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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


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

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

Everything 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
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