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title: "Research on the role of the Set up and Succeed programme in expanding Welsh-medium early years provision into the future"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064c12"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2026-02-10"
---

# Research on the role of the Set up and Succeed programme in expanding Welsh-medium early years provision into the future

Buyer: LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064c12

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## Summary

The Welsh Government awarded the contract titled "Research on the role of the Set up and Succeed programme in expanding Welsh-medium early years provision into the future" to Arad Research. This procurement relates to the services industry category, particularly focusing on research and development. The process used a limited procurement method below the threshold, indicating a light-touch regime. Based in Cardiff, the initiative aims to explore and expand Welsh-medium childcare provisions. The contract, which was completed through an award dated 10 February 2026, is active from 9 February 2026 to 6 October 2026, with a potential extension of up to eight weeks.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in research and consultancy, particularly those with an interest in educational and childcare services. Such businesses can leverage this contract to enhance their portfolio in providing targeted research and consultancy services to government-led initiatives. With the Welsh Government's commitment to expanding language provision services, firms with a strategic focus on educational development and bilingual programmes could find substantial growth and collaboration potential in participating in similar future tenders.

## Notice

The aim of this work is to investigate the role of Set up and Succeed in efforts to expand Welsh-medium childcare and early years provision. The considerations for a programme to further develop Welsh-medium childcare and early years provision in the future will be explored, along with the future of the programme, while understanding the needs of the sector and how the sector has changed.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011714-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 9 Feb 2026 - 6 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £52,125 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF10 3NQ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Cathays |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff South and Penarth |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ARAD RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 10 Feb 2026 at 10:49 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011714-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011714-2026
  10th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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