Tender

Quality Evaluation Framework

THE ARTS COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

31 Jan 2017 at 16:19

TenderAmendment

24 Jan 2017 at 20:04

TenderAmendment

23 Jan 2017 at 14:22

Tender

23 Jan 2017 at 14:20

Summary of the contracting process

The Arts Council has initiated a tender process for the "Quality Evaluation Framework," aimed at supporting National Portfolio Organisations (NPOs) in adopting and embedding a quality evaluation framework using standardised Quality Metrics from the Arts and Culture sector. The procurement method is open, with a tender period that ends on 6 March 2017. The maximum contract value is set at £2,700,000, including VAT, with the contract period commencing on 29 May 2017 and concluding on 31 March 2022. Bids must be submitted through the Bravo Solutions e-tendering platform, and the delivery addresses span the UK, Europe, and beyond.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the consultancy services sector, particularly those specialising in evaluation and assessment frameworks. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the tender is suitable for them. Businesses with experience in evaluating cultural experiences or developing similar quality metrics will find this tender especially relevant, potentially enabling them to contribute to enhancing the quality of cultural offerings in the UK.

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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/301bf927-5d51-4d51-98a0-ff937fef6859
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

79990000 - Miscellaneous business-related 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
Additional Buyers

DEMO BUYER

Contact Name
David Battersby, 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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