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Digital Skills Training for Cultural Organisations in Wales

LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT

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16 Dec 2025 at 12:14

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Welsh Government has awarded a contract for "Digital Skills Training for Cultural Organisations in Wales," under its Corporate Procurement Services in Cardiff. This procurement, initiated as a tender, falls under the services category and employs a limited competition method below the threshold. The programme consists of standalone courses tailored to support workforce development and enhance digital skills within Wales' cultural sector. The contract, signed on 4th December 2025, spans from December 2025 until April 2026, with a possible extension until May 2026. The value of the contract is £58,200 GBP, and The Audience Agency, located in Warrington, has been appointed as the supplier.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in training services, particularly those focusing on digital skills development. SMEs with expertise in designing and delivering specialized training courses that cater to varying levels of digital maturity will find this contract advantageous for business growth. The programme's focus on enhancing digital confidence aligns with current industry needs, offering potential for companies to establish themselves as leaders in digital transformation within the cultural sector in Wales. Additionally, this contract sets a precedent for engaging with public sector procurement processes, paving the way for future business opportunities in similar initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Digital Skills Training for Cultural Organisations in Wales

Notice Description

To procure the services of a training provider to design and deliver a digital skills training programme which meets the needs of cultural organisations in Wales. The programme will consist of a suite of standalone courses, each focused on a distinct digital topic. Course content will support workforce development, enhance digital confidence, and encourage new ways of working across varying levels of digital maturity.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f69f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083314-2025
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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£58,200 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
8 Dec 2025 - 7 Apr 2026 1-6 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
LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cpsprocurementadvice@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

THE AUDIENCE AGENCY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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