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Accreditation Support (Mat Leave Cover)

LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT

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15 Dec 2025 at 09:25

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Welsh Government has recently completed the tendering process for the role of 'Accreditation Support (Mat Leave Cover)' within the museums sector in Wales, under the procurement ID C260/2025/2026. This position was intended to cover a temporary reduction in capacity within the museums development team, offering support until 9 January 2027. The tender falls under the category of services related to library, archives, museums, and other cultural services and employs a limited competition procurement method, conducted below a specified threshold. The contract, valued at £48,000 (gross value £57,600) started on 8 December 2025 and was signed on 5 December 2025. The buying organisation for this tender is the Welsh Government, located in Cardiff, UK.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in museum support services, particularly those experienced in accreditation processes. With Samuel Rowlands Projects, an SME based in Patchway, successfully awarded the contract, other similar enterprises may consider engaging in future tenders from the Welsh Government for similar projects. Given the focus on advising and mentoring museums, those with expertise in museum management and accreditation will find such opportunities highly attractive. The tender addresses a niche industry, fostering growth opportunities for small and medium-sized businesses with unique skills tailored to cultural and heritage management within Wales.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Accreditation Support (Mat Leave Cover)

Notice Description

Due to a temporary reduction in capacity within the Welsh Government's museums development team, we are seeking a museum professional who can manage the Museum Accreditation Scheme in Wales up to 09 January 2027. This will include: * assessing Accreditation applications, returns and provisional reviews * providing advice and support to museums with Working Towards Accreditation (WTA) status, and reviewing eligibility reviews from museums seeking WTA status * providing advice and support to museums that are part of the scheme with regards to applications. * Providing mentor support and continue established communications and initiatives as appropriate.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f558
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082743-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited 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
£48,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
8 Dec 2025 - 9 Jan 2027 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
LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cpsadvice@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

SAMUEL ROWLANDS PROJECTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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