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Climate Justice and Nature Connection Consortium - Scoping Exercise

ARTS COUNCIL OF WALES

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Award

15 Aug 2025 at 14:00

Tender

03 Jul 2025 at 12:41

Summary of the contracting process

The Arts Council of Wales has recently awarded a contract for a scoping exercise titled "Climate Justice and Nature Connection Consortium," focusing on environmental and land manager organisations to foster opportunities for artists engaging with nature. Located in Cardiff, United Kingdom, the procurement falls under the industry category of 'Research and development consultancy services.' The contract was awarded on 13th August 2025, with a gross value of £20,000, and will run from 29th August 2025 to 31st March 2026. The procurement process was conducted using an open method, involving a below-threshold competition, and has progressed from planning and tender to the awarding stage. The bidding process saw five submissions, all from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and was overseen by Judith Musker Turner of the Arts Council of Wales.

This contract offers a valuable opportunity for businesses with a strong background in research consultancy, particularly those skilled in scoping exercises and fundraising, to contribute to the development of cross-sector collaborations. Organisations or freelancers experienced in arts and environmental partnerships are well-suited to drive the consortium's efforts, including scheduling and facilitating meetings that will strategically link arts and environmental initiatives in Wales. Successful bidders will play a pivotal role in shaping a new consortium model, advocating for the arts within environmental contexts, and setting the groundwork for future sustainable projects. Engaging in this project could provide businesses with unparalleled exposure in both the cultural and environmental sectors, driving growth through innovative partnerships and diversified involvement in climate justice initiatives.

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Notice Title

Climate Justice and Nature Connection Consortium - Scoping Exercise

Notice Description

For a Service Provider to support the Arts Council of Wales in scoping out the possibility of a 'climate justice and nature connection consortium' of environmental and land manager organisations who have been creating opportunities for artists and creative individuals working on connection to nature, and reviewing options for the structure, constitution and funding of the group.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05584c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049196-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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


CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£16,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£16,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£16,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
28 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ARTS COUNCIL OF WALES
Contact Name
Judith Musker Turner
Contact Email
judith.muskerturner@arts.wales
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 5AL
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Butetown
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BUTCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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