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Cymorth Iaith Gymraeg Ar Gyfer Lleoliadau Gofal Plant - Welsh Language Support for Childcare Settings

CAERPHILLY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

11 Feb 2026 at 16:04

Planning

23 Jan 2026 at 15:51

Summary of the contracting process

Caerphilly County Borough Council is currently seeking tenders for the "Welsh Language Support for Childcare Settings" contract aimed at enhancing Welsh language skills across childcare providers within the borough. This procurement opportunity falls under the education and training services category, with a gross value of £168,000. It is being conducted as an open competition and is classified under services as its main procurement category. The current stage is active tender, with the deadline for submission set for 27 February 2026, following the end of the enquiry period on 20 February 2026. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1 April 2026, with an initial term lasting until 31 March 2028, and offers an extension of up to 24 months.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities for organisations specialising in education and language services, particularly those that are well-versed in Welsh language offerings. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are suitable candidates for this procurement process, which includes both price and quality criteria with a focus on quality at an 80% weighting. Moreover, businesses in proximity to or with operations within Wales could find this tender particularly appealing, given its potential impact on enhancing bilingual service provisions in childcare settings. The upfront investment in facilitating skills development in Welsh language across diverse childcare environments showcases a proactive approach to regional linguistic enhancement and educational support.

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Notice Title

Cymorth Iaith Gymraeg Ar Gyfer Lleoliadau Gofal Plant - Welsh Language Support for Childcare Settings

Notice Description

Mae Blynyddoedd Cynnar Cyngor Bwrdeistref Sirol Caerffili (y "Cyngor") 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. Caerphilly County Borough Council's (The "Council") Early Years are seeking to contract with an organisation for the purpose of providing Welsh Language support for Welsh and English medium settings. This contract will 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. Mae manylion llawn yn y ddogfen Gwahoddiad i dendro. Full details are in the Invitation to tender document

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: gyda'r opsiwn i ymestyn am hyd at gyfnod pellach o bedwar ar hugain (24) mis 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060da8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012553-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
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
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 2026Expired
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
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAERPHILLY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

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