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Wrexham Adventure Playgrounds Community Engagement Research Initiative for Wrexham's City of Culture 2029 Bid

WREXHAM COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

24 Jul 2025 at 14:51

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

07 Jul 2025 at 14:39

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Wrexham Adventure Playgrounds Community Engagement Research Initiative" has been completed, with an active contract awarded to the Association of Voluntary Organisations in Wrexham (AVOW) by the Wrexham County Borough Council. This initiative is part of the bidding process for Wrexham's City of Culture 2029. The process was conducted as a direct award without competition, as it fell below the threshold limits. The main industry category involved is research and development services, with the project being carried out in the region of Wrexham (UKL23), United Kingdom. The contract starts on 24 July 2025 and is set to end on 31 March 2026, including a significant milestone for a signature date scheduled for 18 July 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in community engagement and development research to showcase their expertise and expand their impact. Organisations, particularly those operating as social enterprises or SMEs, involved in similar projects can look to work on initiatives that combine cultural development and local government projects. Engaging with such contracts allows businesses to strengthen their portfolios and foster partnerships with local authorities like Wrexham County Borough Council, which plays a pivotal role as a public authority under Welsh devolved regulations. This opportunity can be especially beneficial for businesses aiming to align their services with community-led initiatives and cultural projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Wrexham Adventure Playgrounds Community Engagement Research Initiative for Wrexham's City of Culture 2029 Bid

Notice Description

Wrexham Adventure Playgrounds Community Engagement Research Initiative for Wrexham's City of Culture 2029 Bid awarded to the Association of Voluntary Organisations in Wrexham (AVOW)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055a70
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042888-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£29,996 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
23 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WREXHAM COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Commissioning Procurement and Contract Management Unit
Contact Email
procurement@wrexham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WREXHAM
Postcode
LL11 1AR
Post Town
Llandudno
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL34 Flintshire and Wrexham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Wrexham
Electoral Ward
Grosvenor
Westminster Constituency
Wrexham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASSOCIATION OF VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS IN WREXHAM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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