Tender

Researching diversity in classical music

THE ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND

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Tender

22 May 2019 at 14:20

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Arts Council England is actively seeking suppliers for a research project titled "Researching diversity in classical music." This project aims to examine and establish a baseline data-set concerning diversity within the classical orchestral sector. The procurement falls under the research and development services category and is currently at the Tender stage, with submissions open until 19 June 2019. The total contract value is £36,000, covering activities from 19 July 2019 to 1 July 2020. Suppliers are required to deliver findings that enhance understanding of diversity in the sector, and the procurement process follows an open method.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research and consultancy, particularly those focused on the arts and diversity initiatives. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be particularly well-suited to participate, leveraging their niche expertise to contribute to this important research. By engaging in this process, successful candidates can position themselves as leaders in advancing diversity within the classical music sector, aligning their services with public sector priorities, and potentially fostering long-term partnerships with the Arts Council England.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Researching diversity in classical music

Notice Description

Arts Council England (ACE) is seeking a supplier or suppliers to deliver research related to diversity within the classical orchestral sector. The purpose of the research is to enable the sector to understand the sector's current and potential future diversity profile and to establish a baseline data-set against which initiatives for improvement and change can be measured, including the impact of ACE's own Creative Case for Diversity. There has been an ongoing debate about diversity within the classical orchestral sector for a number of years. While ACE has some insight into the current diversity of the workforce of the orchestras and opera / ballet companies within its National Portfolio, this data is inconclusive. Furthermore, the ACE national Music team are regularly asked to respond to Parliamentary Questions (PQs) relating to diversity within classical music including opera but find their responses are often limited by these inconsistencies or other significant gaps present in existing data. The project recognises that the sectoral response to the Creative Case has, to date, achieved limited outcomes within classical music and opera. With the requirement for all National Portfolio Organisations (NPO) Band 2 and 3 organisations to achieve a 'Strong' rating by 2020 looming and the growing expectation that ACE-funded organisations continually improve their own achievements in this area - delivering against their agreed business plans at a minimum - completion of this study should make a significant contribution to organisational thinking, both now and in looking towards future investment rounds. This project reflects commitments in this area set out within ACE's 2018-20 Corporate Plan with the objective of making a significant contribution to organisational thinking on diversity within the classical music and opera sector. The key outcomes this research should aim to achieve are: - An improved understanding of the orchestral sector's current diversity profile. - A clearer understanding of current talent pathways within the sector and how these are likely to support increased diversity in the future. - A clearer understanding of what collective action needs to be taken to increase diversity within the sector workforce and pipeline, including performers, administrators and leadership.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f35b139a-ca4d-4ef1-8bf6-68f52e5315e7
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
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

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£36,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jun 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Jul 2019 - 1 Jul 2020 6-12 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
Zobair Mehmood
Contact Email
procurement.services@artscouncil.org.uk
Contact Phone
0161 934 4495

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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