CA18452 - RFQ2026/34 - NMANDD PEACEPLUS Thriving Together - Cross Communities Festival Programme; Building Bridges, Connecting Communities for the Newry, Mourne and Down District Council area
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD)Estimated Value
Up to £21,790
Deadline
8 October 2026
27 days remaining
Published
10 September 2026
Type
services
Overview
Competent consultancy companies are hereby invited to tender to design, develop and deliver a comprehensive cultural, heritage and community engagement programme, marking the development of the new Narrow Water Bridge, which is due to open in 2027. The programme aims to celebrate shared heritage, strengthen cross-community relationships, and create a lasting legacy through creative participation and public celebration.
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This contract is a request for consultancy firms to design, develop and deliver a cultural, heritage and community engagement programme celebrating the new Narrow Water Bridge in the Newry, Mourne and Down area, aimed at strengthening cross‑community ties.
Requirements
- Consultancy must be competent in cultural, heritage and community engagement work
- Demonstrated experience delivering cross‑community programmes
- Ability to design, develop and manage a multi‑year celebration programme leading up to the bridge opening in 2027
- Must be registered on the MultiQuote supplier portal to submit a bid
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Design a comprehensive cultural and heritage programme linked to the Narrow Water Bridge project
- Develop detailed activity plans, creative participation events and public celebrations
- Deliver the programme over the lead‑up to the 2027 bridge opening, including coordination of community groups
- Produce reports and legacy documentation to capture outcomes and lasting impact
How to Read This Tender
- 1Register on the MultiQuote portal early – you cannot view the full tender documents without a login
- 2Read the full tender pack to locate the evaluation criteria – look for weighting on community impact and delivery capability
- 3Check for any mandatory forms or certifications required in the submission checklist
- 4Note the timeline – the programme must be ready for the bridge opening in 2027, so plan your delivery schedule accordingly
- 5Watch for any exclusions or “must‑have” deliverables such as public events, reporting, or stakeholder engagement plans
Tips for Small Businesses
- Partner with a local arts or community group to strengthen your bid and share the workload
- Highlight the social value of your programme – SMEs often score well on community benefit and legacy creation
- If the contract value is high, consider forming a consortium to meet capability requirements while keeping a small‑business lead
Likely incumbents
Suppliers who won similar work from this buyer in the last 5 years.
- 1
Tumbling Paddy
1 contract wonlatest 9 Sept 2026ends 31 Dec 2026£18,950
total awarded
- 2
ARTS EKTA
1 contract wonlatest 23 Jun 2026ends 31 Dec 2026£19,310
total awarded
Tumbling Paddy is the most likely incumbent based on recency and category match. To win, bidders typically need a clearly differentiated proposition or a price advantage.
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Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD)Key Dates
Published
10 September 2026
Submission deadline
8 October 2026
Notice type
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