Scope
Description
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) requires a Delivery Partner to provide qualified coaching resources and associated services to support the delivery of its sports, physical activity and health-enhancement programmes across designated Leisure Centres and community locations within the district.
Total value (estimated)
- £1,500,000 excluding VAT
- £1,800,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2029
- Possible extension to 31 May 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
options for 2 x 12 month extensions, subject to funding approval
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 92620000 - Sport-related services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
- 98334000 - Wellness services
- 98336000 - Training, workout or aerobic services
- 92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services
Submission
Enquiry deadline
19 February 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
26 February 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
20 March 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Price | 40% | |
| Mobilisation, Planning and Risk Management | as above |
Quality | 20% |
| Understanding the brief and programme delivery model | see above |
Quality | 10% |
| Workforce Management, Recruitment and Resilience | as above |
Quality | 10% |
| Performance Management, Innovation and Continuous Improvement | as above |
Quality | 10% |
| Social Value - Community, Inclusion and Sustainability | as above |
Quality | 10% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJMQ-5831-RNZM
Downshire Civic Centre, Ardglass Road
Downpatrick
BT30 6GQ
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@nmandd.org
Region: UKN08 - Newry, Mourne and Down
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Northern Ireland