Tender

CREATION OF A DIGITAL EXPERIENCE THROUGH THE MINECRAFT PLATFORM

CAREERS WALES

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Summary of the contracting process

Careers Wales, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Welsh Government, is inviting tenders for the creation of a digital experience on the Minecraft platform aimed at Key Stage 2 learners (ages 7-11). This initiative focuses on educating and engaging young learners in enterprise and entrepreneurship as part of the Curriculum for Wales. The procurement, classified under software and IT services categories, is in the tender stage with an end date for submission of 2:00 pm on 23rd January 2026. The project includes an initial build and a three-year maintenance agreement, with a total estimated value of £115,000. The tender process is open, and electronic submissions are preferred, with the response deadline set for 23rd January 2026. Interested parties can liaise via the Sell2Wales platform for more details.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in digital educational tools, particularly those with experience in gamified learning environments and collaborations similar to Minecraft Education projects. Companies with robust capabilities in software development, digital content creation, and platform maintenance are well-suited to apply. The project offers a chance to work closely with a public body to create content that aligns with educational goals, potentially allowing winning bidders to establish a strong foothold in the educational technology sector within Wales. The tender scoring prioritises quality factors such as relevant experience, project delivery, and collaborative efforts, highlighting the importance of a proven track record and innovative approach in the submitters’ proposals.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CREATION OF A DIGITAL EXPERIENCE THROUGH THE MINECRAFT PLATFORM

Notice Description

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd (CCDG) is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Welsh Government trading as Gyrfa Cymru Careers Wales, we are contracted to provide an all age, independent and impartial careers information, advice and guidance service for Wales.We support the Welsh Government's strategic objectives as identified in the Programme for Government and related Welsh Government policies.Part of our remit is to support the delivery of Careers and Work-Related Experiences (CWRE) in primary, secondary and special school settings, as part of the Curriculum for Wales. Careers Wales is responsible for the delivery of the Welsh Government supported "Big Ideas Wales" project in education settings across Wales, which is intended to promote enterprise and entrepreneurship to learners. Further details of the Big Ideas Wales project can be accessed via the Big Ideas Wales websiteTenders may be submitted in Welsh or English. In all aspects of this procurement process, tenders submitted in Welsh will be given equal consideration to those submitted in English.Careers Wales is looking to create a digital experience, aimed at Key Stage 2 learners (7-11 years) to educate and engage learners about enterprise and entrepreneurship through the Minecraft platform. We expect the final product to offer gamified learning activities to promote and inspire entrepreneurial thinking with a specific Welsh element.We are tendering to appoint an external Minecraft builder to work with Careers Wales and key stakeholders on the development of this product.The indicative value of this tender will be PS115,000.The contract value will cover the initial build plus a three-year maintenance agreement (to cover bug fixes and/or issues related to platform upgrades).The contract will also include future development work within the three-year period following the delivery of the product, should funds become available.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=159766.The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. The tenders should be submitted in electronic format by 2:00pm on Friday 23rd January 2026. Tenders received after the due date and time will not be considered.(WA Ref:159766)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-159766
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=159766
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

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20256 days ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 20264 weeks to go
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAREERS WALES
Contact Name
Paul Powell
Contact Email
Not specified
Contact Phone
+44 2920846578

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 2HH
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

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