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A Recognition Scheme for Welsh Museum

LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT

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08 Jul 2025 at 14:46

Summary of the contracting process

The Welsh Government, through its Corporate Procurement Services in Cardiff, has completed a tender for the development of a new recognition scheme for local and independent museums in Wales, labelled "A Recognition Scheme for Welsh Museum." This procurement falls under the industry category of library, archives, museums, and other cultural services. The procurement process was realised via a direct procurement method, categorised as below threshold without competition, and is currently in the 'Award' stage. The contract, valued at £64,830, began on the 26th of June 2025 and is set to conclude on the 25th of December 2025, with the legal basis being the UKPGA of 2023.

This contract presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the cultural services industry, particularly those specialising in museum services and related areas, to engage with the public sector. The project involves strategic recognition scheme development, potentially enabling participating businesses to gain industry recognition and experience within the government procurement landscape. The awarded supplier, Headland Design Associates, demonstrates the kind of entity well-suited for such initiatives, signifying prospects for companies skilled in handling both administrative and creative aspects of procurement contracts.

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Notice Title

A Recognition Scheme for Welsh Museum

Notice Description

Phase 3 of the development of a new 'recognition' type scheme for local and independent museums in Wales.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055b5b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038333-2025
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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£64,830 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
25 Jun 2025 - 25 Dec 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Sara Maggs
Contact Email
sara.maggs@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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HEADLAND DESIGN ASSOCIATES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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