---
title: "RFQ 2026/09 - PEACEPLUS Steps Through Time"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0696f2"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)"
published: "2026-05-12"
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# RFQ 2026/09 - PEACEPLUS Steps Through Time

Buyer: NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0696f2

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## Summary

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD) is inviting tenders for the project titled "RFQ 2026/09 - PEACEPLUS Steps Through Time", in the services category, primarily focusing on recreational, cultural, and educational services. The project involves designing and delivering a shared history and culture programme across the NMD area with one additional cross-border activity. This opportunity is currently at the tender stage, and submissions are open until 9th June 2026, with questions entertained until 2nd June 2026. Operating under a light-touch regime and below-threshold open competition, potential suppliers can submit their bids electronically via the given submission platform. The project will commence on 6th July 2026 and conclude on 31st December 2026, with an estimated contract value of £9,718.94 (gross).

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in community engagement, cultural programming, or educational services to expand their portfolios by participating in a project that bridges historical narratives with practical community interactions. The nature of the project is particularly well-suited for SMEs and third-sector organisations, given the emphasis on community facilitation and cross-cultural engagement. By leveraging storytelling and interactive walks, businesses can contribute to fostering community connections, thus positioning themselves as key players in delivering high-impact, locally focused programmes.

## Notice

Competent suppliers are hereby invited to tender to design, develop and deliver a PEACEPLUS shared history and culture programme. This project will engage a skilled community facilitator to work collaboratively with minority communities through a programme of facilitated mountain walks, storytelling, and reflective engagement at key historical and natural sites across the Newry, Mourne and Down District Council area and one cross border mountain walk. Using walking as a participatory and accessible method, the project will explore shared heritage, folklore, and everyday histories that connect communities across geographical, cultural, and generational boundaries.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043596-2026 |
| 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 | 12 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 5 Jul 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 | 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

- 12 May 2026 at 15:12 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043596-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043596-2026
  12th May 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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