Planning

Coastal Capacity building

LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT

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22 May 2026 at 10:49

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19 May 2026 at 13:48

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the Welsh Government, involves a planned tender for a Coastal Capacity building project. This initiative, currently in the planning stage, seeks to establish a grant fund and involves services under the business and management consultancy category. Located in Cardiff, United Kingdom, the tender has an estimated gross value of £2.4 million, with the contract period anticipated from 1st April 2027 to 31st March 2030. The industry type is public authority within central government regulations, and the tender offers opportunities for both SMEs and VCSEs. A future notice date is set for 1st October 2026, indicating further developments in the procurement process.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in management consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in capacity building. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to participate, as the procurement is designed with suitability for these entities in mind. Companies with aspirations to engage in governmental contracts will find this a fruitful opportunity, offering a substantial contract value and a defined timeline, allowing successful bidders to plan long-term business strategies and secure government partnerships. The involvement in such a high-value and strategically important project can enhance a business’s profile and lead to further opportunities in public sector engagements.

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Notice Title

Coastal Capacity building

Notice Description

Contract to operate a Coastal Capacity building grant fund Please note this requirement is indictive only and is being provided for market transparency, policy decisions on requirements and funding have not been confirmed.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069c07
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047720-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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