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title: "RFQ 2025/70 - NMANDD PEACEPLUS \"Thriving Together\" - PEACEPLUS 3.7 Reimaging the History of Mental Health Care in Down"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067247"
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buyer: "NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)"
published: "2026-03-24"
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# RFQ 2025/70 - NMANDD PEACEPLUS "Thriving Together" - PEACEPLUS 3.7 Reimaging the History of Mental Health Care in Down

Buyer: NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067247

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## Summary

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD) is inviting suppliers to participate in an open tender process for the project titled "RFQ 2025/70 - NMANDD PEACEPLUS 'Thriving Together'". This initiative falls under the industry categories of community, social, and personal services, as well as education, training, and recreational services. The project is aimed at engaging minority participants in Northern Ireland in a cross-community arts programme, culminating in an exhibition at Down County Museum. The procurement stage is currently active with key deadlines, including the end of the tender period on 21 April 2026 and the enquiry period closing on 14 April 2026. This opportunity is below the threshold with open competition and operates under a special regime described as 'light touch'. The programme seeks to explore the historical context of mental health care using local inspirations from Downshire Hospital and the Down County Museum's collection, with delivery located in the United Kingdom.

This tender offers a unique opportunity for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) to capitalise on their expertise in community engagement, cultural programming, and educational services. The project provides a platform for businesses to showcase their ability to develop and deliver thoughtful and inclusive programming that connects with diverse groups, making it ideal for companies experienced in cross-community initiatives and arts-based cultural education. With an award criteria prioritising quality over price, this tender allows businesses that excel in creative engagement and cultural reinterpretation to stand out, supporting business growth through visibility and social impact. Interested parties are encouraged to register with MultiQuote to access submission methods and further specifics.

## Notice

Suppliers are hereby invited to tender to design, develop and deliver a shared history and culture programme. This cross-community arts project will engage minority participants in exploring Northern Ireland's mental health care history, using the Downshire Hospital and Down County Museum's collection as inspiration. Through inclusive workshops, participants will reflect creatively on personal and shared experiences, culminating in an exhibition at Down County Museum.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026616-2026 |
| 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 | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 10 May 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,099 |
| Lots value | £8,099 |
| 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

- 24 Mar 2026 at 09:51 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026616-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026616-2026
  24th 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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