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Award for Strategic, Economic, Commercial and Organisational Advisory Services for the National Library of Wales

The National Library of Wales

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

07 Aug 2026 at 15:19

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

26 Jun 2026 at 11:17

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Library of Wales appointed a consultancy to provide strategic, economic, commercial and organisational advisory services. The work supports the Library’s 2025–2030 strategy and potential capital, operational and organisational initiatives, including estate and infrastructure investment, new service and delivery models, commercialisation, income generation, organisational transformation and cultural regeneration. The first commission is preparation of a Programme Business Case for additional estate to increase long-term storage capacity, resilience and strategic development. The wider advisory service covers early-stage options appraisal, programme and business case preparation, commercial, economic and financial analysis, and implementation planning. Services are delivered for the National Library of Wales in Wales, within the United Kingdom. The procurement is classified as consultancy, research and business management services, with a cultural-services context.

This procurement reached award stage and is complete. The National Library of Wales awarded the contract to 31TEN CONSULTING LIMITED on 7 August 2026. The awarded value is £120,000 excluding VAT (£144,000 including VAT). It used a below-threshold open competition, with seven bids received. The contract runs from 21 August 2026 to 20 August 2029, with a possible two-year extension to 20 August 2031. The initial contract covers the Programme Business Case, with possible future call-off contracts for additional work. Tenders were due by 21 July 2026 at 12:00, and enquiries closed on 14 July 2026 at 17:00. Evaluation weighted quality at 80% and commercial price at 20%. Quality covered relevant case studies, team structure and resourcing, method statements, understanding of the Library’s context and added value, and the first commission scenario.

This award indicates demand for a multidisciplinary advisory consultancy able to support a Welsh public-sector cultural organisation through strategic development and transformation. A credible competitor for a future requirement would need experience producing robust programme and business cases, developing and assessing options, and providing commercial, economic and financial analysis. It would also need to translate evidence into practical implementation plans and advise on capital investment, estate development, service models, commercialisation and organisational change. Relevant case studies, a well-structured and adequately resourced team, clear method statements, and an understanding of the National Library of Wales’s context were central to the successful bid. Familiarity with HM Treasury Green Book and Better Business Cases principles, Welsh Government requirements, and cultural or library-sector environments would strengthen future competitiveness.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award for Strategic, Economic, Commercial and Organisational Advisory Services for the National Library of Wales

Notice Description

Award notice for Strategic, Economic, Commercial and Organisational Advisory Services for the National Library of Wales **English Below** Gwasanaethau Cynghori Strategol, Economaidd, Masnachol a Sefydliadol ar gyfer Llyfrgell Genedlaethol CymruMae Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru yn cychwyn ar gyfnod o ddatblygiad strategol a thrawsnewid sylweddol i gefnogi ei Strategaeth ar gyfer 2025-2030. Mae hyn yn cynnwys amrywiaeth o fentrau cyfalaf, gweithredol a sefydliadol posibl sydd a'r nod o sicrhau cynaliadwyedd, hygyrchedd a pherthnasedd hirdymor casgliadau, gwasanaethau ac ystad y Llyfrgell.Fel Corff a Noddir gan Lywodraeth Cymru, rhaid i Lyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru sicrhau bod pob buddsoddiad strategol a phob penderfyniad mawr yn seiliedig ar dystiolaeth gadarn, cynllunio ariannol cadarn, a chydymffurfiaeth ag egwyddorion Llyfr Gwyrdd Trysorlys EF a Gwell Achosion Busnes, yn ogystal a gofynion Llywodraeth Cymru.Dros y blynyddoedd nesaf, mae Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru yn rhagweld yr angen i ddatblygu a chyflawni amrywiaeth o brosiectau a rhaglenni, a all gynnwys:* Buddsoddiad cyfalaf mewn ystad ac isadeiledd* Datblygu gwasanaethau a modelau cyflawni newydd* Mentrau masnacheiddio a chynhyrchu incwm* Trawsnewid sefydliadol a gweithredol* Cyfleoedd adfywio diwylliannol a seiliedig ar leBydd y mentrau hyn yn gofyn am wahanol lefelau o gymorth cynghori strategol, gan gynnwys datblygu opsiynau cynnar, paratoi rhaglenni ac achosion busnes, dadansoddi masnachol, economaidd ac ariannol, a chynllunio gweithredu.Er mwyn cefnogi'r rhaglen weithgarwch esblygol hon, mae Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru angen mynediad at bartner cynghori dibynadwy a phrofiadol sy'n gallu darparu cymorth o ansawdd uchel, hyblyg ac ymatebol ar draws sawl disgyblaeth.Mae'r broses gaffael hon yn edrych i benodi un ymgynghoriaeth i ddarparu Gwasanaethau Cynghori Strategol, Economaidd, Masnachol a Sefydliadol, gan alluogi Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru i gomisiynu cymorth arbenigol yn effeithlon yn ol yr angen dros gyfnod y contract.Y comisiwn cyntaf i'w ddyfarnu o dan y contract hwn fydd paratoi Achos Busnes Rhaglen sy'n ymwneud a datblygu ystad ychwanegol i gefnogi capasiti storio hirdymor, gwydnwch a datblygiad strategol Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru. Rhoddir rhagor o fanylion yn y fanyleb sydd yn Adran 2 y Gwahoddiad i Dendro.***********************************************The National Library of Wales is entering a period of significant strategic development and transformation in support of its Strategy for 2025-2030. This includes a range of potential capital, operational and organisational initiatives aimed at ensuring the long-term sustainability, accessibility and relevance of the Library's collections, services and estate.As a Welsh Government Sponsored Body, NLW must ensure that all strategic investments and major decisions are underpinned by robust evidence, sound financial planning, and compliance with HM Treasury Green Book and Better Business Cases principles and Welsh Government requirements.Over the coming years, NLW anticipates the need to develop and deliver a range of projects and programmes, which may include:* Capital investment in estate and infrastructure* Development of new services and delivery models* Commercialisation and income generation initiatives* Organisational and operational transformation* Cultural and place-based regeneration opportunitiesThese initiatives will require varying levels of strategic advisory support, including early-stage option development, programme and business case preparation, commercial, economic and financial analysis, and implementation planning.To support this evolving programme of activity, NLW requires access to a trusted, experienced advisory partner capable of providing high-quality, flexible and responsive support across multiple disciplines.This procurement therefore seeks to appoint a single consultancy to provide Strategic, Economic, Commercial and Organisational Advisory Services, enabling NLW to efficiently commission expert support as required over the contract period.The first commission to be awarded under this contract will be the preparation of a Programme Business Case (PBC) which concerns the development of an additional estate to support the National Library of Wales' long-term storage capacity, resilience, and strategic development. Further details are provided in Section 2 - Specification in the ITT.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: A three year contract from commencement date (with a possibility of further two-year extension)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bded
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075398-2026
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
21 Aug 2026 - 20 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The National Library of Wales
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CEREDIGION
Postcode
SY23 3BU
Postcode Area
Shrewsbury
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
Ceredigion
Electoral Ward
Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais
Westminster Constituency
Ceredigion Preseli

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

31TEN CONSULTING LIMITED

Further Information

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