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The Provision of the Blackwood Miners Institute Feasibility Study

CAERPHILLY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Caerphilly County Borough Council has successfully awarded a contract for the feasibility study of the Blackwood Miners’ Institute. This procurement process falls under the services category, with specific emphasis on financial consultancy, business analysis, and feasibility studies. Located in Hengoed, the Council has appointed Awen Cultural Trust, based in Bridgend, to undertake this project which aims to assess and improve the governance and business model of the Blackwood Arts Centre. The contract, valued at £28,350 GBP excluding VAT, was awarded on 26th February 2025, and the final report is due by 31st May 2025. The procurement method was an open tender, and the process moved from tendering to awarding within a period starting from 24th January 2025, with the tendering closing on 12th February 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in financial management, business development, and organisational restructuring. It is an ideal project for firms experienced in supporting public sector entities transitioning to independent trust models. The potential for ongoing work, subject to outcomes and mutual agreement, further increases the prospects for long-term business growth. Businesses looking to expand their portfolio in public sector consultancy, particularly within cultural or community institutions, would find this contract highly beneficial.

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Notice Title

The Provision of the Blackwood Miners Institute Feasibility Study

Notice Description

Please note this is notification of the award of contract for the below services previously advertised:Council (CCBC) appointed a consultant to undertake a feasibility study for Blackwood Miners' Institute.The aim of the feasibility study is two fold:1. Support the Council in moving the governance of Blackwood Arts Centre from the local authority to an independent trust model, which may also include setting up a company limited by guarantee or other suitable structure.2. Examine Blackwood Miners' Institute's existing business model and consider alternative models, including for staffing, that could improve service delivery, reduce the public sector subsidy, reduce risk, and safeguard the venue for the future under an independent trust model.The budget for this commission is PS30,000.00 (exc. VAT).The study must commence as soon as the Terms & Conditions (located in the Procurement Documents) have been signed and returned. The final report must be completed and submitted to the Regeneration Services Manager no later than 31st May 2025.Subject to the outcome of this work and to ensure continuity the Council reserves the right to retain the services of the Consultant to assist it in the next phase or phases of the project. This is not guaranteed, and the costs of this potential ongoing work will be agreed by both parties based on the rates listed in the Pricing Schedule submitted that will need to be submitted with the tender response. A new work package will be agreed for any subsequent phases of work.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-147069
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=147069
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

66 - Financial and insurance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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


CPV Codes

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

73420000 - Pre-feasibility study and technological demonstration

79314000 - Feasibility study

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

79412000 - Financial management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£28,350 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 202512 months 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
CAERPHILLY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Leah Emery, Rhys James
Contact Email
emeryl@caerphilly.gov.uk, jamesrm1@caerphilly.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1443863062, +44 1443863161

Buyer Location

Locality
HENGOED
Postcode
CF82 7PG
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL53 Gwent Valleys
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Caerphilly
Electoral Ward
Ystrad Mynach
Westminster Constituency
Caerphilly

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AWEN CULTURAL TRUST

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