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title: "RFQ 2026/12 - PEACEPLUS Mental Health First Aid Training for The Mournes, Downpatrick Rowallane Areas"
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buyer: "NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)"
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# RFQ 2026/12 - PEACEPLUS Mental Health First Aid Training for The Mournes, Downpatrick Rowallane Areas

Buyer: NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069b15

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## Summary

The Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD) is conducting an open procurement process titled "RFQ 2026/12 - PEACEPLUS Mental Health First Aid Training for The Mournes, Downpatrick Rowallane Areas." This tender falls under the industry categories of educational, health, and community services, specifically targeting capacity building and mental health training. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with submissions open until 15th June 2026. Located in the UK, this project supports community and voluntary groups, particularly in the Rowallane, Downpatrick, and Mournes areas. The process follows a legal basis under UK legislation 2023/54 and allows for electronic submissions through an open competition below the threshold.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational and health services, particularly those capable of delivering Mental Health First Aid training. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given the contract's suitability criteria. The project's value is up to £18,000 in total, with an emphasis on quality and cost in the award criteria. The successful business will engage with the local community to enhance mental health support services, fostering an environment of growth and new collaborative relationships. This tender provides an ideal platform for organisations aiming to expand their service offerings within local UK communities, focusing on social and emotional capacity building.

## 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. This project will deliver accredited Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training within the Rowallane, Downpatrick and Mournes DEA areas, strengthening the capacity of local community and voluntary groups to identify, respond to, and signpost individuals experiencing mental health challenges. The project will build capacity within local community & voluntary organisations to support mental wellbeing equipping participants with MHFA skills to respond confidently to emerging mental health issues, foster stronger

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045395-2026 |
| 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 | 18 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 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 | £15,000 |
| Lots value | £15,000 |
| 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
- 85 - Health and social work services
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 18 May 2026 at 13:39 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045395-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045395-2026
  18th 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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