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Exhibition Services - Wales in Venice 2026

ARTS COUNCIL OF WALES

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23 Oct 2025 at 16:06

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Exhibition Services - Wales in Venice 2026" has reached the award and contract stage. The buying organisation is the Arts Council of Wales, based in Cardiff, UK. This contract, dated 23rd October 2025, involves providing exhibition services during the International Art Exhibition at the Venice Biennale, Italy. The services include planning, implementation, communication, and marketing activities, scheduled from 9th May to 22nd November 2026. The contract was awarded through a direct, below-threshold procurement method without competition, with the main procurement category being services related to museum-exhibition and arts-facility operations.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses in the exhibition and arts management sectors, particularly those with expertise in international event coordination and marketing. Firms that focus on delivering high-quality cultural or artistic exhibitions may find opportunities for growth through potential subcontracting or partnerships. The awarded contract value is £113,300, and it offers a presence at a prestigious event like the Venice Biennale, which can significantly enhance reputation and open up networking channels. Business entities similar to the awarded supplier, Art Events s.r.l., a small to medium enterprise (SME) based in Venice, would be well-suited to compete in such tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Exhibition Services - Wales in Venice 2026

Notice Description

Exhibition Services to include planning and implementation to deliver 'Wales in Venice 2026' exhibition and events in Venice during the International Art Exhibition, Venice Biennale in Italy, open to public from 9 May - 22 November 2026. Services also include communication and marketing of the project in Venice.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d2dc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067980-2025
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

92320000 - Arts-facility operation services

92521100 - Museum-exhibition services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£113,300 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
29 Sep 2025 - 7 Dec 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ARTS COUNCIL OF WALES
Contact Name
Louise Wright
Contact Email
louise.wright@arts.wales
Contact Phone
02920441317

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

ART EVENTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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