Tender

Diversity in Children's Literature

THE ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND

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Tender

23 Nov 2018 at 14:37

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Arts Council England is currently in the tender stage of its procurement process, seeking suppliers for the project titled "Diversity in Children's Literature." This initiative, valued at £30,000, aims to address the under-representation of Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) authors and illustrators in children's and young adult literature. The procurement process is ongoing, with a tender period that ends on 17th December 2018. The project is classified under research services and research consultancy services, and it will take place in various locations including the United Kingdom and beyond.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in research and consultancy within the arts and literature sectors, to engage in meaningful projects that support diversity and inclusion. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to participate, as their insights and expertise could significantly contribute to the objectives of the Arts Council England. Businesses equipped with expertise in conducting mixed-method research and stakeholder engagement will find this opportunity well-suited for growth and impact.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Diversity in Children's Literature

Notice Description

There is recent, reliable evidence to suggest that people from Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) backgrounds are poorly represented in the workforce and leadership within the UK publishing and subsidised literature sectors. In particular, BME authors and illustrators are under-represented within children's and young adult (YA) literature, and similarly, the content of children's and YA literature does not adequately reflect the diversity of twenty-first century Britain. Arts Council England is seeking a supplier, or suppliers, to consolidate recent evidence within this field and conduct further mixed-method research with key stakeholders. The objective of this undertaking is to provide a comprehensive understanding of the current position for BME authors and illustrators within the sector and consider practices which could help bring about positive change. Ultimately, the study should highlight any issues and provide clear evidence that Arts Council England can utilise to inform its own actions or help influence the actions of other organisations, bodies or agencies.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d94a9d6-a742-4978-ae9e-36311fa993a6
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Non OJEU
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Nov 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Dec 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Jan 2019 - 27 May 2019 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC1B 3HF
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Bloomsbury
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Further Information

Notice Documents

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