Closing soon39 hours left · closes midday, Thursday 1 October 2026

RFQ2026/33 - NMANDD PEACEPLUS Thriving Together PEACEPLUS 3.2 Creative Cultures After school

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

In brief

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

The estimated value is £10,154 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 3 months, starting 15 October 2026.

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

Bids close at midday, Thursday 1 October 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, Friday 25 September 2026
Bids by: midday, Thursday 1 October 2026

How bids are scored

As per RFQ Documentation 20% · As per RFQ Documentation 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 organisations are invited to tender for the design and delivery of a culturally focused integration programme for Key Stage 3 pupils in the Slieve Croob DEA. This initiative will bring together young people from diverse cultural backgrounds, including those from minority ethnic communities, to promote inclusion, intercultural understanding and positive relationships.

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 1 day?That is tight, especially for a first bid with this buyer.
Is a contract of about £10,154 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, Friday 25 September 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Thursday 1 October 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

3 September 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 083508-2026

Last time this was bought

RFQ 2026/25 - NMANDD PEACEPLUS Thriving Together Celebrating Cultures and Diversity 3.5 Sports Festival

Won by: Healthy Kidz CIC
Awarded: 2 September 2026
Value: Not stated, or split across lots
Contract ends: 31 December 2026

Matched on Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD), the type of work and the title. Check the notice to be sure.

About the buyer

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

Procurements

153

Awards

Suppliers it has used most for leisure and events

Healthy Kidz CIC2 contracts
BT plc1 contract
Castle Stage Hire Ltd1 contract
McCusker Pro Audio Ltd1 contract

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From notice 083508-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 3 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.