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Llyfrau dwyieithog a deunydd ategol i blant y blynyddoedd cynnar ac uwch / Bilingual books and supporting material to early years and above

ADNODD CYFYNGEDIG

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Award

30 Jun 2025 at 16:07

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

30 Jun 2025 at 15:30

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process was initiated by Adnodd Cyfyngedig, a public authority within the sub-central government of the United Kingdom, based in Cardiff. The contract, identified by ID DU001-25-26, focuses on providing bilingual books and supporting materials to early years and beyond, aligning with various priorities of the Welsh Government. This contract falls under the services category, with direct procurement awarded to BookTrust, headquartered in Leeds. The contract award was published on 30th June 2025, with the procurement methods highlighting a direct award approach due to urgency. The contract period is scheduled to start on 14th July 2025 and conclude by 31st March 2026, focusing on the delivery within the UK region of Wales (UKL).

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in educational services and publishing, particularly those skilled in creating or distributing bilingual educational materials. SMEs that have expertise in early childhood literacy programs or who can efficiently manage logistics for distributing educational content across regions may find this tender conducive to expansion. By participating in such contracts, businesses can not only enhance their portfolio within the public sector but also contribute to critical educational initiatives aligned with governmental priorities. The urgency attached to this direct award process underscores the demand for a swift execution, favouring firms with established capabilities and existing workforce readiness.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Llyfrau dwyieithog a deunydd ategol i blant y blynyddoedd cynnar ac uwch / Bilingual books and supporting material to early years and above

Notice Description

Darparu cefnogaeth llythrennedd dwyieithog cynnar i fabanod a phlant bach. Mae cynllun y llyfrau yn canolbwyntio'n benodol ar ddarllen yn y blynyddoedd cynnar, gan gefnogi amrywiol elfennau o flaenoriaethau Llywodraeth Cymru. To provide early bilingual literacy support for babies and toddlers. The books scheme has a particular focus on reading in the early years, supporting various elements of the Welsh Government's priorities.

Procurement Information

In order to fulfill the requirements set out by Welsh Government, BookTrust are able to respond with extreme and unavoidable urgency to the need to distribute books to children and vulnerable families in Wales, due to their ongoing collaboration with authors and distributors. Awarding the contract directly to BookTrust, who has the proven capability and capacity to deliver immediately, ensures continuity of service and mitigates the risk of important service not being delivered

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055643
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036251-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80100000 - Primary education services

80200000 - Secondary education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£777,953 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
13 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ADNODD CYFYNGEDIG
Contact Name
Kirsty Davies
Contact Email
kirsty.davies@adnodd.llyw.cymru
Contact Phone
07547198932

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF11 6BH
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Grangetown
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOOKTRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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