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Contract for Culture Strategy

CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA

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Summary of the contracting process

The City & County of Swansea has awarded a contract titled "Contract for Culture Strategy" to Counterculture Partnership LLP. The procurement process focused on business and management consultancy services, with emphasis on developing a strategic plan for the city's cultural services to enhance arts, tourism, and community development. The contract falls under the services category, with key classifications in business analysis and consultancy. The award stage of this procurement was completed on 28th October 2025, with the contract having been signed on 3rd October 2024. The procurement followed an open method, enabling broad participation and competition among potential suppliers.

This tender presents ample opportunities for business growth, particularly for consultancy firms specialising in strategic, cultural, or community development projects. Businesses equipped to provide innovative solutions in management consultancy services or those with experience in cultural policy frameworks are well-suited to compete for similar opportunities. Such contracts support the growth of the creative economy, offering the potential for increased engagement with regional authorities like Swansea, known for fostering a thriving cultural environment. The City & County of Swansea's focus on leveraging its cultural identity for economic growth provides a promising avenue for consultancies looking to expand their portfolio in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Contract for Culture Strategy

Notice Description

Contract Award Notice

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-143110
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=143110
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

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


CPV Codes

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79411000 - General management consultancy services

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

79415200 - Design consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA
Contact Name
James Beynon
Contact Email
james.beynon@swansea.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1792637242

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

COUNTERCULTURE PARTNERSHIP

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