--- title: "Report on the funding of Welsh-medium and bilingual provision in the tertiary education sector" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-156113" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-156113" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-156113.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-156113.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "COLEG CYMRAEG CENEDLAETHOL" published: "2025-09-25" --- # Report on the funding of Welsh-medium and bilingual provision in the tertiary education sector Buyer: COLEG CYMRAEG CENEDLAETHOL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-kuma6s-156113 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-156113) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-156113.json) ## Summary 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. ## Notice 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. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=156113 | | 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 | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Sep 2025 | | Submission deadline | 17 Oct 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Not specified | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | COLEG CYMRAEG CENEDLAETHOL | | Locality | CARMARTHEN | | Post town | Swansea | | Postcode | SA31 3EQ | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL42 South West Wales | | Local authority | Carmarthenshire | | Electoral ward | Carmarthen Town West | | Westminster constituency | Caerfyrddin | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development - 80300000 - Higher education services - 80400000 - Adult and other education services ## Release History - 25 Sep 2025 at 13:55 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=156113 ## Documents - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=SEP547488&idx=1 25th September 2025 - Gwahoddiad i gyflwyno pris - gwaith cyllidol - CY - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=SEP547488&idx=2 25th September 2025 - Invitation to provide a price - funding report ## Notice URLs - http://www.colegcymraeg.ac.uk - http://www.gwerthwchigymru.llyw.cymru - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=156116 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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