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Ail-Safoni Prawf Darllen Cymraeg I Standardisation of the Welsh Reading Test

ADNODD CYFYNGEDIG

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28 Oct 2025 at 11:24

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

26 Aug 2025 at 12:16

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Ail-Safoni Prawf Darllen Cymraeg I Standardisation of the Welsh Reading Test," led by Adnodd Cyfyngedig, has recently been completed. This process involved the creation, testing, and standardisation of an enhanced version of the Welsh Reading Test used in schools across Wales. The project falls under the services category, specifically within primary, secondary, and adult education services. The procurement was managed using a direct method below threshold without competition, aligning with Welsh devolved regulations. The contract was awarded on 21 October 2025, and Cardiff University has been selected as the supplier. The contract period is set to start on 10 November 2025 and conclude on 31 March 2027, with work to be conducted primarily in Cardiff, UK.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for enterprises specialising in educational services, particularly those equipped to enhance testing materials for educational institutions. Businesses with a strong background in educational research, curriculum development, and standardisation processes would be well-suited to engage with similar opportunities. The procurement method highlights potential for collaboration without the constraints of competitive bidding, offering a streamlined participation process for qualified businesses.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ail-Safoni Prawf Darllen Cymraeg I Standardisation of the Welsh Reading Test

Notice Description

Creu, profi a safoni fersiwn well o'r Prawf Darllen Cymraeg i'w ddefnyddio mewn ysgolion yng Nghymru.Create, test and standardise an enhanced version of the Welsh Reading Test for use in schools in Wales.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058dbf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068880-2025
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
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80100000 - Primary education services

80200000 - Secondary education services

80400000 - Adult and other education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£36,437 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Aug 20258 months ago
Contract Period
10 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ADNODD CYFYNGEDIG
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

CARDIFF UNIVERSITY

Further Information

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