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Access Audits for Local and Independent Museums

LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT

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18 Aug 2025 at 17:06

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Access Audits for Local and Independent Museums" was conducted by the Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government, based in Cardiff, at their Corporate Procurement Services location. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on museum services. The procurement stage has reached the Award phase, with the award dated 18 August 2025 and the signed contract on 13 August 2025. The primary objective was to develop a toolkit and provide 1:1 support enabling local and independent museums to perform access audits meeting the UK Museum Accreditation Standard. The project budget was set at £45,750, awarded to Direct Access Consultancy from Cheshire.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for consultancy firms, particularly those specialising in accessibility and museum services, to enhance their portfolio by engaging with public sector clients. Businesses with expertise in developing bespoke toolkits and providing expert consultation services would find this contract aligns well with their capabilities. By participating in such procurement processes, businesses can position themselves as leaders in niche markets and expand their service offerings to similar governmental and cultural institutions. The competition phase witnessed two bids, indicating a moderate level of participation, which can encourage businesses to optimise their proposals for future tenders in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Access Audits for Local and Independent Museums

Notice Description

Development of a toolkit and 1:1 support to ensure local and independent museums can undertake access audits in line with the UK Museum Accreditation Standard

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-154709
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=154709
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92521000 - Museum services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,750 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Aug 20256 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
James Roberts
Contact Email
james.roberts@gov.wales
Contact Phone
+44 3000257095

Buyer Location

Locality
CAERDYDD / 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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DIRECT ACCESS CONSULTANCY

Further Information

Notice URLs

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