline set for 11th March 2026. The contract period will run from 30th March 2026 to 31st August 2026, offering a valuable opportunity for creative design and coordination services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies skilled in event management, cultural programme coordination, and community engagement. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-positioned to benefit, given the procurement's focus on service delivery in community and cultural development. The project’s emphasis on creating a Heritage Collection offers a unique platform for businesses to showcase their capabilities in fostering cross-community interactions and cultural appreciation. With a procurement value of £15,737.95, this endeavour allows businesses to contribute positively to community enrichment while expanding their professional portfolios. Interested parties should submit their proposals via the MultiQuote portal as per the submission method details.

## Notice

Newry Mourne & Down District Council's PEACEPLUS Action Plan includes the delivery of Events and Festivals Programmes under Strand 2 - Thriving and Peaceful Communities. This strand focuses on initiatives designed to foster greater understanding, respect, and interaction between diverse communities across the district. Tenderers are invited to submit proposals for the design, coordination, and delivery of a cross community festival programme, culminating in the creation of a Heritage Collection showcasing the historic churches, chapels, and meeting houses across the Slieve Gullion DEA.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012513-2026 |
| 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 | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 29 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

- 11 Feb 2026 at 15:06 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012513-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012513-2026
  11th 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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