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Contract for a Music Friendly City Audit

CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

09 Sep 2025 at 09:35

Tender

28 May 2025 at 14:13

Summary of the contracting process

The City & County of Swansea recently completed a public procurement process for a "Contract for a Music Friendly City Audit." This procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on research, development, and consultancy services. The contract was awarded to TRADDODIADAU CERDD CYMRU/MUSIC TRADITIONS WALES (TRAC) LTD, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Neath, Wales. The procurement method involved an open competition, and key stages included the tender and award phases, completed by 9th September 2025. The contract commenced on 18th August and is set to conclude by 6th December 2025, with a total contract value of GBP 30,000.

This procurement engagement provides various opportunities for business growth, especially for firms specialising in research, consultancy, and public relations within the music sector. The audit aims to evaluate the current music ecosystem in Swansea, uncovering insights that may shape future policy and investment strategies. Such tenders encourage competition among SMEs and entities focused on cultural, creative, and consultancy services, allowing businesses to leverage local insights for broader strategic influence. Therefore, companies with expertise in music-related consultancy, evaluation, and development can find this opportunity particularly beneficial in enhancing their market standing and contributing to regional cultural initiatives.

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Notice Title

Contract for a Music Friendly City Audit

Notice Description

Contract Details Notice for the Contract for a Music Friendly City Audit

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052822
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054897-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

79416000 - Public relations services

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Sep 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20258 months ago
Contract Period
17 Aug 2025 - 6 Dec 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA1 3SN
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
TLL18 Swansea

Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Waterfront
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TRADDODIADAU CERDD CYMRU/MUSIC TRADITIONS WALES (TRAC

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