Scope
Reference
C299/2025/2026
Description
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.
Contract 1. Research on the role of the Set up and Succeed programme in expanding Welsh-medium early years provision into the future
Supplier
Contract value
- £52,125 excluding VAT
- £62,550 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
9 February 2026
Contract dates
- 9 February 2026 to 6 October 2026
- Possible extension to 8 December 2026
- 10 months
Description of possible extension:
8 weeks time only extension
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
Contract locations
- UKL - Wales
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - limited competition
Special regime
Light touch
Supplier
Arad Research
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNMH-1212-XZHR
8 Columbus Walk, Brigantine Place
Cardiff
CF10 4BY
United Kingdom
Email: sioned@aradresearch.com
Region: UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Research on the role of the Set up and Succeed programme in expanding Welsh-medium early years provision into the future
Contracting authority
Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQYQ-3841-BHTP
Gwasanaethau Caffael Corfforaethol / Corporate Procurement Services
Cardiff
CF10 3NQ
United Kingdom
Email: laurabeth.davies@gov.wales
Website: http://gov.wales
Region: UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales