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Published 26 Jun 2026, 11:17 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Award for Strategic, Economic, Commercial and Organisational Advisory Services for the National Library of Wales

Official notice

Authority: The National Library of Wales (Charity / VCSE)

ServicesBelow threshold - open competitionBelow thresholdSME suitableVCSE suitable
Published estimate£120,000≈ £40k / year · £144,000 inc. VAT
Submissions closed 21 Jul 2026awarded 7 Aug 2026
Awarded to 31ten Consulting
Contract term 3 yrsends 10 Aug 2029 · up to 10 Aug 2031 with extensions · starts 10 Aug 2026

What is being bought

Published requirement description

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.

CPV: Business and management consultancy and related services · Library, archives, museums and other cultural services · Market and economic research; polling and statistics · Miscellaneous business and business-related services · Research and development services and related consultancy services

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · value published
Lot #1AwardedRenewal 3 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£120,000
Contract period: 10 Aug 2026 – 10 Aug 2029 (3 yrs) · up to 10 Aug 2031 with extensionsValue: £120,000 exc. VAT · £144,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: WalesEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: A three year contract from commencement date (with a possibility of further two-year extension)

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored
Quality: 80%Price: 20%
Published sub-criteria (2)
  • Quality Criteria: 80%
  • Commercial Criteria: 20%
Published award criteria (2)
  • Quality Criteria : Portfolio of Relevant Case Studies (15%); Proposed Team Structure and Resourcing (15%); Method Statements (20%); Understanding of NLW Context and Added Value (10%); Scenario Response: First Commission of Programme Business Case (20%). Further details in the ITT. The Bidder must download and complete all questions within the Technical Response Template. The completed Template must be re-uploaded to the Sell2Wales Portal.
  • Commercial Criteria: Evaluation will be based on the lowest all-inclusive price (excluding VAT) for the delivery of the first commission (Programme Business Case), as described in Section 2: Specification on the ITT. Further details in the ITT. The Bidder must download and complete the Commercial Response Template. The Template must be completed and re-uploaded to the Sell2Wales Portal.
What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 20 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 2 points. The method statement decides this lot, not the discount.

Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Below threshold - open competition
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Below threshold
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
26 Jun 2026, 11:17 BST
Last source update
7 Aug 2026, 15:19 BST
Authority reference
LlGC260604
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-060221
Latest notice
Contract award notice (UK6)
Classification (CPV)
Business and management consultancy and related servicesLibrary, archives, museums and other cultural servicesMarket and economic research; polling and statisticsMiscellaneous business and business-related servicesResearch and development services and related consultancy services
Delivery area
Wales (UKL)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bded Find a Tender

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: Sell2Wales · Who buys & how to bid on Sell2Wales
Supplier login requiredElectronic submission allowed
Access & registration note: Free Wales registration; eTenderWales runs on Jaggaer
Submission deadline
21 Jul 2026, 12:00 BST
Clarification deadline
14 Jul 2026, 17:00 BST
Submission channel
Official e-sourcing portal
Electronic submission
Allowed
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Tenders must be submitted strictly in accordance with the requirements set out in the Tender Document.

Bidders must return the following documentation, via the Sell2Wales Portal (www.sell2wales.gov.wales ↗), duly completed:

  1. Technical Response

The Bidder must download and complete all questions within the Technical Response Template. The completed Template must be re-uploaded to the Sell2Wales Portal.

  1. Commercial Response

The Bidder must download and complete the Commercial Response Template. The Template must be completed and re-uploaded to the Sell2Wales Portal.

Timeline

26 Jun 2026 → 10 Aug 2026 · 5 dates
  1. Tender notice published117 days ago
    26 Jun 2026, 11:17 BST
  2. Clarification questions by99 days ago
    14 Jul 2026, 17:00 BST
  3. Submission deadline92 days ago
    21 Jul 2026, 12:00 BST
  4. Latest notice published75 days ago
    7 Aug 2026, 15:19 BST
  5. Contract starts73 days ago
    10 Aug 2026, 00:00 BST

Notice history

4 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender · since 26 Jun 2026
  1. Tender notice published
    26 Jun 2026, 11:17 BST
    UK4
  2. Contract award notice published
    7 Aug 2026, 15:19 BST
    UK6
  3. Status changed to complete
    7 Aug 2026, 15:19 BST
  4. Contract signature expected
    21 Aug 2026, 23:59 BST
    scheduled

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Awards 1
Awarded value £120,0001 award exc. VAT
Bids received 77 from SMEs
Awarded toValueDateStatus
31ten ConsultingSME21 Aug 2026 – 20 Aug 2029 · up to 20 Aug 2031Extensions: A three year contract from commencement date (with a possibility of further two-year extension) · Options: Initial contract for Programme Business Case, with possibility of call-off contracts for additional works in future.£120,0007 Aug 2026Awarded

Bid statistics published by the authority

BidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
7final-stage tenders70—

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

The National Library of Wales

Contracting authorityPublic authority - sub-central governmentWelsh devolved regulations apply GB-CHC: 525775 Penglais, Ceredigion, Wales, SY23 3BUContact name, email

Bidders & participating suppliers

1 commercial party on the notice
  • 31TEN CONSULTING LIMITEDAwarded supplierGB-PPON: PYNJ-8967-DCRT Ground Floor Apex Yard25-35 Long Lane, London, London, SE14PLContact email

Official documents & specifications (7)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

Notices published for this procedure

  • Contract award notice awardContract award noticeUK6Contract award notice on Find a Tender
  • Tender notice tenderTender noticeUK4Tender notice on Find a Tender