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title: "RFQ 2025/66 - PEACEPLUS Cultural Programme - Voices of the Land - Poetry and songs from Crotlieve"
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# RFQ 2025/66 - PEACEPLUS Cultural Programme - Voices of the Land - Poetry and songs from Crotlieve

Buyer: NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065fae

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## Summary

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD) is inviting tenders for its PEACEPLUS Cultural Programme titled "Voices of the Land - Poetry and Songs from Crotlieve." This tender falls within the services industry category, specifically targeting education, training, and cultural services. Located in Newry, United Kingdom, the opportunity is currently at the tender stage under an open procurement method, as outlined by the legislation UKPGA 2023/54. Potential bidders should note that submissions are due by 16th March 2026, with enquiries closing on 9th March 2026. The project is expected to commence on 6th April 2026 and conclude on 30th September 2026.

This tender represents an ideal growth opportunity for businesses specialising in cultural, educational, and community services, particularly those with expertise in poetry, music, and cultural heritage programmes. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to participate, with the procurement method underlining an open competition below the threshold. Businesses with a focus on quality and project-specific solutions stand a good chance, as these criteria carry an 80% weighting in the evaluation process. The structured programme involves engaging workshops and collaborations with poets, musicians, cultural practitioners, and historians, offering numerous possibilities for businesses to leverage their skills in cultural engagement and production, including the creation of a commemorative booklet to showcase the participants' work.

## Notice

The Newry, Mourne & Down District Council (NMDDC) Action Plan 'Thriving Together' has been developed by the PEACEPLUS Partnership, utilising a co-design approach involving comprehensive engagement with the local community and other key stakeholders including statutory providers, public bodies, businesses, and Council DEA (District Electoral Area) Forums. This programme will focus on the cultural heritage of the Crotlieve area through an exploration of local poetry and song. Participants will engage in a structured programme of workshops, guided site visits, facilitated group writing sessions, and a concluding showcase event. The programme will provide opportunities for participants to work with poets, musicians, cultural practitioners, and local historians, fostering a deeper understanding of the area's cultural traditions. A commemorative booklet will be produced to showcase the work created by participants during the programme.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018471-2026 |
| 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 | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 5 Apr 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £19,545 |
| Lots value | £19,545 |
| 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

- 2 Mar 2026 at 13:48 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018471-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018471-2026
  2nd March 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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