How to win: RFQ 2026/41 - Regeneration and Economic Development Strategy 2027 - 2030

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Newry, Mourne and Down District Council “Council” is the third largest Council in Northern Ireland. It is strategically located on the Dublin/Belfast economic corridor, the district has an estimated population of 181,368, a coastline of approx. 150 km and encompasses an area of 1,634 km squared. The district boasts the Mourne Gullion Strangford UNESCO Global Geopark that comprises three Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Ring of Gullion, Mourne and Strangford and Lecale. Newry, Mourne and Down is a place where ambition thrives. Our mission is “To deliver sustainable services and empower our communities through transparent governance and collaboration”. We are proud of what we have achieved and are very excited about future projects and partnerships. Council strives to deliver for its citizens to ensure that the district is a great place to live, work, visit and invest. The purpose of this procurement opportunity is to seek a specialist consultant to develop an Economic Development & Regeneration Strategy 2027 – 2030.

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• ✓Answer against the marking scheme, not the question text — Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD) scores each response, so map your evidence to the published criteria and weightings.
• ✓At £29,900, expect quality and social value to carry a large share of the score — price alone rarely wins services work.
• ✓Show recent, comparable delivery: name similar services contracts you've delivered for public bodies, with measurable outcomes.
• ✓Start early: it closes 23 October 2026 and a strong bid takes iteration.

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