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title: "RFQ 2026/41 - Regeneration and Economic Development Strategy 2027 - 2030"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0784f8"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD)"
published: "2026-10-09"
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# RFQ 2026/41 - Regeneration and Economic Development Strategy 2027 - 2030

Buyer: Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0784f8

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## Summary

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is seeking a specialist consultant to develop its Economic Development and Regeneration Strategy for 2027–2030. The work is intended to shape economic development and regeneration across the district, which includes Newry, Mourne and Down in Northern Ireland. The council describes the area as part of the Dublin–Belfast economic corridor, with a population of around 181,000, an extensive coastline and the Mourne Gullion Strangford UNESCO Global Geopark. This is a consultancy and research assignment, covering business development and strategy development rather than delivery of construction works or physical goods. The council’s stated aim is to support a place where people can live, work, visit and invest, through sustainable services and collaboration with communities.

The council invited offers through a below-threshold open competition. The process reached the tender stage, with electronic submission permitted. The deadline for clarification enquiries was 16 October 2026 at 12:00; the offer deadline was 23 October 2026 at 12:00. The contract period was set to run from 16 November 2026 to 31 March 2027. The single lot was valued at £29,900 excluding VAT (£35,880 including VAT). Evaluation gives 80% to project-specific questions and 20% to cost, so the written response to the project questions carries substantially more weight than price. The procurement is identified as a services contract and is below the relevant threshold.

This opportunity is suited to consultancy firms and independent specialists with the ability to develop an evidence-informed economic development and regeneration strategy for a district-level public authority. Relevant strengths include strategic research, local economic analysis, business development, regeneration planning and translating findings into practical priorities for a multi-year strategy. Familiarity with place-based economic development in Northern Ireland, the Dublin–Belfast corridor, community collaboration and sustainable public services would help suppliers address the council’s stated context and objectives. Small and medium-sized businesses and voluntary, community and social enterprises are identified as suitable participants, making this a potential fit for specialist practices and mission-led organisations as well as larger consultancies. The evaluation’s strong emphasis on project-specific questions favours bidders able to demonstrate a clear, tailored approach and relevant expertise, rather than relying on a low-cost offer alone.

## Notice

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council "Council" is the third largest Council in Northern Ireland. It is strategically located on the Dublin/Belfast economic corridor, the district has an estimated population of 181,368, a coastline of approx. 150 km and encompasses an area of 1,634 km squared. The district boasts the Mourne Gullion Strangford UNESCO Global Geopark that comprises three Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Ring of Gullion, Mourne and Strangford and Lecale. Newry, Mourne and Down is a place where ambition thrives. Our mission is "To deliver sustainable services and empower our communities through transparent governance and collaboration". We are proud of what we have achieved and are very excited about future projects and partnerships. Council strives to deliver for its citizens to ensure that the district is a great place to live, work, visit and invest. The purpose of this procurement opportunity is to seek a specialist consultant to develop an Economic Development & Regeneration Strategy 2027 - 2030.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/095763-2026 |
| 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 Oct 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 16 Nov 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £29,900 |
| Lots value | £29,900 |
| 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 |
| Postcode area | 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

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 73220000 - Development consultancy services
- 79411000 - General management consultancy services
- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services

## Release History

- 9 Oct 2026 at 15:21 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/095763-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/095763-2026
  9th October 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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