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title: "RFQ 2025/74 - Specialist Consultancy Team to support the implementation of an operating model for a new Theatre and Conference facility"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067a75"
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buyer: "NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)"
published: "2026-04-01"
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# RFQ 2025/74 - Specialist Consultancy Team to support the implementation of an operating model for a new Theatre and Conference facility

Buyer: NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067a75

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## Summary

The Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD) is seeking a specialist consultancy team through an open tender process to assist in developing and implementing an operating model for a new Theatre and Conference facility in Newry, United Kingdom. This procurement process falls under the general management and business development consultancy services industry categories and is currently at the tender stage. The tender, with an ID of CA17511, is valued at £29,000 (excluding VAT) and has a tender period ending 22nd April 2026. Interested parties should submit their proposals electronically by the deadline, and enquiries are welcomed until 16th April 2026.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in strategic governance, legal and operational guidance to partner with the Council. Ideal contenders will have a proven track record in managing organisational structures to facilitate high-quality arts, cultural, and conferencing programmes. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, offering potential for business growth through collaboration and delivery of consultancy services in the public sector. This open competition method allows qualified organisations to assist in achieving financial sustainability for the new facility, enhancing their portfolio and industry footprint.

## Notice

The purpose of this procurement is to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced consultancy team to assist the Council in progressing the development and implementation of the preferred operating model for the Newry Theatre and Conference Centre. The consultancy team will provide strategic, governance, legal and operational guidance to ensure the establishment of an effective organisational structure capable of delivering a high-quality art, cultural and conferencing programme while ensuring financial sustainability.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030225-2026 |
| 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 | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 24 May 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £29,000 |
| Lots value | £29,000 |
| 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

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79411000 - General management consultancy services
- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2026 at 10:09 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030225-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030225-2026
  1st April 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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