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Quinquennial Review into the Sufficiency of the Welsh Medium ALP

LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Quinquennial Review into the Sufficiency of the Welsh Medium ALP" has reached the award stage as of 12 August 2025. Conducted by the Welsh Government, headquartered in Cardiff, this tender falls under the services category, specifically focusing on research and development services and related consultancy. The primary objective is to assess the sufficiency of Welsh medium additional learning provision in line with the Additional Learning Needs and Education Tribunal (Wales) Act 2018. This procurement was carried out via the CCS Research and Insights Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS), but no contract notice was published for this opportunity. The contract was awarded to Arad Consulting Ltd on 25 July 2025, confirming the active engagement in this initiative.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in educational provisions and policy analysis. Given the focus on Welsh medium education, companies with a background in bilingual education systems or those experienced in working within Wales might find this particularly relevant. Businesses looking to leverage the DPS method for future procurement could also benefit from engaging in similar processes, enhancing their portfolio and establishing stronger ties within the public sector of Wales.

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Notice Title

Quinquennial Review into the Sufficiency of the Welsh Medium ALP

Notice Description

The Welsh Government is seeking to commission a review into the sufficiency of Welsh medium additional learning provision (WM ALP) in Wales. A key aim of this review will be to establish a baseline understanding of the availability and delivery of WM ALP, and to understand how the provisions outlined in the Additional Learning Needs and Education Tribunal (Wales) Act 2018 (ALN Act), designed to drive progress towards a bilingual system, are being implemented in practice.Procurement run under the CCS Research and Insights DPS (RM6126).No contract notice published in relation to this opportunity.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-154540
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=154540
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
James Roberts
Contact Email
james.roberts@gov.wales
Contact Phone
+44 3000257095

Buyer Location

Locality
CAERDYDD / 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 CONSULTING

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