Contract Award Notice - Research into the Business and Operational Needs of the Arts Sector in Wales
Estimated value
—
Awarded value
£30k
Suppliers
1
Lots
1
Published
14 Jul 2026
Description
Following completion of the procurement process, Arts Council of Wales has selected Counterculture Partnership LLP as the successful supplier for the provision of Research into the Business and Operational Needs of the Arts Sector in Wales. The contract has been awarded following an open competitive procedure. The successful supplier submitted the most advantageous tender based on the published award criteria. The total estimated contract value is £29,938.00 excluding VAT This Contract Award Notice is being published following the award decision and prior to contract signature. A standstill period of 10 working days applies, ending on 25/07/2026.
Scope
- Reference
- ACW-CB-R1
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 29 Jul 2026 to 16 Sept 2026
- CPV classifications
- 7300000079000000
- Contract locations
- UK, United Kingdom
- Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Award criteria
Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Relevant experience & expertise | Relevant experience & expertise | quality | 30.00% |
| Quality & robustness of methodology | Quality & robustness of methodology | quality | 40.00% |
| Value for money | Value for money | cost | 20.00% |
| Capacity to deliver within the timeline | Capacity to deliver within the timeline | quality | 10.00% |
Participation
Conditions suppliers must meet to bid.
See attached Tender Pack
Submission & procedure
- Procedure
- Below threshold - open competition
Award details
Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.
Awarded value
£30k
Award date
13 Jul 2026
Contract start
02 Aug 2026
Contract end
15 Sept 2026
Awarded suppliers· 1 supplier
Awarded 13 Jul 2026 · Contract period 02 Aug 2026 — 15 Sept 2026