---
title: "Award of Ceredigion - Pre-School Referral Scheme for Children with Additional Needs/Disabilities"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0604ce"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CYNGOR SIR CEREDIGION COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-24"
---

# Award of Ceredigion - Pre-School Referral Scheme for Children with Additional Needs/Disabilities

Buyer: CYNGOR SIR CEREDIGION COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0604ce

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## Summary

Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County Council has completed the award process for the "Pre-School Referral Scheme for Children with Additional Needs/Disabilities" contract. This initiative falls under the community, social, personal, and health services industry category, aimed at supporting children from the age of two until they commence school education. The procurement was conducted using an open method, beneath the threshold, ensuring an inclusive competition. The award was finalised on 24th March 2026, with MUDIAD MEITHRIN CYF being the designated supplier. The contract period begins on 1st April 2026 and is set to end by 31st March 2028, with the option of a 24-month extension based on mutual consent.

This tender underscores growth opportunities for businesses capable of delivering specialised community and educational services. With a total contract value of £489,600, businesses with expertise in providing social work, educational training, and health services are well-suited to thrive in this competitive environment. The "lightTouch" regime facilitates distinct services for varied customer needs. Companies, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, that focus on technical expertise can leverage a strong 80% quality criterion, tapping into local needs within the Welsh region. This contract represents a significant opportunity for experienced service providers to expand their offerings and strengthen their footprint in public sector initiatives.

## Notice

Ceredigion County Council is awarding a contract for the delivery of the Pre-School Referral Schemes, a service that ensures that children and young people with a disability and/or additional needs can access Pre-School Referral Schemes from the term the reach 2 years old to when they reach school age.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: An optional extension period of up to 24 months depending on the agreement of all parties.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026839-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £408,000 |
| Lots value | £408,000 |
| Awards value | £408,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CYNGOR SIR CEREDIGION COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | ABERAERON |
| Post town | Swansea |
| Postcode | SA46 0PA |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL41 Mid Wales |
| Local authority | Ceredigion |
| Electoral ward | Aberaeron and Aberarth |
| Westminster constituency | Ceredigion Preseli |
| Delivery location | TLL14 South West Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MUDIAD MEITHRIN CYF |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services
- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 24 Mar 2026 at 13:54 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026839-2026
- 13 Jan 2026 at 14:52 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002729-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026839-2026
  24th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002729-2026
  13th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ceredigion.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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