D3 Tenders | Review of the Culture Sector Workforce in Wales

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Review of the Culture Sector Workforce in Wales

Notice Description

The primary aim of this contract is to provide the Welsh Government with a comprehensive, cross-sectoral understanding of the current and future workforce and skills landscape within the culture sector in Wales. The commissioned research will identify and address gaps in existing data and studies, building an overarching, up-to-date view of the sector's workforce.This evidence base will support strategic planning, policy development, and investment decisions, helping to shape a more inclusive, resilient, and sustainable cultural workforce. The review will cover paid staff, freelancers, and volunteers across libraries, archives, conservation, museums (National and non-national museums) and the historic environment sector. For the purposes of this contract, the historic environment sector. In relation to the arts, it is important to note that Creative Industries (film and television, animation, gaming, publishing and developing grass roots music) are outside the scope of this contract, but the bidder should be mindful of the intersection with the arts workforce.This procurement was run as a mini competition under the CCS Research and Insights DPS (RM6126).

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-kuma6s-157270
Publication Source: Sell2Wales
Latest Notice: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=157270
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: 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
CPV Codes: 73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 11 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline: 21 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date: Not specified
Award Date: 6 Mar 20261 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

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT
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Contact Phone: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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: WAVEHILL

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