CREATION OF A DIGITAL EXPERIENCE THROUGH THE MINECRAFT PLATFORM

Contract details

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ID:

160936

OCID:

ocds-kuma6s-159766

Contract type:

Services

Procedure type:

Open

Contract award notice ref:

JAN583146

Internal ref:

Portal Ref: 160936

Contact catergory:

C - Local contract let on behalf of one buyer

Buyer:

Careers Wales

Primary CPV code:

N/a

Additional CPV code(s):

Is framework:

No

Carbon reduction plan:

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Description:

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd (CCDG) is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Welsh Government trading as Gyrfa Cymru Careers Wales, we are contracted to provide an all age, independent and impartial careers information, advice and guidance service for Wales. We support the Welsh Government’s strategic objectives as identified in the Programme for Government and related Welsh Government policies. Part of our remit is to support the delivery of Careers and Work-Related Experiences (CWRE) in primary, secondary and special school settings, as part of the Curriculum for Wales. Careers Wales is responsible for the delivery of the Welsh Government supported “Big Ideas Wales” project in education settings across Wales, which is intended to promote enterprise and entrepreneurship to learners. Further details of the Big Ideas Wales project can be accessed via the Big Ideas Wales websiteTenders may be submitted in Welsh or English. In all aspects of this procurement process, tenders submitted in Welsh will be given equal consideration to those submitted in English. Careers Wales is looking to create a digital experience, aimed at Key Stage 2 learners (7-11 years) to educate and engage learners about enterprise and entrepreneurship through the Minecraft platform. We expect the final product to offer gamified learning activities to promote and inspire entrepreneurial thinking with a specific Welsh element. We are tendering to appoint an external Minecraft builder to work with Careers Wales and key stakeholders on the development of this product. The indicative value of this tender will be £115,000. The contract value will cover the initial build plus a three-year maintenance agreement (to cover bug fixes and/or issues related to platform upgrades). The contract will also include future development work within the three-year period following the delivery of the product, should funds become available.

Purchasing team:

N/a

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Contract dates

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Date awarded:

30 January 2026

Start date:

02 February 2026

End date:

02 August 2026

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Contract extensions

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Extended contract end date:

-

Max extension options available:

3 (months)

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Additional information

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Additional information:

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Contact details

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Contract name:

Paul Powell

Contract email:

N/a

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