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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 3 releases in its history.

Award

21 May 2026 at 12:24

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

11 Feb 2026 at 16:04

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

23 Jan 2026 at 15:51

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Caerphilly County Borough Council has concluded the procurement process titled "Cymorth Iaith Gymraeg Ar Gyfer Lleoliadau Gofal Plant – Welsh Language Support for Childcare Settings," focusing on educational services within the UKL16 region of the United Kingdom. The tender process was open and completed, with Menter Iaith Sir Caerffili identified as the preferred bidder. The contract, effective from 1st May 2026 until 31st March 2028, and potentially extendable for an additional 24 months, aims to enhance Welsh language skills across diverse childcare settings, including those providing Welsh and English medium care, day nurseries, and after-school provisions.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for organisations specialising in educational services and language development. With a gross contract value of £84,000, businesses that focus on early childhood education, language support, and community engagement in linguistic development will find this tender suitable. Organisations with a capability to deliver high-quality educational services, particularly those classified as Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), have a strategic opportunity to expand their service offerings in the Welsh childcare sector. The light-touch regime under which this contract operates may further entice businesses keen to provide tailored language support initiatives while benefiting from public sector engagement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

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

Notice Description

Er mwyn cefnogi datblygiad sgiliau iaith Gymraeg ar draws holl ddarparwyr gofal plant ledled y fwrdeistref sirol. Bydd y gefnogaeth ar gael ar draws pob math o ddarpariaeth gofal plant cofrestredig, gan gynnwys y rhai cyfrwng Cymraeg a Saesneg, darparwyr dan gontract Dechrau'n Deg, darparwyr Addysg y Blynyddoedd Cynnar, darpariaeth ar ol ysgol, meithrinfeydd dydd a gofalwyr plant. Gall hyn gynnwys darpariaeth gofrestredig a di-gofrestr sy'n gweithio tuag at gofrestru. Yn dilyn cwblhau Cam Tri o'r broses dendro, mae'r Cyngor wedi ymrwymo i gontract ar gyfer Cymorth Iaith Gymraeg i Leoliadau Gofal Plant gyda'r cynigydd a ffefrir a nodwyd, sef Menter Iaith Sir Caerffili. To support the development of Welsh language skills across all childcare providers throughout the county borough. The support will be 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. Following conclusion of Stage Three of the tender process, the Council has entered into a contract for Welsh Language Support for Childcare Settings with the identified preferred bidder, Menter Iaith Sir Caerffili.

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.

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/047019-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, 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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80100000 - Primary education services

80110000 - Pre-school education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£70,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
9 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Caerphilly County Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HENGOED
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
TLL16 Gwent Valleys
Local Authority
Caerphilly
Electoral Ward
Ystrad Mynach
Westminster Constituency
Caerphilly

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Menter Iaith Sir Caerffili

Further Information

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