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SUPPORT OFFERED TO MULTILINGUAL LEARNERS WITH ENGLISH OR WELSH AS ADDITIONAL LANGUAGES

LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT

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02 Oct 2025 at 15:18

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Welsh Government, acting through its Corporate Procurement Services in Cardiff, initiated a public procurement process to support multilingual learners with English or Welsh as additional languages. The procurement, titled "Support Offered to Multilingual Learners with English or Welsh as Additional Languages," was conducted under Welsh devolved regulations and falls within the public authority central government category. The tender aimed to explore and assess support mechanisms across Welsh educational entities, including local authorities and specialised learning institutions. The process progressed to the award stage, with Miller Research selected as the supplier for this service-oriented contract. The contract commenced on 30th September 2025 and is slated to conclude on 31st May 2026, with a potential extension based on policy and budget considerations. The procurement followed a limited competition method, with a contract value of £90,570, delivered across the Welsh region.

This contract presents potential growth opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development consultancy services. Firms experienced in educational strategies for multilingual environments, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises, could leverage this type of contract to expand their service portfolios. The requirement for both qualitative and quantitative research, including the creation of a toolkit and policy recommendations, positions the tender as an ideal opportunity for entities skilled in comprehensive research and policy analysis. Additionally, those providing bilingual communication and reporting services—especially relevant in the context of Welsh and English publication—are well-suited to participate in similar future tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SUPPORT OFFERED TO MULTILINGUAL LEARNERS WITH ENGLISH OR WELSH AS ADDITIONAL LANGUAGES

Notice Description

Contract award for Multi- Lingual Learners. The aims of the work are to 1) explore the support offered to multilingual learners with English or Welsh as additional languages (EAL/WAL) across Welsh local authorities, maintained schools (primary, secondary, English and Welsh medium, specialist Additional Learner Needs (ALN) provision), Pupil Referral Units (PRUs) and Education Other Than At School (EOTAS) Provision; and, 2) to examine the effectiveness of existing national guidance and policy in supporting these learners. The work will comprise of a range of research exercises, including document analysis, qualitative research, co-creation of a toolkit, synthesis and analysis of all data, and reports for publication in both Welsh and English. These reports will be published on the Welsh Government website (Statistics and Research pages). The research seeks to generate insights and actionable recommendations that will inform future policy decisions and the revision of guidance in this area, including an opportunity to address any potential gaps in national policy.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a743
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061887-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£75,475 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
29 Sep 2025 - 31 May 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cpsprocurementadvice@gov.wales
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 3NQ
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
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MILLER RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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