Tender

Report on the funding of Welsh-medium and bilingual provision in the tertiary education sector

COLEG CYMRAEG CENEDLAETHOL

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Summary of the contracting process

The Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol is seeking a qualified company or consultant to deliver a report on the funding patterns of Welsh-medium and bilingual provision in the tertiary education sector in Wales. This open procurement process falls under the services category and is currently at the Tender stage. The work involves a detailed analysis of the current funding arrangements, examining challenges and opportunities, and offering practical, evidence-based recommendations. Located in Carmarthen, this process has a submission deadline of 17th October 2025. Interested parties must submit their proposals, including evidence of capacity to engage in Welsh or bilingually, by the specified date.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses involved in research and development, higher education services, and adult education services, particularly those offering bilingual capabilities. Suitable candidates would include consultants or organisations with a proven track record in delivering strategic analysis reports and those experienced in educational funding structures. Engaging in this tender could provide business growth by expanding networks within the Welsh education sector and demonstrating proficiency in handling complex educational funding frameworks. Businesses with the capacity for consortium bidding may find additional opportunities within this project.

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Notice Title

Report on the funding of Welsh-medium and bilingual provision in the tertiary education sector

Notice Description

The Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol (the Coleg) wishes to appoint a qualified company or consultant to provide a report on the funding patterns of Welsh-medium and bilingual provision in the tertiary education sector in Wales.The work includes investigating the current funding arrangements relating to Welsh-medium and bilingual provision in the tertiary sector; in-depth consideration of the challenges and opportunities associated with funding this provision, including strategic, geographical and economic considerations; developing a set of practical, evidence-based recommendations for improving and maintaining sustainable funding in this area.The results will be presented in a formal report, following strategic analysis, and include practical solutions for the short and medium term.Please see further details in PDF.NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=156116. (WA Ref:156116)The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia bidding.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-156113
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=156113
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

80300000 - Higher education services

80400000 - Adult and other education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
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
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COLEG CYMRAEG CENEDLAETHOL
Contact Name
Dafydd Trystan
Contact Email
d.trystan@colegcymraeg.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 267610402

Buyer Location

Locality
CARMARTHEN
Postcode
SA31 3EQ
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL42 South West Wales
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Carmarthenshire
Electoral Ward
Carmarthen Town West
Westminster Constituency
Caerfyrddin

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