Contract Award Notice - Research into the Business and Operational Needs of the Arts Sector in Wales

Arts Council Of WalescontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-069eb1Procurement Act 2023SME suitableVCSE suitableactive

Estimated value

Awarded value

£30k

Awarded 13 Jul 2026

Suppliers

1

Lots

1

1 awarded

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
73000000
79000000
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.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
Relevant experience & expertiseRelevant experience & expertisequality30.00%
Quality & robustness of methodology Quality & robustness of methodologyquality40.00%
Value for moneyValue for moneycost20.00%
Capacity to deliver within the timelineCapacity to deliver within the timelinequality10.00%

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