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C171/2025/2026 - Digital Review of Cultural Organisations in Wales

LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT

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16 Dec 2025 at 09:15

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Welsh Government, functioning as the buying organisation, who seeks to undertake a digital review of cultural organisations in Wales. The initiative titled "C171/2025/2026 - Digital Review of Cultural Organisations in Wales," falls under the services category, specifically research and development services and consultancy within the cultural sector. This undertaking took place in Cardiff and aimed to assess digital activity, skills, and the impact of technologies like AI on cultural organisations. The procurement stage has reached the award phase as of 16 December 2025, with a contract signed on 24 November 2025, showcasing an active status.

This opportunity allows businesses with expertise in research, consultancy, and digital technologies to engage in significant work in the cultural industry. The tender, won by Wavehill Limited, for £86,528, suggests an excellent avenue for companies proficient in research and fieldwork, aiming to provide evidence-based recommendations that could shape future support and investments in the cultural sector. Businesses equipped with the skills to conduct desk research, fieldwork, and report generation—especially those familiar with bilingual report production—are well-suited to compete for similar tenders, opening up avenues for further growth and collaboration with the Welsh Government.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

C171/2025/2026 - Digital Review of Cultural Organisations in Wales

Notice Description

Design and undertake a review of digital activity, skills, and impact across culture organisations in Wales, including how new and emerging technologies such as AI are affecting organisations. The contract includes desk research, fieldwork, and producing a bilingual final report with evidence-based recommendations to inform future support and investment.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-159467
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=159467
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£86,528 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Nov 20253 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
Cerys Edwards
Contact Email
cpsprocurementadvice@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

WAVEHILL

Further Information

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