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RFQ2026/37 - Appointment of Specialist Consultancy Team to present options regarding appropriate operating models for a new Theatre and Conference facility in Newry City.

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

In brief

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

The estimated value is £29,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 3 months, starting 28 October 2026.

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

Bids close at midday, Wednesday 7 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 2 October 2026
Bids by
midday, Wednesday 7 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

The purpose of this process is to undertake an assessment of potential operating models for a new Theatre and Conference Centre facility in Newry City and assist the Council with recommendations on the most appropriate operating model for the facility in terms of promoting artistic creativity, growing a new audience for the facility and ensuring long term viability of the preferred operating model.

Should I bid?

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How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. 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.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
  4. Send clarification questions before midday, Friday 2 October 2026.
  5. Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Wednesday 7 October 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 089714-2026

About the buyer

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

Procurements

153

Awards

25

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From notice 089714-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 22 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.