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WNT Studio Welsh National Service: a six-week in-house residency based at the Civic Centre in Swansea

CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA

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19 Dec 2025 at 15:59

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City & County of Swansea has awarded a contract for the WNT Studio Welsh National Service, a six-week in-house residency taking place at the Civic Centre in Swansea. This project, supported by SPF funding, aims to pilot a scalable residency model bringing together various creative talents, including actors, writers, directors, and other support staff, to collaborate on Welsh writing. The procurement process was conducted through a direct method below the threshold without competition, concluding with the award on 19 December 2025. The primary industry category is artistic services, under CPV code 92312000, and the contract was signed on 21 November 2025, with a project period from 21 November to 5 December 2025.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses involved in the arts and creative industries, particularly those specialising in partnership and collaboration settings. The project is suitable for companies that excel in fostering cultural and artistic development through innovative residency models. With the Welsh National Theatre identified as a key supplier, larger organisations with similar expertise in managing or participating in artistic residencies or similarly structured projects may find such opportunities advantageous for broadening their service offerings and expanding their portfolio within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WNT Studio Welsh National Service: a six-week in-house residency based at the Civic Centre in Swansea

Notice Description

Welsh National Theatre (WNT) will use this SPF funding to pilot its WNT Studio Welsh National Service: a six-week in-house residency based at the Civic Centre in Swansea. This proof of concept will test a scalable residency model that brings together a group of creatives over a 6-week period to collaborate on both new and existing Welsh writing. The group will consist of actors, writers, directors, producers, technicians, dramaturgs and support staff to workshop Welsh work and creative collaboration skills in a supported environment.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fac2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085067-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92312000 - Artistic 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
19 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
21 Nov 2025 - 5 Dec 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@swansea.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA1 3SN
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Waterfront
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WELSH NATIONAL THEATRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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