RFQ2026/34 - NMANDD PEACEPLUS Thriving Together – Cross Communities Festival Programme; Building Bridges, Connecting Communities for the Newry, Mourne and Down District Council area

Community ServicesCPV 80000000

Value£22k

Deadline8 Oct 2026

Published10 Sept 2026

RegionNationwide

Timeline

Published 10 Sept 202627 days leftCloses 8 Oct 2026

Who to contact

Adrian Doyle

adrian.doyle@nmandd.org

03301374253

The procurement contact named on the official notice.

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Contract value in context

£22ktotal contract value

median £84k

this tender£0£2.4m

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The brief

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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Competent consultancy companies are hereby invited

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Qualify & bid/no-bid ~10% · SQ / PQQ ~20% · Written response ~55% · Review & presentation ~15%

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