Tender

ACCESS AUDITS FOR LOCAL AND INDEPENDENT MUSEUMS

LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT

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Tender

20 Jun 2025 at 14:52

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Welsh Government is seeking to engage potential bidders for a tender titled "Access Audits for Local and Independent Museums." This initiative aims to enhance accessibility for all individuals by supporting local and independent museums in working towards the UK Museums Accreditation scheme. The procurement process is managed under the UK's devolved regulations as a Below Threshold - Open Competition, inviting submissions through electronic means. The industry falls within cultural services and equal opportunities consultancy. Located in Cardiff, UK, the tender process is currently in the active tender stage. Critical dates include the end of the tender period on 14th July 2025 and the conclusion of the enquiry period on 7th July 2025, with services set to commence on 1st August 2025 and conclude by 31st March 2026.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in accessibility audits and consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in supporting cultural service providers like museums. It is well-suited to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) given the tender's suitability criteria. Participation in this procurement exercise could foster business growth by enabling companies to enhance their portfolios and gain opportunities within the public sector. The contract is valued at £48,000, with a potential gross amount of £57,600, offering a substantial incentive for entities aiming to expand their services within Wales and beyond.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ACCESS AUDITS FOR LOCAL AND INDEPENDENT MUSEUMS

Notice Description

Through a variety of mechanisms, provide support to improve access for all persons through support for local and independent museums working towards UK Museums Accreditation scheme and/or those due to submit an Accreditation return by December 2027.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055124
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034154-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

98200000 - Equal opportunities consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£48,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£48,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cpsprocurementadvice@gov.wales
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 3NQ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL Wales
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Further Information

Notice Documents

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