---
title: "Exhibition Services - Wales in Venice 2026"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d2dc"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ARTS COUNCIL OF WALES"
published: "2025-10-23"
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# Exhibition Services - Wales in Venice 2026

Buyer: ARTS COUNCIL OF WALES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d2dc

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Exhibition Services - Wales in Venice 2026" has reached the award and contract stage. The buying organisation is the Arts Council of Wales, based in Cardiff, UK. This contract, dated 23rd October 2025, involves providing exhibition services during the International Art Exhibition at the Venice Biennale, Italy. The services include planning, implementation, communication, and marketing activities, scheduled from 9th May to 22nd November 2026. The contract was awarded through a direct, below-threshold procurement method without competition, with the main procurement category being services related to museum-exhibition and arts-facility operations.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses in the exhibition and arts management sectors, particularly those with expertise in international event coordination and marketing. Firms that focus on delivering high-quality cultural or artistic exhibitions may find opportunities for growth through potential subcontracting or partnerships. The awarded contract value is £113,300, and it offers a presence at a prestigious event like the Venice Biennale, which can significantly enhance reputation and open up networking channels. Business entities similar to the awarded supplier, Art Events s.r.l., a small to medium enterprise (SME) based in Venice, would be well-suited to compete in such tenders.

## Notice

Exhibition Services to include planning and implementation to deliver 'Wales in Venice 2026' exhibition and events in Venice during the International Art Exhibition, Venice Biennale in Italy, open to public from 9 May - 22 November 2026. Services also include communication and marketing of the project in Venice.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067980-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 29 Sep 2025 - 7 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £113,300 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ARTS COUNCIL OF WALES |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF10 5AL |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Butetown |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff South and Penarth |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ART EVENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92320000 - Arts-facility operation services
- 92521100 - Museum-exhibition services

## Release History

- 23 Oct 2025 at 16:06 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067980-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067980-2025
  23rd October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-6568
  Direct Award Report is attached. Due to confidentiality and embargoed content in the contract related to the Exhibition Services for Wales in Venice 2026 we are unable to share the contract documents.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.arts.wales
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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