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title: "RFQ 2025/59 - NMANDD PEACEPLUS Thriving Together Cross Community Festivals Programme Castlewellan Peace Maze: Connecting Generations"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065308"
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buyer: "NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)"
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# RFQ 2025/59 - NMANDD PEACEPLUS Thriving Together Cross Community Festivals Programme Castlewellan Peace Maze: Connecting Generations

Buyer: NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065308

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the "RFQ 2025/59 - NMANDD PEACEPLUS Thriving Together Cross Community Festivals Programme Castlewellan Peace Maze: Connecting Generations" is initiated by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD) and is currently in the tender stage. This tender aims to engage a supplier with expertise in cultural, heritage, and community programmes to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Peace Maze. The procurement falls within the services category, specifically focusing on recreational, cultural, and sporting services, alongside community and educational services. The tender is conducted through an open competition method, with enquiries concluding on 9th March 2026, and submission closing on 12th March 2026. Delivery is specified within the United Kingdom, offering a contract period from 2nd April 2026 to 31st March 2027.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialised in community engagement, event management, and educational services to grow by contributing to a significant cultural project that aims to foster peace and cross-generational connectivity. The contract invites submissions from SMEs and VCSEs, making it accessible to various organisations. With a total gross contract value of £26,148.47, the project offers substantial scope for businesses adept at incorporating peace-building objectives within cultural festival frameworks, providing the potential for long-term partnerships and recognition in public sector collaborations.

## Notice

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) seeks a suitably experienced supplier to design, manage, and deliver a comprehensive cultural, heritage, and community engagement programme as part of the Castlewellan Peace Maze: Connecting Generations initiative. The programme will mark the 25th anniversary of the Peace Maze and must reflect the objectives of the PEACEPLUS Action Plan, Strand 2 - Thriving and Peaceful Communities.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013050-2026 |
| 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 | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £21,790 |
| Lots value | £21,790 |
| 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

- 12 Feb 2026 at 15:33 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013050-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013050-2026
  12th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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