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title: "The Provision of the Blackwood Miners Institute Feasibility Study"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-147069"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CAERPHILLY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# The Provision of the Blackwood Miners Institute Feasibility Study

Buyer: CAERPHILLY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-147069

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## Summary

Caerphilly County Borough Council has successfully awarded a contract for the feasibility study of the Blackwood Miners’ Institute. This procurement process falls under the services category, with specific emphasis on financial consultancy, business analysis, and feasibility studies. Located in Hengoed, the Council has appointed Awen Cultural Trust, based in Bridgend, to undertake this project which aims to assess and improve the governance and business model of the Blackwood Arts Centre. The contract, valued at £28,350 GBP excluding VAT, was awarded on 26th February 2025, and the final report is due by 31st May 2025. The procurement method was an open tender, and the process moved from tendering to awarding within a period starting from 24th January 2025, with the tendering closing on 12th February 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in financial management, business development, and organisational restructuring. It is an ideal project for firms experienced in supporting public sector entities transitioning to independent trust models. The potential for ongoing work, subject to outcomes and mutual agreement, further increases the prospects for long-term business growth. Businesses looking to expand their portfolio in public sector consultancy, particularly within cultural or community institutions, would find this contract highly beneficial.

## Notice

Please note this is notification of the award of contract for the below services previously advertised:Council (CCBC) appointed a consultant to undertake a feasibility study for Blackwood Miners' Institute.The aim of the feasibility study is two fold:1. Support the Council in moving the governance of Blackwood Arts Centre from the local authority to an independent trust model, which may also include setting up a company limited by guarantee or other suitable structure.2. Examine Blackwood Miners' Institute's existing business model and consider alternative models, including for staffing, that could improve service delivery, reduce the public sector subsidy, reduce risk, and safeguard the venue for the future under an independent trust model.The budget for this commission is PS30,000.00 (exc. VAT).The study must commence as soon as the Terms & Conditions (located in the Procurement Documents) have been signed and returned. The final report must be completed and submitted to the Regeneration Services Manager no later than 31st May 2025.Subject to the outcome of this work and to ensure continuity the Council reserves the right to retain the services of the Consultant to assist it in the next phase or phases of the project. This is not guaranteed, and the costs of this potential ongoing work will be agreed by both parties based on the rates listed in the Pricing Schedule submitted that will need to be submitted with the tender response. A new work package will be agreed for any subsequent phases of work.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=147069 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £28,350 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Not specified |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CAERPHILLY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | HENGOED |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF82 7PG |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL53 Gwent Valleys |
| Local authority | Caerphilly |
| Electoral ward | Ystrad Mynach |
| Westminster constituency | Caerphilly |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AWEN CULTURAL TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services
- 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis
- 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services
- 73420000 - Pre-feasibility study and technological demonstration
- 79314000 - Feasibility study
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services
- 79412000 - Financial management consultancy services

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2025 at 16:37 - Award - S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=147069
- 24 Jan 2025 at 14:13 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=147069

## Notice URLs

- https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login
- https://www.caerphilly.gov.uk

## Provenance

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