This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

21 Nov 2025 at 10:28

Tender

23 Sep 2025 at 14:26

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process managed by Caerphilly County Borough Council involves the development of new educational resources for the Curriculum for Wales on behalf of Adnodd Cyfyngedig. The procurement initiative focuses on three key areas: Health and Well-being, Mathematics and Numeracy, and Religion, Values and Ethics. Located primarily in the United Kingdom, this tender falls under the services category, with the procurement process now at the award stage, having concluded on 21st November 2025. The contracts have been awarded to suppliers including Rondo Media, First4Maths Academy Limited, and Gemma Zeeman, with the total project expected to run until the end of March 2026. This open competition was managed below the threshold with a focus on delivering bilingual, digital resources enhancing teaching and learning experiences.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in educational and e-learning services within the UK, particularly those with the capability to produce bilingual digital resources. The contracts awarded reflect a commitment to quality and cost-effectiveness, offering businesses a chance to cement their presence in the educational resources sector by contributing to the development of materials that support the new Curriculum for Wales. Companies that excel in digital content creation, educational tools, and resource management, especially with experience in bilingual provision, are well-suited to compete and benefit from such opportunities.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Award of the contracts for Resources to Support Learning on behalf of Adnodd Cyfyngedig

Notice Description

Adnodd are a subsidiary of Welsh Government and oversee the provision of educational resources to support the teaching and learning of Curriculum for Wales. Adnodd had a requirement to develop three new digital and bilingual resources to support and inspire the teaching and learning of the Curriculum for Wales. The three areas are Health and Well-being Resources, Mathematics and Numeracy Resources and Religion, Values and Ethics Resources. Following the conclusion of the procurement process, the three contracts have been awarded as follows based on the most advantageous tenders:Lot 1 - Health and Well-being Resources - Rondo Media (PS41,838.15 ex VAT)Lot 2 - Mathematics and Numeracy Resources - First4Maths Academy Limited (PS39,000.00 ex VAT)Lot 3 - Religion, Values and Ethics Resources - Gemma Zeeman (PS22,776.00 ex VAT)

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Adnoddau Iechyd a Lles / Lot 1 - Health and Well-being Resources

Bydd y cytundeb yn ymdrin a darparu adnoddau newydd sy'n ddigidol a dwyieithog i gefnogi ac ysbrydoli dysgu ac addysgu'r Maes dysgu a phrofiad Iechyd a Lles o'r Cwricwlwm i Gymru. / The contract will cover provision of new resources that are bilingual and digital to support and inspire the teaching and learning of the Health and Well-being Area of learning and experience of the Curriculum for Wales.

Lot 2 - Adnoddau Mathemateg a Rhifedd / Lot 2 - Mathematics and Numeracy Resources

Bydd y cytundeb yn ymdrin a darparu adnoddau newydd digidol sydd yn ddwyieithog neu'n Gymraeg yn unig i gefnogi ac ysbrydoli dysgu ac addysgu'r Cwricwlwm i Gymru, yn benodol y maes dysgu a phrofiad Mathemateg a Rhifedd. / The contract will cover provision of new digital resources that are bilingual or Welsh-medium only resources to support and inspire the teaching and learning of the Mathematics and Numeracy area of learning and experience of the Curriculum for Wales.

Lot 3 - Adnoddau Crefydd, Gwerthoedd a Moeseg / Lot 3 - Religion, Values and Ethics Resources

Bydd y cytundeb yn ymdrin a darparu adnoddau newydd sy'n ddigidol a dwyieithog i gefnogi ac ysbrydoli dysgu ac addysgu'r maes dysgu a phrofiad Dyniaethau o'r Cwricwlwm i Gymru, yn benodol Crefydd, Gwerthoedd a Moeseg / The contract will cover provision of new resources that are digital and bilingual resources to support and inspire the teaching and learning the Humanities area of learning and experience of the Curriculum for Wales, in particular Religion, Values and Ethics.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a037
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075917-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

39162000 - Educational equipment

39162110 - Teaching supplies

80100000 - Primary education services

80200000 - Secondary education services

80420000 - E-learning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£126,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£126,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£103,612 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Nov 20259 months ago
Contract Period
17 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Caerphilly County Borough Council
Additional Buyers

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
CF82 7PG
Postcode Area
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL53 Gwent Valleys
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Caerphilly
Electoral Ward
Ystrad Mynach
Westminster Constituency
Caerphilly

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

FIRST4MATHS ACADEMY LIMITED

Gemma Zeeman

RONDO MEDIA CYF

Further Information

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