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title: "RFQ2026/29 - NMANDD PEACEPLUS Thriving Together - Minority Community Integration programme: Colours of Asia for the Newry, Mourne and Down District Council area."
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# RFQ2026/29 - NMANDD PEACEPLUS Thriving Together - Minority Community Integration programme: Colours of Asia for the Newry, Mourne and Down District Council area.

Buyer: NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d74d

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## Summary

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is seeking competent consultancy companies to participate in an open tendering process for the project titled "RFQ2026/29 - NMANDD PEACEPLUS Thriving Together - Minority Community Integration Programme: Colours of Asia". The programme aims to celebrate Diwali through workshops, cultural exchanges, and other activities, executed alongside the Indian community in the Crotlieve DEA area. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting community, social, personal, recreational, cultural, sporting, education, and training services. Interested vendors should take note of the tender period ending on 27th August 2026, with all queries required by 24th August 2026. The contract period is scheduled from 28th September to 31st December 2026.

This tender provides opportunities for business growth, particularly for consultancies specialising in cultural programmes, community integration, and social services. As the procurement method is an open competition below the threshold, it encourages participation from Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs). Businesses experienced in organising events and working in multicultural settings will find this tender especially suitable. The fixed contract value also assures a specific financial commitment, promoting transparency and financial planning for participating companies.

## Notice

Competent consultancy companies are hereby invited to tender to design, develop and deliver a structured programme celebrating Diwali - the Hindu Festival of Lights. The project will include a programme of interactive workshops, cultural exchange sessions, and celebration activities and will be delivered in partnership with the Indian community in Crotlieve DEA.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072061-2026 |
| 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 | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Aug 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 27 Sep 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

- 30 Jul 2026 at 10:03 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072061-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072061-2026
  30th 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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