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

POWYS COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

27 May 2026 at 13:59

Tender

03 Feb 2026 at 11:55

Summary of the contracting process

Powys County Council has successfully awarded a contract under the title "Tender for Mid and West Wales Strategic Culture Partnership (MWWSCP)", aimed at enhancing regional collaboration for cultural development across Mid and West Wales. The project encompasses the regions of Ceredigion, Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire, and Powys, focusing on museums, libraries, and archives. Golwg has been awarded this contract, valued at £100,000, with the contract period running from 30 May 2026 to 31 October 2026. This procurement, conducted through an open, below-threshold competition, aligns with Welsh Government’s Priorities for Culture programme and the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015, reflecting the ambition for a vibrant Welsh culture and language. The award was completed on 10 April 2026, transitioning from an active tender process initiated earlier in February 2026.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for consultants and businesses involved in cultural consultancy and management. By participating in this project, businesses can engage with regional cultural planning and development, fostering long-term relationships with regional councils. Ideal participants include those with expertise in arts management, community development, and strategic consultancy services. Given the nature of the project, involving multiple local authorities and aiming at enhancing cultural infrastructure, it offers prospects for growth, innovation, and sustainability in the cultural sector. With Golwg, an SME, as the awarded supplier, this contract demonstrates the potential for small to medium enterprises to contribute significantly to regional cultural initiatives.

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Notice Title

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

Notice Description

1) Mid and West Wales (Ceredigion, Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire and Powys) 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 to 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: * Translate national Priorities for Culture into a coherent regional vision and local roadmaps, establishing the "golden thread" from national to regional to local delivery. * Strengthen collaboration, joint planning and resource efficiency across the region, while safeguarding local autonomy and place based delivery. * Provide an evidence based framework that supports future investment, skills development, and sustainable service models for museums, libraries and archives.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06153a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049795-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

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
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
29 May 2026 - 31 Oct 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POWYS COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GOLWG

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