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Welsh Government - Minimising the Costs of the school day and mitigating the impacts of poverty on education

Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government

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Award

23 Mar 2026 at 11:57

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

03 Feb 2026 at 16:30

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Llywodraeth Cymru, also known as the Welsh Government, focuses on providing solutions to minimise the costs associated with school days and mitigating the impacts of poverty on education. With an award value of £959,840.80, this contract targets the primary and secondary education sectors and spans across the United Kingdom, specifically in the region of South East Wales, UKL22. This open procedure tender, identified as C214/2025/2026, was awarded on 20th March 2026 and aims to address poverty through resources and advice, engaging learner experiences as part of a national dialogue. The procurement timeline sees contract execution starting from 6th April 2026, extending potentially till 4th April 2031, with initial operations lasting three years and renewal options available based on performance and funding considerations.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially SMEs, operating in the educational services sector to contribute to a national programme focused on alleviating educational inequalities caused by poverty. Welsh Government's initiative opens doors for service providers skilled in delivering policy-driven educational resources and management solutions, fitting businesses proficient in tackling socio-economic challenges through education. Given the open procedure, well-suited candidates include those with expertise in policy context, project management, and capable of demonstrating robust resources and skills. Engaging with this contract could substantially bolster a company's portfolio concerning public sector education support, while enhancing their reputation as a proactive contributor to societal welfare in Wales.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Welsh Government - Minimising the Costs of the school day and mitigating the impacts of poverty on education

Notice Description

This notice is to notify the market of the intention to award this contract, following an open tender process. Welsh Government invited tenders to support the mitigation of the impacts of poverty and poverty stigma on learners and to support schools and settings with resources and advice to minimise the costs of the school day. In addition to these measures, Welsh Government wishes to raise the awareness of the impacts of poverty on learners by engaging with learner voice and lived experiences as part of a national conversation around poverty. The contract will run for a minimum of three years initially.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: An optional extension period of up to 24 months in total. The Client may only exercise an extension where the Contractor has demonstrated: - satisfactory performance against all standard outputs, project aims and reporting obligations. - compliance with all contractual, statutory, and policy requirements; and - continued ability to deliver value for money.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0615c3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026196-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80100000 - Primary education services

80200000 - Secondary education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£799,867 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
6 Apr 2026 - 5 Apr 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Children North East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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