Scope
Reference
C112/2025/2026
Description
Contract award for Multi- Lingual Learners. The aims of the work are to 1) explore the support offered to multilingual learners with English or Welsh as additional languages (EAL/WAL) across Welsh local authorities, maintained schools (primary, secondary, English and Welsh medium, specialist Additional Learner Needs (ALN) provision), Pupil Referral Units (PRUs) and Education Other Than At School (EOTAS) Provision; and, 2) to examine the effectiveness of existing national guidance and policy in supporting these learners.
The work will comprise of a range of research exercises, including document analysis, qualitative research, co-creation of a toolkit, synthesis and analysis of all data, and reports for publication in both Welsh and English. These reports will be published on the Welsh Government website (Statistics and Research pages).
The research seeks to generate insights and actionable recommendations that will inform future policy decisions and the revision of guidance in this area, including an opportunity to address any potential gaps in national policy.
Contract 1. SUPPORT OFFERED TO MULTILINGUAL LEARNERS WITH ENGLISH OR WELSH AS ADDITIONAL LANGUAGES
Supplier
Contract value
- £75,475 excluding VAT
- £90,570 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
29 September 2025
Contract dates
- 30 September 2025 to 31 May 2026
- Possible extension to 31 August 2026
- 11 months, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
A decision by the WG based on policy requirements and budget availability, any extension will be in line with the WG standard terms of conditions and the specification.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
Contract locations
- UKL - Wales
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - limited competition
Supplier
Miller Research
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTJY-3169-DVVN
Pen y Wyrlod Farm, Llanvetherine,
Abergavenny,
NP7 8RG
United Kingdom
Region: UKL21 - Monmouthshire and Newport
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. SUPPORT OFFERED TO MULTILINGUAL LEARNERS WITH ENGLISH OR WELSH AS ADDITIONAL LANGUAGES
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: CPSProcurementAdvice@gov.wales
Website: http://gov.wales
Region: UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales