Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bd3-21df-7264-aeb4-a63eaf7f3f67/rfq202552-nmandd-peaceplus-thriving-together-community-led-shared-history-a closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # RFQ2025/52 - NMANDD PEACEPLUS “Thriving Together” Community Led Shared History and Culture Programme Martin Waddell Project [Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD)](https://tendernation.io/buyers/newry-mourne-and-down-district-council-nmd) Estimated value £13,115 Published 23 Jan 2026 Deadline Closed 20 Feb 2026 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Below-threshold contract Buyers cannot shortlist bidders on suitability before tenders are in, so everyone gets to submit a bid (except some larger works contracts). [Procurement Act 2023, section 85](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/85) - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender NMDDC wishes to celebrate and interpret the work of Martin Waddell, one of the most renowned children’s authors worldwide. Martin has over 220 titles to his name, including internationally recognised classics such as Owl Babies, Farmer Duck, The Park in the Dark, and the Little Bear series. He has received numerous awards, including the Hans Christian Andersen Medal (2004) and the An Post Irish Book Awards’ Lifetime Achievement Award, recognising his profound contribution to children’s literature. Importantly, Martin has lived in Newcastle, Co. Down since childhood, with the Slieve Croob landscape and surrounding areas providing inspiration for many of his stories. This project will use Martin’s works as a creative platform to engage communities, strengthen cross-community relationships, promote literacy, and inspire cultural exploration rooted in the local environment. ## CPV classification Education and training services Other community, social and personal services Recreational, cultural and sporting services Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-060d0e-2026-01-23T10:42:03Z [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-060d0e-2026-01-23T10:42:03Z) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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