Tender

Dysgu - Wefan / Website

DYSGU

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Summary of the contracting process

Dysgu, a newly established Arm’s Length Body of the Welsh Government, is seeking to develop a new bilingual website that is both user-friendly and mobile-compliant. The contract involves web development, staff training, and hosting for a period of 2 years, with a potential 12-month extension. The main procurement category is goods, and it employs an open procurement method within the industry categories identified as World Wide Web site design and operation host services. Phase 1 of the project should be live by 18 May 2026, with full completion by 1 September 2026. The tender process, currently in the tender stage, was initiated on 4 February 2026, with submissions due by 20 February 2026, 17:00 UTC.

This tender offers substantial growth potential for businesses experienced in accessible and bilingual web development, particularly those familiar with adhering to WCAG 2.2 AA standards and WordPress. Companies with expertise in government design systems, user-centric approaches, and sustainable web design practices (such as image compression and efficient coding) are well-suited. The requirement for strong collaboration with a startup team also provides a unique opportunity for businesses aiming to expand their portfolio in government contracts and sustainability-focused digital solutions in Wales.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Dysgu - Wefan / Website

Notice Description

Dysgu yn gofyn am ddyfynbris ffurfiol mewn perthynas a datblygu gwefan ddwyieithog newydd sy'n llawn ysbrydoliaeth, yn hawdd ei defnyddio, yn gydnaws a ffonau symudol ac yn gwbl hygyrch.Un o Gyrff Hyd Braich Llywodraeth Cymru yw Dysgu, sydd newydd ei ffurfio, ac sy'n gweithredu'n unol a Chylch Gwaith hyd at 2026. Mae Dysgu yn sefydliad cenedlaethol sy'n darparu dysgu proffesiynol a chymorth arweinyddiaeth i ysgolion a lleoliadau a gynhelir yng Nghymru. Mae copi o ganllawiau brand llawn Dysgu ynghlwm wrth yr e-bost hwn.Bydd y contract yn gysylltiedig a'r dasg o ddatblygu'r wefan, hyfforddi staff arni a'i lletya am gyfnod o 2 flynedd, gyda'r posibilrwydd o roi estyniad am gyfnod o 12 mis pellach. Bydd angen i gam 1 y wefan fod yn fyw erbyn dydd Llun 18 Mai 2026 a bydd angen i'r wefan fod wedi'i chwblhau (cam 2) ac yn fyw erbyn dydd Mawrth 1 Medi 2026.Dysgu is requesting a formal quote on the development of a new inspiring, user friendly, mobile-compliant and fully accessible, bilingual website.Dysgu is a newly formed Arm's Length Body of the Welsh Government with a Remit to 2026. Dysgu is a national organisation delivering professional learning and leadership support to maintained schools and settings in Wales. A copy of Dysgu's full brand guidelines is attached to this email.The contract will cover the development of the website, staff training and hosting for a 2-year period, with the possibility for extension for a further 12 months. Phase 1 of the website will need to be live by Monday 18 May 2026 and the website's completion (phase 2) will need to be live by Tuesday 1 September 2026.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=161151. (WA Ref:161151)The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia bidding.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-161151
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=161151
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72413000 - World wide web (www) site design services

72415000 - World wide web (www) site operation host services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 20262 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
DYSGU
Contact Name
Charlotte Thomas
Contact Email
charlotte.thomas@dysgu.llyw.cymru
Contact Phone
+44 7784237123

Buyer Location

Locality
BRIDGEND
Postcode
CF31 9RX
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bridgend
Electoral Ward
Oldcastle
Westminster Constituency
Bridgend

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