Planning

Cymorth Iaith Gymraeg Ar Gyfer Lleolidau Gofal Plant / Welsh Language Support for Childcare Settings /

CAERPHILLY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

23 Jan 2026 at 15:51

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Caerphilly County Borough Council is in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Welsh Language Support for Childcare Settings," which falls under the services industry category. This process is aimed at providing Welsh language support to both Welsh and English medium childcare settings throughout the borough. Key deadlines include the closure for supplier engagement by 17:00 on Friday, 6 February 2026, with the tender anticipated to be issued on Monday, 9 February 2026. The procurement process will be conducted under Welsh devolved regulations and involves a light-touch regime. The initial contract period runs from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028, with the possibility of a 24-month extension.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for service providers with expertise in primary education services, particularly those skilled in bilingual language support, to expand into the public sector. Businesses that provide educational services and training, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are well-suited to compete for this contract. Successful involvement could bolster the provider's reputation and credentials within the education sector, enhancing opportunities for future contracts. The total contract value is approximately £139,999, and the project is poised to make a significant impact across a wide range of childcare providers in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cymorth Iaith Gymraeg Ar Gyfer Lleolidau Gofal Plant / Welsh Language Support for Childcare Settings /

Notice Description

Mae Blynyddoedd Cynnar Cyngor Bwrdeistref Sirol Caerffili yn ceisio contractio gyda sefydliad er mwyn darparu cymorth Cymraeg i leoliadau cyfrwng Cymraeg a Saesneg. Bydd y contract hwn yn cefnogi'r gwaith o ddatblygu sgiliau iaith Gymraeg ar draws yr holl ddarparwyr gofal plant ledled y fwrdeistref sirol. Bydd yr angen am gymorth yn cael ei nodi ar draws pob math o ddarpariaeth gofal plant cofrestredig gan gynnwys cyfrwng Cymraeg a Saesneg, darparwyr dan gontract Dechrau'n Deg, darparwyr Addysg Blynyddoedd Cynnar, darpariaeth ar ol ysgol, meithrinfeydd dydd a gwarchodwyr plant. Gall hyn gynnwys darpariaeth gofrestredig a darpariaeth sydd heb ei gofrestru sy'n gweithio tuag at gofrestru. Cyfnod cychwynnol y contract yw o 1 Ebrill 2026 - 31 Mawrth 2028, gyda'r opsiwn i ymestyn am hyd at gyfnod pellach o bedwar ar hugain (24) mis. Caerphilly County Borough Council's Early Years are seeking to contract with an organisation for the purpose of providing Welsh Language support for Welsh and English medium settings. The contract shall support the development of Welsh language skills across all childcare providers throughout the county borough. The need for support will be identified and across all types of registered childcare provision including both Welsh and English medium, Flying Start contracted providers, Early Years Education providers, after school provision, day nurseries and childminders. This may include both registered and unregistered provision working towards registration. The initial contract period is from 1 April 2026 - 31 March 2028, with the option to extend for up to a further period of twenty (24) months

Planning Information

Gall darpar ddarparwyr gysylltu â'r Cyngor i ymgysylltu â chyflenwyr. Cysylltwch â'r cyngor drwy e-bost am ragor o wybodaeth ynghylch y broses dendro gan ddefnyddio'r mewnflwch caffael procurement@caerphilly.gov.uk. Y dyddiad cau ar gyfer ymgysylltu â chyflenwyr yw 17:00 ddydd Gwener 06 Chwefror 2026. Cynigir y bydd y tendr yn cael ei gyhoeddi ddydd Llun 09 Chwefror 2026 drwy proactis plaza. Prospective providers are able to contact the Council to undertake supplier engagement. Please contact the council via email for further information regarding the tender process using the procurement inbox procurement@caerphilly.gov.uk. The closing date for supplier engagement is 17:00 Friday 06 February 2026. It is proposed the tender will be issued Monday 09 February 2026 via proactis plaza.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060da8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006326-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

80100000 - Primary education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£139,999 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
9 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 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
Contact Name
Helen Sellwood
Contact Email
sellwhl@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)
TLL53 Gwent Valleys
Delivery Location
TLL16 Gwent Valleys
Local Authority
Caerphilly
Electoral Ward
Ystrad Mynach
Westminster Constituency
Caerphilly

Further Information

Notice Documents

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