--- title: "Arts & Business Cymru Business Review" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-141044" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-141044" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-141044.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-141044.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ARTS & BUSINESS CYMRU" published: "2024-04-29" --- # Arts & Business Cymru Business Review Buyer: ARTS & BUSINESS CYMRU Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-kuma6s-141044 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-141044) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-141044.json) ## Summary The Arts & Business Cymru is inviting tenders for a Business Review project based in Cardiff. The aim of the tender is to commission an independent review of its current operating model to ensure financial sustainability. The procurement stage is currently open, with the tender period ending on 24th May 2024. This opportunity falls under the services category and utilises an open procurement method. This tender presents a chance for business growth for companies in business and management consultancy, as well as related services. Businesses that excel in providing consultancy and solutions for financial restructuring and sustainability would be well-suited to compete in this tender. The Arts & Business Cymru is seeking innovative and effective partnerships to address marketing, CSR, and staff development objectives, offering opportunities for businesses to contribute to a fairer and more prosperous Wales through the arts. ## Notice A&B Cymru is the only Welsh organisation which specialises in bringing the private sector and the arts together for their mutual benefit. With 36 years' experience and a network which spans the country, it is an invaluable point of contact for the hundreds of organisations and people that it serves. The team works closely with its 240+ members, ranging from individual arts practitioners to flagship creative organisations, and businesses, from sole traders through to multi-national corporations.A&B Cymru knows that when business and the arts come together in true partnership, both become stronger and the positive impact can be tangibly felt on wider society. This work makes a direct and far-reaching contribution to ensuring a fairer, more prosperous Wales.Through the focussed development of income and skills, A&B Cymru encourages innovation, resilience and sustainability in the arts. Its work encourages less dependency on public funding and supports the creation of robust business models, helping to strengthen the economic base for the sector in Wales.For business, A&B Cymru provides unique solutions to core challenges through the arts. The charity facilitates tailored partnerships which use creative techniques to deliver measurable success. Through its extensive network and proven expertise, A&B Cymru helps businesses to address Marketing, Corporate Social Responsibility and Staff Development objectives in effective, focused ways.A full description of A&B Cymru's programmes and services can be found at Appendix 2.Current Position and Reason for ReviewWhile A&B Cymru's services are more in demand than ever before from the arts, the organisation faces an insecure future. The current level of income that the small, busy team is able to generate is insufficient, making the charity unsustainable.A&B Cymru has an impressive track record of securing a true diversity of income. This is drawn from a combination of public and private sector funding, membership subscriptions, sponsorship and earned income. Despite this multi-layered approach, attracting adequate revenue is proving extremely challenging in the current climate. A loss is projected in 2023/24 for the second consecutive year, which will reduce the charity's free reserves to just over PS26K. The charity therefore wishes to commission an independent review of its current operating model, identifying a new financial structure for the charity which is both fit for purpose and realistic.NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=141044. (WA Ref:141044)The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia bidding. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=141044 | | Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Apr 2024 | | Submission deadline | 24 May 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Not specified | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ARTS & BUSINESS CYMRU | | Locality | CARDIFF | | Post town | Cardiff | | Postcode | CF10 3BH | | 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 | Cathays | | Westminster constituency | Cardiff South and Penarth | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services - 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services ## Release History - 29 Apr 2024 at 14:25 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=141044 ## Documents - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=APR476248&idx=1 29th April 2024 - Business Review Brief - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=APR476248&idx=2 29th April 2024 - Business Review Brief 2024 Appendices - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=APR476248&idx=3 29th April 2024 - Briff Arolwg Busnes 2024 - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=APR476248&idx=4 29th April 2024 - Atodiadau Briff Adolygiad Busnes 2024 ## Notice URLs - http://www.aandb.cymru - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=141044 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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