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title: "RFQ 2026/11 - PEACEPLUS Celebrating Cultures and Diversity Food Fusion Festival"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069709"
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buyer: "NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)"
published: "2026-05-12"
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# RFQ 2026/11 - PEACEPLUS Celebrating Cultures and Diversity Food Fusion Festival

Buyer: NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069709

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## Summary

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD) is seeking competent suppliers to participate in their latest public procurement process, titled "RFQ 2026/11 - PEACEPLUS Celebrating Cultures and Diversity Food Fusion Festival". This initiative is part of the council's PEACEPLUS Action Plan under Strand 3, aimed at promoting cultural diversity and understanding. The tender, classified primarily under education, community, and cultural services, is designated for the creation and delivery of a festival programme in Downpatrick, UK. Suppliers can submit their electronic tenders until 9th June 2026, with the enquiry period closing on 2nd June 2026. The contract period is set to begin on 6th July 2026 and end on 31st October 2026.

This open competition, under the 'Below threshold - open competition' procurement method, presents an excellent opportunity for SMEs and VCSEs to collaborate with a local government department on a culturally enriching project. The tender's emphasis on cultural, educational, and recreational services makes it ideal for businesses operating in these sectors, particularly those with expertise in event planning, cultural programming, and community engagement. With a total contract value of £23,454, this project offers vital exposure and potential growth for businesses committed to fostering community spirit and cultural dialogue.

## Notice

Newry Mourne & Down District Council's PEACEPLUS Action Plan includes the delivery of Themed Diversity Festivals under Strand 3 - Celebrating Cultures and Diversity. Strand 3 focuses on cultural diversity and in increasing understanding of and respect for cultural identities. Competent suppliers are hereby invited to tender to design, develop and deliver a festival programme. The project will deliver a celebratory, educational participant lead project culminating in a accessible Food & Folk Fusion Festival in the Downpatrick DEA.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043635-2026 |
| 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 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £19,545 |
| Lots value | £19,545 |
| 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 16:00 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043635-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043635-2026
  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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