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CA18294 - RFQ 2026/27 - NMANDD PEACEPLUS "Thriving Together" - PEACEPLUS 3.2 Arabic Learning Hub

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD)

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25 Sep 2026 at 15:27

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29 Jul 2026 at 10:30

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Summary of the contracting process

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council commissioned the design and delivery of an Arabic language and cultural heritage programme for children from Arabic-speaking, Arabic heritage and wider local community backgrounds. The programme is intended to engage children through interactive language-learning activities, storytelling, creative arts, cultural exploration and educational workshops. This is education and training work with a community and cultural focus. Delivery is across the Newry, Mourne and Down area; the procurement lists Newry as the delivery location. The work was procured as part of the council’s PEACEPLUS “Thriving Together” programme, under its Arabic Learning Hub project. It is a defined programme of learning and cultural activities, rather than a general language-training service.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded following an open procedure. CRAICNI C.I.C. was selected, with an award value of £10,155. The award date was 25 September 2026, and the contract period runs from 25 September to 31 December 2026. The tender’s stated estimated value was also £10,155. The submission deadline was 24 September 2026. The requirement was presented as a single programme, with no lots described. Small and medium-sized enterprises were identified as suitable. The published material describes the programme and its intended participants but does not set out a separate scoring formula or detailed evaluation criteria, so the award basis beyond the open process cannot be determined from the stated procurement information.

For suppliers considering similar future work for Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, this award demonstrates a defined demand for a short, focused children’s programme combining Arabic language learning with cultural heritage and community engagement. A credible provider would need to design and deliver interactive sessions that can bring together Arabic-speaking children, children with Arabic heritage and the wider local community. Relevant delivery strengths include age-appropriate language teaching, storytelling, creative arts, cultural activities and educational workshop design, alongside the ability to engage children from varied backgrounds. The selected supplier is described as a competent consultancy organisation, indicating that programme design capability matters alongside delivery. This was a relatively small, single programme rather than a multi-lot contract; suppliers should be able to deliver the full combination of learning and cultural activities at that scale.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CA18294 - RFQ 2026/27 - NMANDD PEACEPLUS "Thriving Together" - PEACEPLUS 3.2 Arabic Learning Hub

Notice Description

Competent consultancy organisations are invited to tender for the design and delivery of an Arabic Language and Cultural Heritage Programme. This project will engage children from Arabic-speaking, Arabic heritage, and wider local community backgrounds across the Newry, Mourne and Down area through interactive language-learning activities, storytelling, creative arts, cultural exploration, and educational workshops. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA18294. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA18294 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 020 3920 8054.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d381491f-e693-49e7-8ac7-4ce99fd28be8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/763c400f-ec7e-4635-bf50-7590527c6531
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,155 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,155 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Sep 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
25 Sep 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWRY
Postcode
BT34 2QU
Postcode Area
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN08 Newry, Mourne and Down
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newry, Mourne and Down
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Newry and Armagh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CRAICNI C.I.C.

Further Information

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