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Tender for Mid and West Wales Strategic Culture Partnership (MWWSCP)

POWYS COUNTY COUNCIL

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03 Feb 2026 at 11:55

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Powys County Council is currently in the tender stage of a public procurement process titled "Tender for Mid and West Wales Strategic Culture Partnership (MWWSCP)." This procurement falls under the services category and is aimed at enhancing cultural initiatives across Mid and West Wales, including Ceredigion, Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire, and Powys. The initiative is supported by Welsh Government funding to foster regional collaboration in museums, libraries, and archives, related to the Priorities for Culture programme. The project demands the expertise of a competent consultant to create a regional cultural vision and individual cultural plans for the involved local authorities. The procurement process is being conducted via an open method, with documents available on the eTenderWales platform. The tender period concludes on 27th February 2026, with enquiries accepted until 20th February 2026.

This procurement opportunity presents significant potential for business growth, particularly for consultants specializing in business and management consultancy services, as well as cultural service providers. Businesses with a strong background in cultural project development and strategic planning would be ideal candidates to compete for this tender. The expected value of the project is £98,000, making it a valuable prospect for SMEs, as they are considered suitable for this opportunity. Successful participation could lead to future collaborations in public cultural projects and bolster a company's portfolio in government consultancy engagements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tender for Mid and West Wales Strategic Culture Partnership (MWWSCP)

Notice Description

1) Background and Context Mid and West Wales (Ceredigion, Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire and Powys) has secured funding through Welsh Government's Priorities for Culture programme to strengthen regional collaboration and set a clear direction for museums, libraries and archives over the next five years. The Priorities for Culture set out national ambitions for arts, museums, libraries, archives and the historic environment. The policy places culture at the heart of Welsh life and links explicitly to the Well being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015, including the goal of A Wales of vibrant culture and thriving Welsh language. 2) Purpose of the Commission Appoint a creative and experienced consultant to develop: * a shared Regional Cultural Vision for Mid and West Wales aligned to Welsh Government's Priorities for Culture; and * four local authority Cultural Priority Plans (Powys, Ceredigion, Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire), each tailored to local context while reinforcing the regional framework. 3) Objectives The commissioned work will: 1. Translate national Priorities for Culture into a coherent regional vision and local roadmaps, establishing the "golden thread" from national to regional to local delivery. 2. Strengthen collaboration, joint planning and resource efficiency across the region, while safeguarding local autonomy and place based delivery. 3. Provide an evidence based framework that supports future investment, skills development, and sustainable service models for museums, libraries and archives.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06153a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009397-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£98,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£98,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POWYS COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mary Salmon
Contact Email
mary.salmon@powys.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01597826000

Buyer Location

Locality
LLANDRINDOD WELLS
Postcode
LD1 5LG
Post Town
Llandrindod Wells
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL41 Mid Wales
Delivery Location
TLL Wales
Local Authority
Powys
Electoral Ward
Llandrindod South
Westminster Constituency
Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe

Further Information

Notice Documents

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