How to win: Research into the Business and Operational Needs of the Arts Sector in Wales

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Background and scope 1. Introduction  Arts Council of Wales, through its Business Enabler Team, invites tenders from suitably qualified and experienced research organisations to undertake a comprehensive study into the business and operational needs of the arts sector in Wales.  This research will play a central role in strengthening the resilience, sustainability, and business capability of organisations and freelancers across the Welsh arts ecosystem.  Important:  This tender excludes any exploration of creative skills or artistic practice. The research must focus exclusively on Business, Operational and Organisational elements that include (but not entirely limited to):  Organisational business capability  Operational systems  Infrastructure  Skills and training needs related to business functions  Forward‑looking business trends and challenges  2. Purpose of the Research  The commissioned research organisation will be expected to deliver robust, evidence‑based insight into:  2.1 Training and Development Needs  Identifying business‑related training requirements for Arts Organisations (including Multi-Year Funded Organisations), Individuals and Freelancers.  2.2 Bu

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• ✓Answer against the marking scheme, not the question text — Arts Council Of Wales scores each response, so map your evidence to the published criteria and weightings.
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