Tender

Quality Evaluation Framework

THE ARTS COUNCIL

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31 Jan 2017 at 16:38

Tender

31 Jan 2017 at 16:18

Summary of the contracting process

The Arts Council, located in Birmingham, is seeking bids for the "Quality Evaluation Framework" contract, aimed at supporting National Portfolio Organisations (NPOs) in adopting a quality evaluation framework using standardised Quality Metrics from the Arts and Culture sector. This tender is currently in the active stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 6th March 2017. The maximum contract value is £2,700,000 inclusive of VAT, and the services required fall under the evaluation consultancy sector as per the CPV classification. The contract period is expected to start on 29th May 2017 and run until 31st March 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in evaluation services. Companies with expertise in quality metrics, public engagement, and cultural evaluations would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging with this framework could enhance businesses' capabilities in the arts sector, fostering growth and establishing partnerships with key organisations within the culture and arts community.

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Notice Title

Quality Evaluation Framework

Notice Description

contract to support our NPOs (National Portfolio Organisations) to adopt and embed a quality evaluation framework using the standardised Quality Metrics developed by the Arts and Culture sector. The framework must incorporate the views of self, peer and public to evaluate the quality of cultural experiences. Additional information: Documents are available via the Bravo Solutions e-tendering platform. URL given below. All bids must be submitted through this portal. Maximum contract value excludes VAT. The maximum contract value including VAT must not exceed PS2,700,000

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/725949b8-8f5d-4520-9de8-9884831d1d18
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jan 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 May 2017 - 31 Mar 2022 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE ARTS COUNCIL
Contact Name
David Battersby, ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND
Contact Email
david.battersby@artscouncil.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B1 2LH
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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