Planning

Cyfeillion Adnodd Friends

CAERPHILLY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

29 Sep 2025 at 10:05

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process led by Caerphilly County Borough Council focuses on the Cyfeillion Adnodd Friends initiative—a new scheme aimed at recruiting individuals with relevant experience to support the commissioning of inclusive educational resources in line with the Curriculum for Wales. This tender falls under the "services" category within the education and training industry, located in the United Kingdom, specifically Wales. The procurement is currently in the planning stage with important information sessions scheduled for October 1st and 7th, 2025, between 4-5 pm. The contract period is slated to begin on 2nd December 2025 and extend until 1st December 2028, with the possibility of renewal until 2031. Information regarding future notices is expected by 14th October 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) with experience in the educational, academic, heritage, cultural, or youth sectors in Wales. Suitable businesses would benefit from participating in this project, especially those focused on collaborative and future-oriented educational projects. It is an excellent opportunity for entities capable of contributing to the development and application of the Welsh language within educational resources. This procurement employs a "light touch" regime, and participation can foster business growth through collaboration with public authorities and accessing funding for innovative educational resource development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cyfeillion Adnodd Friends

Notice Description

Mae Cyfeillion Adnodd yn gymuned o bobl sy'n meddu ar brofiad ac arbenigedd sy'n berthnasol i weledigaeth Cwricwlwm i Gymru, ac a fydd yn cefnogi'r broses o gomisiynu adnoddau addysgol cynhwysol o ansawdd uchel trwy adolygu a chydweithio. Y rol Cyfeillion Adnodd yw ein menter newydd gyffrous i recriwtio oedolion positif, cydweithredol, gyda ffocws ar y dyfodol sydd wedi byw a/neu ddysgu profiadau o'r sector addysg yng Nghymru. Bydd Cyfeillion Adnodd yn cefnogi: Prosesau comisiynu Gwerthuso ceisiadau am gyllid Adolygu a gwerthuso adnoddau sydd eisoes mewn bodolaeth Sicrhau ansawdd adnoddau a gomisiynir o'r newydd Bydd Cyfeillion Adnodd yn cydweithio yn eu hiaith ddewisiol (Cymraeg neu Saesneg) i gyfrannu'n gadarnhaol at ddefnydd a datblygiad yr iaith Gymraeg. Bydd cyfieithu byw a chefnogaeth i ddatblygu sgiliau Cymraeg yn cael ei gynnig. Oes gennych chi... Brofiad perthnasol o'r sectorau addysgol, academaidd, treftadaeth, diwylliannol a/neu ieuenctid yng Nghymru Ddull cadarnhaol o weithio gydag eraill Sgiliau cydweithredol rhagorol Y gallu i feddwl mewn ffordd sy'n canolbwyntio ar y dyfodol Wybodaeth am y Cwricwlwm i Gymru (ers 2022) Lansio a sesiwn gwybodaeth Dewch i ddysgu mwy am Gyfeillion Adnodd, cyfradd tal a'r broses ymgeisio yn ein sesiwn wybodaeth ar-lein Dydd Mercher Hydref 1af 4-5pm Dydd Mawrth Hydref 7fed 4-5pm Adnodd Friends Cyfeillion Adnodd Friends is a community of people with experience and expertise relevant to the ethos of the Curriculum for Wales, who will support the commissioning of inclusive, high-quality educational resources through review and collaboration. The role Cyfeillion Adnodd Friends is our exciting new initiative to recruit positive, collaborative, future-focused adults who have lived and/or learned experiences of the education sector in Wales. Cyfeillion Adnodd Friends will support: Commissioning processes Evaluation of funding applications Review and evaluate existing resources Quality assure newly commissioned resources Adnodd Friends will collaborate in their language of choice (Cymraeg or English) to positively contribute to the use and development of the Welsh language. Live translation and support to develop Welsh language skills will be offered. Do you have... Relevant experience of the educational, academic, heritage, cultural and/or youth sectors in Wales A positive approach to working with others Excellent collaborative skills The ability to think in a future-focused way Knowledge of the Curriculum for Wales (since 2022) Launch and information session Find out more about Cyfeillion Adnodd Friends, the rate of pay, and the application process in our online information session: Wednesday October 1st 4-5pm Tuesday October 7th 4-5pm

Planning Information

Dewch i ddysgu mwy am Gyfeillion Adnodd, cyfradd tâl â’r broses ymgeisio yn ein sesiwn wybodaeth ar-lein Dydd Mercher Hydref 1af 4-5pm Dydd Mawrth Hydref 7fed 4-5pm Os oes gennych ddiddordeb mewn mynychu, anfonwch e-bost at edtech@caerphilly.gov.uk Find out more about Cyfeillion Adnodd Friends, the rate of pay, and the application process in our online information session: Wednesday October 1st 4–5pm Tuesday October 7th 4–5pm If you are interested in attending please email edtech@caerphilly.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a3ca
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060406-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Dec 2025 - 1 Dec 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAERPHILLY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

ADNODD

Contact Name
Jessica Thomas, Kirsty Davies
Contact Email
kirsty.davies@adnodd.llyw.cymru, thomaj11@caerphilly.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HENGOED
Postcode
CF82 7PG
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
TLL Wales
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Grangetown
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Further Information

Notice Documents

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