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title: "RFQ 2026/04 - Events Management Training Programme for Newry and Crotlieve"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0680e7"
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buyer: "NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)"
published: "2026-04-13"
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# RFQ 2026/04 - Events Management Training Programme for Newry and Crotlieve

Buyer: NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0680e7

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## Summary

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD) is spearheading a procurement process titled "RFQ 2026/04 - Events Management Training Programme for Newry and Crotlieve". This tender, currently in the planning stage, is classified under community, social, and personal services, specifically focusing on education and training services. The initiative aims to engage consultancy companies to develop a Capacity Building Programme, with specific attention to community and cross-community collaboration. The procurement method is an open competition below the threshold, highlighting transparency and inclusivity in the process. The deadline for submitting tenders is 11th May 2026, while inquiries are to be made by 4th May 2026. The project's implementation is slated to occur between the 1st of June and the 31st of August 2026, fostering local development in Newry and Crotlieve within Northern Ireland.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for consultancy businesses specialising in community capacity building, leadership development, and event management training. By participating, firms can establish and grow their presence in the public sector, catering to the specific needs of community groups and volunteers. The contract encourages small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) to compete, fostering innovation and diversity within the local economic landscape. Businesses experienced in providing educational services, coupled with an understanding of cross-community engagement, will find this an ideal opportunity to expand their market reach and contribute meaningfully to community development objectives within the Newry and Crotlieve regions.

## Notice

Newry Mourne & Down District Council's PEACEPLUS Action Plan includes the delivery of Capacity Building and Engagement Programmes under Strand 2 - Thriving and Peaceful Communities. Strand 2 focuses on eight identified priority projects encompassing a broad range of initiatives focused on capacity building, leadership development, cross community relationship building interaction and engagement, social and emotional support, events and festivals and community justice interventions. Competent consultancy companies are hereby invited to tender to design, develop and deliver a Capacity Building Programme. This programme will build the capacity of local organisations/ communities through cross community collaboration and support sustainable service provision within the district. This project will deliver 2 events management training programmes for community groups and volunteers, one will be held within the Newry DEA and one will be held within the Crotlieve DEA.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033221-2026 |
| 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 | 13 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 11 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,772 |
| Lots value | £9,772 |
| 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 | BT34 2QU |
| 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 | Abbey |
| 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

- 13 Apr 2026 at 11:06 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033221-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033221-2026
  13th 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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