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title: "RFQ 2026/14 - NMANDD PEACEPLUS \"Thriving Together\" - PEACEPLUS 3.7 Honest John Martin and Giant Murphy Summer Scheme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06aba2"
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buyer: "NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)"
published: "2026-06-24"
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# RFQ 2026/14 - NMANDD PEACEPLUS "Thriving Together" - PEACEPLUS 3.7 Honest John Martin and Giant Murphy Summer Scheme

Buyer: NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06aba2

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## Summary

The Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is actively inviting suppliers to participate in the tender for the "RFQ 2026/14 - NMANDD PEACEPLUS 'Thriving Together' - PEACEPLUS 3.7 Honest John Martin and Giant Murphy Summer Scheme." This tender involves designing and delivering a shared history and culture programme engaging children through music, drama, visual art, and storytelling. The contract is designed to connect past and present while celebrating Rostrevor's cultural heritage. This procurement process is under the 'services' category, specifically focusing on education, community, and cultural services. It is currently at the tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 7th July 2026. The project location is within the United Kingdom, offering an open competition procurement method below the threshold.

This tender represents a growth opportunity for businesses specialised in educational, cultural, and community programme development. Ideal contenders would likely be small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) with experience in cultural facilitation and educational programming. The project aims to foster community engagement through innovative storytelling methods, making it well-suited for organisations that have a proven track record in integrating narrative-driven learning processes. Participation in such a scheme can enhance a business's portfolio and establish valuable local community connections.

## Notice

Competent suppliers are invited to tender for the design, development and delivery of a shared history and culture programme. The project will engage an experienced community facilitator to work collaboratively with children, exploring the lives and legacies of Giant Murphy (Patrick Murphy) and "Honest" John Martin. Through music, drama, visual art and storytelling, children will explore and re tell Rostrevor's history in their own voices, connecting past and present while celebrating the town's cultural heritage.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059356-2026 |
| 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 | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 19 Jul 2026 - 31 Oct 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

- 24 Jun 2026 at 11:00 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059356-2026
- 2 Jun 2026 at 14:03 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051969-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059356-2026
  24th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051969-2026
  2nd June 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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