---
title: "RFQ2026/26 - NMANDD PEACEPLUS 3.5 Farmers Festival"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d510"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)"
published: "2026-07-28"
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# RFQ2026/26 - NMANDD PEACEPLUS 3.5 Farmers Festival

Buyer: NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d510

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## Summary

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD) invites competent and creative suppliers to tender for RFQ2026/26 - NMANDD PEACEPLUS 3.5 Farmers Festival. This procurement is at the tender stage for designing and delivering an engaging festival programme centered around cultural education and appreciation within the Crotlieve DEA community. The industry categories involved include education and training services, recreational and cultural services, and community services. The procurement utilises an open method under a light-touch regime, and the tender period ends on 25th August 2026. The location is in the United Kingdom, with the contract period slated from 15th September to 31st December 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in festival programme development, particularly those equipped to deliver educational and culturally enriching services. With a weighted emphasis on quality (80%) over cost (20%), creative agencies, event organisers, and community-centric service providers, including SMEs and organisations operating within the voluntary, community, and social enterprise sectors, are particularly well-suited to compete. Interested suppliers should prepare to demonstrate expertise in delivering substantial community and cultural initiatives. The contract, valued at £19,545 (net), provides a platform to not only contribute to regional cultural enrichment but also to potentially expand business reach within community and social service markets.

## Notice

Competent and creative suppliers are hereby invited to tender for the design, development, and delivery of an engaging festival programme for the upcoming Farmers Festival in the Crotlieve DEA. This initiative will deliver a celebratory, educational, and participant-led project that promotes greater understanding, appreciation, and respect for cultural identities, traditions, and rural heritage within the local community.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071136-2026 |
| 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 | 28 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Aug 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 14 Sep 2026 - 31 Dec 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

- 28 Jul 2026 at 10:36 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071136-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071136-2026
  28th 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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