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title: "RFQ 2026/07 - NMANDD PEACEPLUS Local Action Plan, Market Ready Programme, Slieve Gullion - Makers of the Mountain: Crafted by Community."
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# RFQ 2026/07 - NMANDD PEACEPLUS Local Action Plan, Market Ready Programme, Slieve Gullion - Makers of the Mountain: Crafted by Community.

Buyer: NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068e4b

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## Summary

The Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD) has initiated a public procurement process, inviting consultancy firms to partake in a tender titled "RFQ 2026/07 - NMANDD PEACEPLUS Local Action Plan, Market Ready Programme, Slieve Gullion – Makers of the Mountain: Crafted by Community." This project aims to develop a market-ready heritage skills revival programme in the Slieve Gullion District Electoral Area, centred on transforming local craft traditions into appealing visitor experiences. Positioned within the realms of education, training, community, social, and cultural services, this tender is currently in the tender stage, with a submission deadline of 27 May 2026. The open procurement method ensures a competitive landscape for potential bidders, with important dates such as the end of the enquiry period on 22 May 2026 and the contract commencing on 30 June 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancy companies specialising in heritage skills, cultural preservation, and rural economic development to expand their business and impact. The programme seeks enterprises capable of designing and implementing programmes that not only preserve endangered craft traditions but also enhance economic growth through tourism and community involvement. Businesses focusing on educational and training services, as well as those within recreational, cultural, and social sectors, are particularly well-suited to compete in this open competition. The contract encourages participation from SMEs and VCSEs, providing a pathway for organisations seeking to establish or grow their presence within the industry.

## Notice

Competent consultancy companies are hereby invited to design and deliver a market ready heritage skills revival programme within the Slieve Gullion District Electoral Area (DEA). This initiative seeks to revive a small number of endangered local craft traditions and transform them into viable visitor experiences, supporting both cultural preservation and rural economic development.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039365-2026 |
| 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 | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 29 Jun 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

- 29 Apr 2026 at 14:51 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039365-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039365-2026
  29th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://suppliers.multiquote.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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