Scope
Reference
itt_122678
Description
1) Background and Context
Mid and West Wales (Ceredigion, Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire and Powys) has secured funding through Welsh Government’s Priorities for Culture programme to strengthen regional collaboration and set a clear direction for museums, libraries and archives over the next five years.
The Priorities for Culture set out national ambitions for arts, museums, libraries, archives and the historic environment. The policy places culture at the heart of Welsh life and links explicitly to the Well being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015, including the goal of A Wales of vibrant culture and thriving Welsh language.
2) Purpose of the Commission
Appoint a creative and experienced consultant to develop:
• a shared Regional Cultural Vision for Mid and West Wales aligned to Welsh Government’s Priorities for Culture; and
• four local authority Cultural Priority Plans (Powys, Ceredigion, Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire), each tailored to local context while reinforcing the regional framework.
3) Objectives
The commissioned work will:
1. Translate national Priorities for Culture into a coherent regional vision and local roadmaps, establishing the “golden thread” from national to regional to local delivery.
2. Strengthen collaboration, joint planning and resource efficiency across the region, while safeguarding local autonomy and place based delivery.
3. Provide an evidence based framework that supports future investment, skills development, and sustainable service models for museums, libraries and archives.
Total value (estimated)
- £98,000 excluding VAT
- £117,600 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 30 September 2026
- 6 months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services
- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
Contract locations
- UKL - Wales
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
20 February 2026, 12:00am
Tender submission deadline
27 February 2026, 12:00am
Submission address and any special instructions
https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/home.html
Documents associated with the tender can be found on eTenderWales reference itt_122678
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Technical | Quality | 70.00% |
| Commercial | Price | 30.00% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
Powys County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQBT-5413-HMDT
County Hall
Llandrindod Wells
LD1 5LG
United Kingdom
Contact name: Mary Salmon
Telephone: 01597826000
Email: mary.salmon@powys.gov.uk
Website: http://www.powys.gov.uk
Region: UKL24 - Powys
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales