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Research on the role of the Set up and Succeed programme in expanding Welsh-medium early years provision into the future

LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT

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10 Feb 2026 at 10:49

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Welsh Government awarded the contract titled "Research on the role of the Set up and Succeed programme in expanding Welsh-medium early years provision into the future" to Arad Research. This procurement relates to the services industry category, particularly focusing on research and development. The process used a limited procurement method below the threshold, indicating a light-touch regime. Based in Cardiff, the initiative aims to explore and expand Welsh-medium childcare provisions. The contract, which was completed through an award dated 10 February 2026, is active from 9 February 2026 to 6 October 2026, with a potential extension of up to eight weeks.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in research and consultancy, particularly those with an interest in educational and childcare services. Such businesses can leverage this contract to enhance their portfolio in providing targeted research and consultancy services to government-led initiatives. With the Welsh Government's commitment to expanding language provision services, firms with a strategic focus on educational development and bilingual programmes could find substantial growth and collaboration potential in participating in similar future tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Research on the role of the Set up and Succeed programme in expanding Welsh-medium early years provision into the future

Notice Description

The aim of this work is to investigate the role of Set up and Succeed in efforts to expand Welsh-medium childcare and early years provision. The considerations for a programme to further develop Welsh-medium childcare and early years provision in the future will be explored, along with the future of the programme, while understanding the needs of the sector and how the sector has changed.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064c12
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011714-2026
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

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£52,125 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
9 Feb 2026 - 6 Oct 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
laurabeth.davies@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

ARAD RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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