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RFQ 2026/45 - PEACEPLUS Living History Archiving Project - Castlewellan Historic Demesne

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD) · Local authority

In brief

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD) is looking for suppliers for training and education work (UK-wide).

The estimated value is £19,545 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 6 months, starting 4 January 2027.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at midday, Tuesday 8 December 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by: midday, Tuesday 1 December 2026
Bids by: midday, Tuesday 8 December 2026

How bids are scored

Cost 20% · Project Specific Questions 80%

Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.

Competition

Typical: a median of 2.5 bids per contract for this buyer (from 16 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

Competent Consultancy companies are hereby invited to tender to design, develop and deliver a Living History Archiving Project for Castlewellan Historic Demesne. This programme will create opportunities for participants and the wider community to access, explore, and celebrate the diverse cultural heritage of the Demesne.

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 25 days?Leave time for clarification questions and sign-off.
Is a contract of about £19,545 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in locations across the UK?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
Send clarification questions before midday, Tuesday 1 December 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Tuesday 8 December 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

10 November 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 106520-2026

About the buyer

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD)Last 12 months

Procurements

171

Awards

Suppliers it has used most for training

Healthy Kidz CIC5 contracts
Clanrye Group Limited4 contracts
Cultúrlann Caisleán Ruairí2 contracts
Utopian Training Solutions Ltd2 contracts

All tenders and awards from Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD)

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From notice 106520-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 10 November 2026. We last checked for changes on 10 November 2026.