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title: "RFQ 2026/03 - PEACEPLUS Exploring the past and the future for Irish Language and Ulster Scots in the Mourne area."
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06827e"
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buyer: "NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)"
published: "2026-04-15"
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# RFQ 2026/03 - PEACEPLUS Exploring the past and the future for Irish Language and Ulster Scots in the Mourne area.

Buyer: NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06827e

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## Summary

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD) has issued a tender titled "RFQ 2026/03 - PEACEPLUS Exploring the past and the future for Irish Language and Ulster Scots in the Mourne area." The tender aims to develop and deliver a Community Led Shared History and Culture Programme in the United Kingdom, focusing on educational, cultural, and recreational services. Procurement is at the tender stage, with a submission deadline of 13th May 2026 at 13:00 BST. The process is legally based on the UKPGA 2023/54, and utilises an open procurement method below threshold for service delivery. Key contacts, location details, and submission guidelines are provided, allowing interested parties to enquire until 7th May 2026.

This tender offers significant business growth potential for consultancy firms specialising in education, cultural heritage, and community engagement. Suitable candidates should display capabilities in designing community programmes that promote cultural understanding and dispelling historical myths. The competitive tender process is open and electronic submissions are accepted, providing an inclusive opportunity especially beneficial to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). Firms that focus on quality and innovative solutions will have a competitive advantage, as the award criteria prioritise quality over price in the selection process.

## Notice

Competent Consultancy companies are hereby invited to tender to design, develop and deliver Community Led Shared History and Culture Programme, Exploring the past and the future for Irish Language and Ulster Scots in the Mourne area focusing on 'what connects us', Dispelling myths and perceptions and providing understanding on how our past links to our future.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033999-2026 |
| 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 | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 13 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £13,114 |
| Lots value | £13,114 |
| 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

- 15 Apr 2026 at 08:21 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033999-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033999-2026
  15th 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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