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

Procurement reference

CCBC/PS2926/26/HS

Procurement description

Mae Blynyddoedd Cynnar Cyngor Bwrdeistref Sirol Caerffili (y "Cyngor") yn ceisio contractio gyda sefydliad er mwyn darparu cymorth Cymraeg i leoliadau cyfrwng Cymraeg a Saesneg.

Bydd y contract hwn yn cefnogi'r gwaith o ddatblygu sgiliau iaith Gymraeg ar draws yr holl ddarparwyr gofal plant ledled y fwrdeistref sirol. Bydd yr angen am gymorth yn cael ei nodi ar draws pob math o ddarpariaeth gofal plant cofrestredig gan gynnwys cyfrwng Cymraeg a Saesneg, darparwyr dan gontract Dechrau'n Deg, darparwyr Addysg Blynyddoedd Cynnar, darpariaeth ar ôl ysgol, meithrinfeydd dydd a gwarchodwyr plant. Gall hyn gynnwys darpariaeth gofrestredig a darpariaeth sydd heb ei gofrestru sy'n gweithio tuag at gofrestru.

Caerphilly County Borough Council’s (The “Council”) Early Years are seeking to contract with an organisation for the purpose of providing Welsh Language support for Welsh and English medium settings.

This contract will support the development of Welsh language skills across all childcare providers throughout the county borough. The need for support will be identified and 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.

Mae manylion llawn yn y ddogfen Gwahoddiad i dendro.

Full details are in the Invitation to tender document

Main category

Services

Total value (estimated, excluding VAT)

140000 GBP to 140000GBP

Contract dates (estimated)

01 April 2026, 00:00AM to 31 March 2028, 23:59PM

Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 31 March 2030

Caerphilly County Borough Council

Procedure type

Below threshold - open competition

Is this procurement under a special regime?

Light touch

Is the total value above threshold?

Below threshold

CPV classifications

• 80000000 - Education and training services

Lot value (estimated)

140000 GBP Excluding VAT

168000 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Contract start date (estimated)

01 April 2026, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

31 March 2028, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

31 March 2030, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Description of 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

Award criteria

Tender submission deadline

27 February 2026, 12:00PM

Enquiry deadline

20 February 2026, 17:00PM

Submission address and any special instructions

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 https://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 - fordj1@caerphilly.gov.uk.When 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.

May tenders be submitted electronically?

Yes