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Cynhyrchu a chyhoeddi Canllawiau astudio ac adolygu, yn Gymraeg ac yn Saesneg / Production and publication of Welsh and English Study and Revision Guides

Caerphilly County Borough Council

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Planning

08 Sep 2026 at 08:49

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Caerphilly County Borough Council is managing a procurement for Adnodd to produce and publish bilingual Welsh and English study and revision guides for the second wave of reformed WJEC Made-for-Wales GCSEs and related qualifications. The subjects are Dance; Design and Technology; Digital Media and Film; Digital Technology; Health and Social Care and Childcare; Integrated Science (Single Award); Physical Education and Health; Social Studies; the Sciences (Double Award); and Level 2 Additional Mathematics. The scope covers developing the content, authoring, translation, graphic design, printing, publishing, selling and delivery of a complete set of printed books. The titles must be sold on the open market and kept available for at least five years after publication. Work will be delivered across the United Kingdom.

This procurement is at the planning and pre-market engagement stage; it is an intention to procure, not an invitation to tender. The buyer expects to issue the next notice by 5 October 2026. Two online engagement webinars are scheduled for 24 September 2026 at 3pm and 25 September 2026 at 10.30am, with suppliers asked to attend one session. The planned contract period is 27 November 2026 to 30 November 2027, and resources are expected to be developed and available by 1 November 2027. The maximum budget is £400,000 including VAT, with an estimated value of £320,000 excluding VAT. One contract is planned for the complete resource suite, rather than separate contracts for multiple suppliers per subject. Bidders will need to explain projected sales income and how it reduces project costs and the contract price.

The work will suit publishers, educational content developers, printers, translators, authors and specialist curriculum organisations able to deliver a complete suite rather than isolated titles. Strong candidates will be able to produce accurate Welsh and English editions, manage end-to-end publication and supply, and keep books commercially available for at least five years. The content is expected to provide comprehensive curriculum coverage, scaffolded guidance and useful, innovative assessment support for learners. Resources must be written or supported by educators, subject specialists, examiners and/or consultants, and endorsed by WJEC. Print production is essential; digital materials may be included where there is clear, evidence-based justification of need. Partnerships are permitted, but one lead organisation must take overall responsibility for the bid and subsequent contract. The opportunity is identified as suitable for SMEs and VCSEs.

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Notice Title

Cynhyrchu a chyhoeddi Canllawiau astudio ac adolygu, yn Gymraeg ac yn Saesneg / Production and publication of Welsh and English Study and Revision Guides

Notice Description

Bydd Cyngor Bwrdeistref Sirol Caerffili yn rheoli'r broses gaffael ar ran Adnodd ar gyfer cynhyrchu a chyhoeddi Canllawiau astudio ac adolygu, yn Gymraeg ac yn Saesneg, ar gyfer holl bynciau ton 2 o'r TGAU Arbennig i Gymru Newydd: Addysg Gorfforol ac Iechyd Astudiaethau Cymdeithasol Dawns Dylunio a Thechnoleg Ffilm a Chyfryngau Digidol Gwyddoniaeth Integredig (Gradd Unigol) Iechyd a Gofal Cymdeithasol, a Gofal Plant Technoleg Ddigidol Y Gwyddorau (Dwyradd) Lefel 2 mewn Mathemateg Ychwanegol Yn dilyn cyhoeddi, bydd rhaid I'r cyflenwr llwyddiannus sicrhau fod y teitlau ar werth ar y farchnad agored gan sicrhau y byddent yn parhau i fod ar gael am gyfnod o bum mlynedd o leiaf. Caerphilly County Borough Council will be managing the procurement process on behalf of Adnodd for the production and publication of Welsh and English Study and Revision Guides for the all subjects' that make up the second wave of the reformed WJEC Made-for-Wales GCSEs and related qualifications: Dance Design and Technology Digital Media and Film Digital Technology Health and Social Care, and Childcare Integrated Science (Single Award) Physical Education and Health Social Studies The Sciences (Double Award) Level 2 Additional Mathematics Following publication, the successful supplier must make the titles available for sale on the open market and ensure they remain available for period of at least five years.

Planning Information

Cyhoeddodd Adnodd hysbysiad ar eu gwefan yn hysbysebu'r cyfle. Gellir dod o hyd i'r wybodaeth drwy'r ddolen ganlynol: https://adnodd.gov.wales/commissioning/commissioning-opportunities/commissioning-opportunities/ Mae'r rownd gomisiynu hon yn cynnig cyfle cytundeb sylweddol. Bydd Adnodd yn ystyried cynigion sydd yn darparu cyfres lawn o adnoddau yn unig. Ni fydd Adnodd yn edrych i ddyfarnu contractau lluosog i fwy nag un cyflenwr i ddarparu’r adnoddau hyn fesul pwnc. Mae’r contract ar gyfer cynhyrchu, gwerthu a chyflenwi cyfres gyflawn o lyfrau. Gall cyflenwyr edrych i ffurfio partneriaethau gyda sefydliadau eraill, fodd bynnag, rhaid bod un sefydliad arweiniol a fydd â chyfrifoldeb cyffredinol am y Cais a’r contract dilynol. Bydd y llyfrau yn cael eu cynhyrchu a’u cyhoeddi i’w gwerthu. Dylai pris gwerthu pob teitl fod yn fforddiadwy. Wrth gyflwyno ymatebion, bydd angen i gynigwyr ddangos sut y maen nhw’n bwriadu cyfrifo incwm posib o werthiannau amcangyfrifiedig, a dangos sut mae’r incwm hwn wedi’i ddidynnu o gyfanswm y gyllideb. Uchafswm y gyllideb sydd ar gael yw £400,000.00 (gan gynnwys TAW). Fodd bynnag, oherwydd gwerthiant disgwyliedig yr adnoddau, bydd yn ofynnol i gynigwyr ddangos sut y cyfrifwyd yr incwm gwerthiant a ragwelir a sut bydd yr incwm hwn yn cael ei ddidynnu o gostau cyffredinol y prosiect a phris y contract. Er mwyn cefnogi’r cyfrifiad hwn, gall Adnodd/CBAC ddarparu data niferoedd ymgeiswyr i Gynigwyr sydd â diddordeb. Bydd data’r niferoedd hwn yn cael eu cynnwys yn y Fanyleb pan gaiff ei chyhoeddi. Bydd Adnodd yn ariannu adnoddau newydd sydd: yn ddwyieithog (fersiynau Cymraeg a Saesneg) wedi ei hawduro gan addysgwyr, ymarferwyr pwnc arbenigol, arholwyr a/neu ymgynghorwyr sy’n cynnig cwmpas cwricwlwm cynhwysfawr, canllawiau sgaffaldiau a chymorth asesu gwerthfawr ac arloesol i ddysgwyr wedi eu cymeradwyo gan CBAC wedi’i datblygu, eu cyhoeddi ac ar gael erbyn 1 Tachwedd 2027 Rhaid i’r adnoddau fod ar ffurf print; fodd bynnag, gellir cynnwys deunyddiau digidol fel rhan o gais ar yr amod bod cyfiawnhad clir, wedi’i gefnogi gan dystiolaeth glir o angen. Bydd Adnodd yn cynnal dau weminar ymgysylltu cyn farchnad ar-lein i rannu manylion pellach am y cyfle cyffrous hwn. Cynigir yr un sesiwn ddwywaith, a dylai cyflenwyr fynychu un sesiwn yn unig. Cofrestrwch yma: 24 Medi 2026 am 3 o’r gloch - https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/d7692abb-e769-49f6-8957-2f95f5230b56@4f3f0e52-b734-4164-9409-1b601d147993?source=copyLinkLegacyShareLinkDialog 25 Medi am 10.30 o’r gloch - https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/4e34851f-3454-4094-a6f4-9d62158d0dfd@4f3f0e52-b734-4164-9409-1b601d147993?source=copyLinkLegacyShareLinkDialog Adnodd published a notice on their website advertising the opportunity. The information can be found via the following link: https://adnodd.gov.wales/commissioning/commissioning-opportunities/commissioning-opportunities/ This commission offers a substantial contract opportunity. Adnodd will only consider bids that deliver a full suite of resources. Adnodd will not look to award multiple contracts to more than one supplier to deliver these resources per subject. The contract is for the production, sale and delivery of a complete series of books. Suppliers can look to form partnerships with other specialist organisations, however there must be a single lead organisation who will have overall responsibility for the Bid and subsequent contract. The books will be produced and available for sale. The RRP of each title should be competitive and affordable. The maximum available budget is £400,000.00 (inc. VAT). However, due to the anticipated sale of the resources, Bidders will be required to demonstrate how projected sales income has been calculated and how this income will be deducted from the overall project costs and contract price. To support this calculation, Adnodd/WJEC can provide candidature data to interested Bidders. These figures will be included within the Specification document when it is published. Adnodd will be looking to fund new resources that are:  bilingual (Welsh and English versions)  written by educators, expert subject practitioners, examiners and/or consultants offering comprehensive curriculum coverage, scaffolded guidance and valuable and innovative assessment support for learners endorsed by WJEC  developed and available by 1 November 2027  Resources must be in print format; however, digital materials may also be included in proposals provided there is clear justification, supported by compelling evidence of need. Adnodd will be holding two online pre-market engagement webinars to share further details of this exciting opportunity. The same session will be offered twice, and bidders should only attend one session. Register here: 24th September @3pm https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/d7692abb-e769-49f6-8957-2f95f5230b56@4f3f0e52-b734-4164-9409-1b601d147993?source=copyLinkLegacyShareLinkDialog 25th September @10.30am https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/4e34851f-3454-4094-a6f4-9d62158d0dfd@4f3f0e52-b734-4164-9409-1b601d147993?source=copyLinkLegacyShareLinkDialog

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06f416
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084686-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

22100000 - Printed books, brochures and leaflets

22111000 - School books

22112000 - Textbooks

22121000 - Technical publications

79530000 - Translation services

79800000 - Printing and related services

79822500 - Graphic design services

79970000 - Publishing services

92312210 - Services provided by authors

92312212 - Services related to the preparation of training manuals

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£320,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Oct 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Nov 2026 - 30 Nov 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Caerphilly County Borough Council
Additional Buyers

Adnodd Cyfyngedig

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
TLL Wales
Local Authority
Caerphilly
Electoral Ward
Ystrad Mynach
Westminster Constituency
Caerphilly

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