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02 Jul 2026 at 13:00

Summary of the contracting process

Cardiff Council has completed a contracting process for a city-wide phonics programme aimed at schools, known as "Monster Phonics." The procurement process fell under the education and training services category and was conducted through a direct procurement method, classified as below threshold - without competition. This contract signifies Cardiff Council's commitment to enhancing educational services across the region (UKL22). The contract was awarded on 13th February 2026 to Monster Phonics, with the service period commencing on 31st March 2026 and ending on 31st March 2029, potentially extending until 2032. This stage of procurement is marked as "complete," and the associated contract status is "active".

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those offering innovative teaching methodologies. Given that the procurement method was direct and without competition, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with tailored educational solutions, particularly those classified under the services category, may find similar future opportunities beneficial. This project not only supports educational development within Cardiff but also highlights potential collaboration opportunities with public authorities across the United Kingdom.

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Notice Title

Monster Phonics

Notice Description

City Wide Phonics programme for schools

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c26f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062287-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£170,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Feb 20265 months ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARDIFF COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 4UW
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
Butetown
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MONSTER PHONICS

Further Information

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