Tender

GB-London: International activity of arts and cultural organisations

THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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13 Mar 2020 at 17:01

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10 Mar 2020 at 12:50

Tender Notice
Tender

09 Mar 2020 at 13:40

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Arts Council of England is seeking bids for the contract labelled "International activity of arts and cultural organisations," focused on enhancing the cultural sector's global engagement. The procurement process is currently in the award stage, following the close of the tender period on 10 March 2020. This initiative, part of a broader strategy running from 2020 to 2030, aims to bolster England's reputation as a centre for cultural excellence. The contract, valued at £50,000, spans from 27 April 2020 to 30 November 2020 and outlines specific research and development services, classified under CPV code 73000000. Interested parties must consider deadlines meticulously, especially with a final submission date previously shifted to 3 April 2020.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) operating within the arts and cultural sector, especially those with experience in international projects. Businesses that specialise in research and development services or have a strong grounding in cultural consultancy will find this opportunity particularly appealing. As the Arts Council is keen to engage not only established national portfolio organisations but also newer and smaller enterprises, this contract could serve as a gateway for SMEs looking to expand their international reach and foster cultural exchanges.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-London: International activity of arts and cultural organisations

Notice Description

NOTE: This notice was updated on 13 March 2020 for the following reason: Deadline date has been changed to the 03/04/2020.(A key ambition of the Arts Council's new strategy for 2020-30, Let's Create, is to help develop a cultural sector which is world-leading, outward-looking and globally connected. This was already an important part of the Arts Council's work - between 2015 and 2018 PS18 million was invested in this area through programmes such as Artists' International Development Fund (AIDF) and the International Showcasing fund - and it will continue to play a prominent role over the next ten years. In particular, it is crucial to demonstrate England's status as a world centre for cultural excellence, ensuring that more artists, arts organisations and museums based in England are exporting work internationally and that visitors cite the arts and culture as the reason they visited England. The Arts Council also aims to support cultural exchange, so that the best of international arts and culture is being enjoyed regularly by the public in this country and the best of our arts and culture finds new audiences overseas. The role that arts, culture and the creative industries can have in facilitating investment, creating new markets and providing influence is already well-documented, while it will also be important to understand what impact the Future Relationship to the EU will have on international working. In 2015 Trends Business Research (TBR) were commissioned to conduct a piece of research to help the Arts Council understand the scale and impact of the international activity of its National Portfolio Organisations (NPOs). Bigger, more established NPOs have major programmes of international activity, often focused on particular markets or geographies, but it is also crucial to understand if small- and medium-sized NPOs are working internationally. The research found that 65% of NPOs surveyed had undertaken international work in the previous three years and that experience, placing their work in a global context and showcasing opportunities were the strongest motivators for undertaking this work. Conversely, the generation of additional income was not considered as important a motivating factor but was frequently cited; suggesting that, while it is rarely the main reason for undertaking international work, it can be an important pre-condition or consideration. The intention of this new piece of research is to develop this same level of understanding among the most recent cohort of NPOs, receiving funding between 2018 and 2022, and establish a study which can be repeated over the course of the lifecycle of Let's Create.) 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-25da2cd8-8117-48f4-b80e-bc7cfaef86ef
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7663fb2b-a13b-4e26-aced-640228fda038
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
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Apr 2020 - 30 Nov 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 OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
Procurement
Contact Email
procurement.services@artscouncil.org.uk
Contact Phone
01619344317

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

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