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GB-Manchester: ACE 618 ITT - Evaluation of Arts Council's bilateral partnerships with key European nations

ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND

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19 Feb 2025 at 16:25

Summary of the contracting process

Arts Council England has completed the tender process for the project titled "GB-Manchester: ACE 618 ITT - Evaluation of Arts Council's bilateral partnerships with key European nations." This procurement, categorised under Research consultancy services (CPV code 73210000), aimed to evaluate the impacts and effectiveness of cultural collaborations post-Brexit. The open procedure tender method concluded with the contract being awarded on 13th January 2025, with a contract period running from 17th January 2025 to 31st July 2025. The process was open to Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), with a total contract value of £47,256.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research consultancy services, particularly those with experience in cultural evaluations and international partnerships. It is an ideal opportunity for SMEs and VCSEs to demonstrate their capabilities and potentially secure further collaborations with the Arts Council England. Businesses that can provide in-depth understanding and insightful analysis of cultural impacts and international relationship dynamics post-Brexit will find this contract highly beneficial for growth and establishing a strong presence in the sector.

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Notice Title

GB-Manchester: ACE 618 ITT - Evaluation of Arts Council's bilateral partnerships with key European nations

Notice Description

Since Brexit, Arts Council England has continued to collaborate with funders and cultural institutes in Germany, France, Italy, Denmark and Norway, to reframe cultural co-operation pathways following UK's exit from the European Union and the Creative Europe programme. Projects with each of the countries and cultural institutions have focused on themes which are valued by Arts Council, and which resonate with European partners. Arts Council is commissioning an evaluation to measure and understand the impacts on artists, audiences and participants of these bi-lateral partnerships. We are also interested in understanding the wider impacts of the partnerships including the development of the cultural sector, soft power and the repairing of international relationships, particularly in how England and the UK are perceived post-Brexit. Additionally, we want to understand from each of the partnership-working models formed the conditions for successful partnership working, particularly between Arts Council England and international and UK partners. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1efdd2fb-7623-458c-a554-cb18d5f9bbbb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6472beea-ba36-4a9b-a0a1-e64dafc99939
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£47,256 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£47,256 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
17 Jan 2025 - 31 Jul 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND
Contact Name
Sophia Ronketti
Contact Email
procurement.services@artscouncil.org.uk
Contact Phone
+441619344317

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 1FN
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WORLD PENCIL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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