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Published 23 Jan 2026, 15:51 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

Cymorth Iaith Gymraeg Ar Gyfer Lleoliadau Gofal Plant – Welsh Language Support for Childcare Settings

Official notice

Authority: Caerphilly County Borough Council (Local council)

ServicesBelow threshold - open competitionBelow thresholdLight touch regimeSME suitableVCSE suitable
Published estimate£140,000≈ £70k / year · £168,000 inc. VAT · 1 value update50% below published estimate
Submissions closed 27 Feb 2026awarded 1 May 2026
Awarded to Menter Iaith Sir Caerffili
Contract term 2 yrsends 31 Mar 2028 · up to 31 Mar 2030 with extensions · starts 1 Apr 2026

What is being bought

Published requirement description

Er mwyn cefnogi datblygiad sgiliau iaith Gymraeg ar draws holl ddarparwyr gofal plant ledled y fwrdeistref sirol. Bydd y gefnogaeth ar gael ar draws pob math o ddarpariaeth gofal plant cofrestredig, gan gynnwys y rhai cyfrwng Cymraeg a Saesneg, darparwyr dan gontract Dechrau’n Deg, darparwyr Addysg y Blynyddoedd Cynnar, darpariaeth ar ôl ysgol, meithrinfeydd dydd a gofalwyr plant. Gall hyn gynnwys darpariaeth gofrestredig a di-gofrestr sy’n gweithio tuag at gofrestru.

Yn dilyn cwblhau Cam Tri o’r broses dendro, mae’r Cyngor wedi ymrwymo i gontract ar gyfer Cymorth Iaith Gymraeg i Leoliadau Gofal Plant gyda’r cynigydd a ffefrir a nodwyd, sef Menter Iaith Sir Caerffili.

To support the development of Welsh language skills across all childcare providers throughout the county borough. The support will be across all types of registered childcare provision including both Welsh and English medium, Flying Start contracted providers, Early Years Education providers, after school provision, day nurseries and childminders. This may include both registered and unregistered provision working towards registration.

Following conclusion of Stage Three of the tender process, the Council has entered into a contract for Welsh Language Support for Childcare Settings with the identified preferred bidder, Menter Iaith Sir Caerffili.

CPV: Education and training services

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · value published
Lot #1AwardedRenewal 2 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£140,000
Contract period: 1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2028 (2 yrs) · up to 31 Mar 2030 with extensionsValue: £140,000 exc. VAT · £168,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: WalesEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: gyda'r opsiwn i ymestyn am hyd at gyfnod pellach o bedwar ar hugain (24) mis With the option to extend for up to a further period of twenty (24) months

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored
  • Ansawdd / Quality: Ansawdd / Quality 80% Bydd y Meini Prawf Ansawdd yn cael eu rhannu'n gategorïau sy'n cynnwys yr is-feini prawf a'r pwysoli canlynol: • Ymateb i'r Tendr 20% • Cyfweliad 30% • Cyflwyniad 30% The Quality Criteria will be divided into categories consisting of the following sub-criteria and weightings: • Tender Response 20% • Interview 30% • Presentation 30% Mae manylion llawn yn y ddogfen Gwahoddiad i dendro. Full details are in the Invitation to tender document
  • Pris / Price 20%: Pris / Price 20% Mae manylion llawn yn y ddogfen Gwahoddiad i dendro. Full details are in the Invitation to tender document.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Below threshold - open competition
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Below threshold
Regulatory regime
Light touch regime
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
23 Jan 2026, 15:51 GMT
Last source update
21 May 2026, 12:24 BST
Authority reference
CCBC/PS2926/26/HS
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-012553
Latest notice
Contract details notice (UK7)
Classification (CPV)
Education and training services
Delivery area
Wales (UKL16)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-060da8 Find a Tender

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: ProContract (Due North) · Who buys & how to bid on ProContract
Supplier login requiredElectronic submission allowed
Access & registration note: Free · short registration with manual review; public opportunity list
Submission deadline
27 Feb 2026, 12:00 GMT
Clarification deadline
20 Feb 2026, 17:00 GMT
Submission channel
Official e-sourcing portal
Electronic submission
Allowed
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Submission address and any special instructions Tenderers must express an interest in this tender by completing the following process:1.Log in to the Proactis Supplier Portal at supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login2 ↗. Click the "Sign Up" option on the Portal homepage (If already registered go to point 11.).3.Enter your correct Organisation Name, Details and Primary Contact Details.4.Please make a note of the Organisation ID and User Name, then click "Register".5.You will then receive an email from the system asking you follow a link to activate your account.6.Please enter the information requested, clicking on the blue arrow to move on to the next stage and follow the instructions ensuring that you enter all applicable details.7.In the Classification section please ensure that you select the Product Classification Codes (CPV Codes)that appear in the tender notice, it is essential that only CPV Codes, specific to your organisation are added to your profile.8.Buyer Selection - At this stage you are required to indicate which Buyer Organisations you would like to register with. Please remember to register with Caerphilly this ensures that you will be alerted to all relevant opportunities.9.Terms & Conditions - Read the terms and conditions of the use of this Supplier Portal and tick the box to denote you have read and understood the terms and that you agree to abide by them. If you do not agree you cannot complete the registration process. Once you have agreed click on the blue arrow to move on to the next stage.10.Insert a password for the admin user and repeat it. The password MUST be between 6 and 50 characters in length. It must contain at least 2 number(s). Once completed select 'Complete Registration' and you willenter the Supplier Home page.11.From the Home Page, go to the "Opportunities" icon, all current opportunities will be listed. Click on the blue arrow under the field 'Show Me' of the relevant opportunity then click to register your interest on the applicable button.12.Refresh your screen by clicking on the opportunities icon located on the left hand side, to view the opportunity click the blue arrow.13.Note the closing date for completion of the relevant project. To find all available documentation please drop down the 'Request Documents' option and click to download all documents.14.You can now either complete your response or "Decline" this opportunity.All queries are to be made via the messaging system on the Proactis portal. Please note we will NOT accept any questions/queries via telephone/email.If you require assistance please contact Jemma Ford 01443 863163 - [email protected] submitting a tender, an e tendering supplier guide has been produced which will help tenderers through completing a tender submission using our Proactis Plaza system.

Timeline

23 Jan 2026 → 21 May 2026 · 8 dates
  1. Planning notice published278 days ago
    23 Jan 2026, 15:51 GMT
  2. Market engagement264 days ago
    6 Feb 2026, 23:59 GMT

    Gall darpar ddarparwyr gysylltu â'r Cyngor i ymgysylltu â chyflenwyr. Cysylltwch â'r cyngor drwy e-bost am ragor o wybodaeth ynghylch y broses dendro gan ddefnyddio'r mewnflwch caffael [email protected]. Y dyddiad cau ar gyfer ymgysylltu â chyflenwyr yw 17:00 ddydd Gwener 06 Chwefror 2026. Cynigir y bydd y tendr yn cael ei gyhoeddi ddydd Llun 09 Chwefror 2026 drwy proactis plaza.

    Prospective providers are able to contact the Council to undertake supplier engagement. Please contact the council via email for further information regarding the tender process using the procurement inbox [email protected]. The closing date for supplier engagement is 17:00 Friday 06 February 2026. It is proposed the tender will be issued Monday 09 February 2026 via proactis plaza.

  3. Next notice expected261 days ago
    9 Feb 2026, 23:59 GMT
  4. Tender notice published259 days ago
    11 Feb 2026, 16:04 GMT
  5. Clarification questions by250 days ago
    20 Feb 2026, 17:00 GMT
  6. Submission deadline244 days ago
    27 Feb 2026, 12:00 GMT
  7. Contract starts211 days ago
    1 Apr 2026, 00:00 BST
  8. Latest notice published161 days ago
    21 May 2026, 12:24 BST

Notice history

8 events · 3 releases on Find a Tender · since 23 Jan 2026
  1. Preliminary market engagement notice published
    23 Jan 2026, 15:51 GMT
    UK2
  2. Tender notice published
    11 Feb 2026, 16:04 GMT
    UK4
  3. Published value updated to £140,000
    11 Feb 2026, 16:04 GMT
    was £139,999
  4. Status changed to active
    11 Feb 2026, 16:04 GMT
  5. Procurement method changed
    11 Feb 2026, 16:04 GMT
  6. Deadline published: 27 Feb 2026, 12:00 GMT
    11 Feb 2026, 16:04 GMT
  7. Contract details notice published
    21 May 2026, 12:24 BST
    UK7
  8. Status changed to complete
    21 May 2026, 12:24 BST

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Awards 1
Awarded value £70,0001 contract exc. VAT
Contracts signed 1latest 1 May 2026
Awarded toValueDateStatus
Menter Iaith Sir Caerffili£70,000 †—Awarded

Contracts

  • Cymorth Iaith Gymraeg Ar Gyfer Lleoliadau Gofal Plant – Welsh Language Support for Childcare Settings · Menter Iaith Sir Caerffili

    Signed
    1 May 2026
    Value
    £70,000
    Period
    1 May 2026 – 31 Mar 2028 · up to 31 Mar 2030 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    Option to extend up to a further period of twenty-four (24) months

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Caerphilly County Borough Council

Contracting authorityPublic authority - sub-central governmentWelsh devolved regulations apply GB-PPON: PWHP-2369-JPYL Penallta House, Tredomen Park, Hengoed, Wales, CF82 7PGContact name, email, phone

Bidders & participating suppliers

1 commercial party on the notice
  • Menter Iaith Sir CaerffiliAwarded supplierGB-PPON: PTGQ-8276-CWHV Porth Tredomen Parc Tredomen, Hengoed, Wales, CF82 7EHContact email

Official documents & specifications (3)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Notices published for this procedure