Scope
Reference
CA17067
Description
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.
Total value (estimated)
- £13,114.96 excluding VAT
- £15,737.95 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 11 March 2026 to 31 August 2026
- 5 months, 21 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
16 February 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
20 February 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
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Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| As per RFQ Documentation | As per RFQ Documentation |
Quality | 80.0% |
| As per RFQ Documentation | As per RFQ Documentation |
Cost | 20.0% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD)
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJMQ-5831-RNZM
O' Hagan House, Monaghan Row
Newry
BT35 8DJ
United Kingdom
Region: UKN08 - Newry, Mourne and Down
Organisation type: Public undertaking (commercial organisation subject to public authority oversight)