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Award for Strategic, Economic, Commercial and Organisational Advisory Services for the National Library of Wales
Published 7 Aug 2026
7 Aug 2026
- Primary CPV
-
73000000 *
Research and development services and related consultancy services
- Location
- 🇬🇧 West Wales and the Valleys, Wales
- Value
- £120,000
- Contract
-
3 years Duration
21/08/2026 20/08/2029
- Contract Types
-
73 *Research & development servicesFull CPV Breakdown
- SME suitable
- Not stated
Publisher Address
Penglais, Ceredigion, SY23 3BU, United Kingdom · UKL1
Contact
Carys Dafydd
Award Criteria
Not specified
Related tenders
The National Library of Wales
All notices from this publisher Same CPV code
73000000 *
All notices with this CPV code
Reference: LlGC260604
Award notice for Strategic, Economic, Commercial and Organisational Advisory Services for the National Library of Wales
**English Below** Gwasanaethau Cynghori Strategol, Economaidd, Masnachol a Sefydliadol ar gyfer Llyfrgell Genedlaethol CymruMae Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru yn cychwyn ar gyfnod o ddatblygiad strategol a thrawsnewid sylweddol i gefnogi ei Strategaeth ar gyfer 2025–2030. Mae hyn yn cynnwys amrywiaeth o fentrau cyfalaf, gweithredol a sefydliadol posibl sydd â’r nod o sicrhau cynaliadwyedd, hygyrchedd a pherthnasedd hirdymor casgliadau, gwasanaethau ac ystad y Llyfrgell.Fel Corff a Noddir gan Lywodraeth Cymru, rhaid i Lyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru sicrhau bod pob buddsoddiad strategol a phob penderfyniad mawr yn seiliedig ar dystiolaeth gadarn, cynllunio ariannol cadarn, a chydymffurfiaeth ag egwyddorion Llyfr Gwyrdd Trysorlys EF a Gwell Achosion Busnes, yn ogystal â gofynion Llywodraeth Cymru.Dros y blynyddoedd nesaf, mae Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru yn rhagweld yr angen i ddatblygu a chyflawni amrywiaeth o brosiectau a rhaglenni, a all gynnwys:• Buddsoddiad cyfalaf mewn ystad ac isadeiledd• Datblygu gwasanaethau a modelau cyflawni newydd• Mentrau masnacheiddio a chynhyrchu incwm• Trawsnewid sefydliadol a gweithredol• Cyfleoedd adfywio diwylliannol a seiliedig ar leBydd y mentrau hyn yn gofyn am wahanol lefelau o gymorth cynghori strategol, gan gynnwys datblygu opsiynau cynnar, paratoi rhaglenni ac achosion busnes, dadansoddi masnachol, economaidd ac ariannol, a chynllunio gweithredu.Er mwyn cefnogi’r rhaglen weithgarwch esblygol hon, mae Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru angen mynediad at bartner cynghori dibynadwy a phrofiadol sy’n gallu darparu cymorth o ansawdd uchel, hyblyg ac ymatebol ar draws sawl disgyblaeth.Mae’r broses gaffael hon yn edrych i benodi un ymgynghoriaeth i ddarparu Gwasanaethau Cynghori Strategol, Economaidd, Masnachol a Sefydliadol, gan alluogi Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru i gomisiynu cymorth arbenigol yn effeithlon yn ôl yr angen dros gyfnod y contract.Y comisiwn cyntaf i’w ddyfarnu o dan y contract hwn fydd paratoi Achos Busnes Rhaglen sy’n ymwneud â datblygu ystad ychwanegol i gefnogi capasiti storio hirdymor, gwydnwch a datblygiad strategol Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru. Rhoddir rhagor o fanylion yn y fanyleb sydd yn Adran 2 y Gwahoddiad i Dendro.***********************************************The National Library of Wales is entering a period of significant strategic development and transformation in support of its Strategy for 2025–2030. This includes a range of potential capital, operational and organisational initiatives aimed at ensuring the long-term sustainability, accessibility and relevance of the Library’s collections, services and estate.As a Welsh Government Sponsored Body, NLW must ensure that all strategic investments and major decisions are underpinned by robust evidence, sound financial planning, and compliance with HM Treasury Green Book and Better Business Cases principles and Welsh Government requirements.Over the coming years, NLW anticipates the need to develop and deliver a range of projects and programmes, which may include:• Capital investment in estate and infrastructure• Development of new services and delivery models• Commercialisation and income generation initiatives• Organisational and operational transformation• Cultural and place-based regeneration opportunitiesThese initiatives will require varying levels of strategic advisory support, including early-stage option development, programme and business case preparation, commercial, economic and financial analysis, and implementation planning.To support this evolving programme of activity, NLW requires access to a trusted, experienced advisory partner capable of providing high-quality, flexible and responsive support across multiple disciplines.This procurement therefore seeks to appoint a single consultancy to provide Strategic, Economic, Commercial and Organisational Advisory Services, enabling NLW to efficiently commission expert support as required over the contract period.The first commission to be awarded under this contract will be the preparation of a Programme Business Case (PBC) which concerns the development of an additional estate to support the National Library of Wales’ long-term storage capacity, resilience, and strategic development. Further details are provided in Section 2 – Specification in the ITT.
Full CPV breakdown
- 73000000 — Research and development services and related consultancy services (primary)
Notice details
- Buyer type
- Local authority
- Competition
- Open competition (any supplier can bid)
- Contract type
- Services
- Bids received
- 7
- Winning supplier
- SME
- Procurement method
- Below threshold - open competition
- Main category
- Services
- Above threshold
- No
- Legal basis
- UKPGA 2023/54
- Notice status
- Complete
- Award status
- Active
- Award date
- 7 Aug 2026
- Contract can be extended to
- 20 Aug 2031
- Renewal
- A three year contract from commencement date (with a possibility of further two-year extension)
- Language
- EN
- Published
- 07 Aug 2026 15:19
- OCID
- ocds-h6vhtk-06bded
- Notice ID
- LlGC260604
Competition
7
Bids received
7
Bids considered at final stage
7
SME bids at final stage
0
VCSE bids at final stage
Organisations on this notice
Supplier SME
Ground Floor Apex Yard25-35 Long Lane, London, SE14PL, United Kingdom
GB-PPON PYNJ-8967-DCRT
Key dates
- Future Signature Date
- 21 Aug 2026 · Scheduled
Full notice record
61 detailsEverything the publisher included in this notice, organised by section.
Organisations
| Party 1 › Name | The National Library of Wales |
| Party 1 › Address › Street | Penglais |
| Party 1 › Address › Town / city | Ceredigion |
| Party 1 › Address › Postcode | SY23 3BU |
| Party 1 › Address › Country | GB |
| Party 1 › Address › Country | United Kingdom |
| Party 1 › Address › Region (NUTS) | UKL14 |
| Party 1 › Contact › Name | Carys Dafydd |
| Party 1 › Contact › Email | carys.dafydd@llyfrgell.cymru |
| Party 1 › Role | buyer |
| Party 1 › Link | https://www.llgc.org.uk |
| Party 1 › Classification › Classification 1 › Description | Public authority - sub-central government |
| Party 1 › Classification › Classification 2 › Description | Welsh devolved regulations apply |
| Party 2 › Name | 31TEN CONSULTING LIMITED |
| Party 2 › Address › Street | Ground Floor Apex Yard25-35 Long Lane |
| Party 2 › Address › Town / city | London |
| Party 2 › Address › Postcode | SE14PL |
| Party 2 › Address › Country | GB |
| Party 2 › Address › Country | United Kingdom |
| Party 2 › Address › Region (NUTS) | UKI44 |
| Party 2 › Contact › Email | info@31tenconsulting.co.uk |
| Party 2 › Role | supplier |
| Party 2 › Business size | sme |
| Party 2 › VCSEs | No |
Buyer
| Name | The National Library of Wales |
Tender
| Title | Award for Strategic, Economic, Commercial and Organisational Advisory Services for the National Library of Wales |
| Status | complete |
| Procedure type | open |
| Procedure | Below threshold - open competition |
| Lot › Status | complete |
Awards
| Title | Award for Strategic, Economic, Commercial and Organisational Advisory Services for the National Library of Wales |
| Status | active |
| Date | 7 Aug 2026 |
| Value › Value incl. VAT | £144,000 |
| Value › Value | £120,000 |
| Value › Currency | GBP |
| Category | services |
| Above threshold | No |
| Supplier › Name | 31TEN CONSULTING LIMITED |
| Item › CPV › CPV 1 › Description | Research and development services and related consultancy services |
| Item › CPV › CPV 2 › Description | Market and economic research; polling and statistics |
| Item › CPV › CPV 3 › Description | Business and management consultancy and related services |
| Item › CPV › CPV 4 › Description | Miscellaneous business and business-related services |
| Item › CPV › CPV 5 › Description | Library, archives, museums and other cultural services |
| Item › Delivery › Region (NUTS) | UKL1 |
| Item › Delivery › Country | GB |
| Item › Delivery › Country | United Kingdom |
| Contract period › Start | 21 Aug 2026 |
| Contract period › End | 20 Aug 2029 |
| Contract period › Can be extended to | 20 Aug 2031 |
| Can be renewed | Yes |
| Renewal › Description | A three year contract from commencement date (with a possibility of further two-year extension) |
| Has options | Yes |
| Options › Description | Initial contract for Programme Business Case, with possibility of call-off contracts for additional works in future. |
| Document › Document type | Award notice |
| Document › Description | Contract award notice on Find a Tender |
| Document › Link | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075398-2026 |
| Document › Published | 7 Aug 2026 |
| Milestone › Type | Future signature date |
| Milestone › Due | 21 Aug 2026 |
| Milestone › Status | scheduled |