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title: "RFQ 2026/20 - NMANDD PEACEPLUS \"Thriving Together\" - PEACEPLUS 3.2 Food and Friendship Culinary Exchange"
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buyer: "NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)"
published: "2026-07-09"
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# RFQ 2026/20 - NMANDD PEACEPLUS "Thriving Together" - PEACEPLUS 3.2 Food and Friendship Culinary Exchange

Buyer: NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c76b

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## Summary

The Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD) has initiated a tender process titled "RFQ 2026/20 - NMANDD PEACEPLUS 'Thriving Together' - PEACEPLUS 3.2 Food and Friendship Culinary Exchange" under the industry categories of community services, cultural services, and educational services. Located in Newry, United Kingdom, this project requires competent suppliers to propose a culturally focused integration programme involving culinary workshops, cultural storytelling, and guided visits. The project aims at fostering intercultural understanding among minority ethnic and local communities. The procurement is in the tender stage, and the open competition method is adopted. Submissions are welcomed until 12:00 PM on 6th August 2026, with an enquiry period concluding on 30th July 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in educational, cultural, and community services to expand their outreach and impact. Ideal candidates would include SMEs and VCSEs capable of designing and delivering engaging cultural programmes that encourage diversity and inclusion. Successful participation could elevate the profile of participating businesses within the local and regional community, while contributing to social cohesion and cultural enrichment. The attention to quality in the award criteria (80% weightage) highlights the importance of delivering exceptional programme content, thus appealing to businesses striving for excellence in service provision.

## Notice

Competent suppliers are invited to tender for the design and delivery of a culturally focused integration programme centred on shared culinary experiences. This project will engage participants from minority ethnic and local communities across the Newry, Mourne and Down area through interactive cooking workshops, cultural storytelling, and guided visits to local food suppliers. Participants will work alongside local home cooks from diverse backgrounds to prepare traditional dishes while exploring the cultures, experiences, and stories behind them. The programme will promote intercultural understanding, challenge stereotypes, and encourage discussions on inclusion.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064670-2026 |
| 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 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Aug 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 16 Aug 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,153 |
| Lots value | £10,153 |
| 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

- 9 Jul 2026 at 11:36 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064670-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064670-2026
  9th July 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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