Tender

Publication - Guide to producing Equality Action Objectives and Plans for National Portfolio Organisations

THE ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND

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Tender

03 Apr 2017 at 17:22

Summary of the contracting process

The Arts Council England is currently in the Tender stage of the procurement process, seeking to develop a guide for National Portfolio Organisations aimed at producing Equality Action Objectives and Plans. The tender, titled "Publication - Guide to producing Equality Action Objectives and Plans for National Portfolio Organisations," was published on 3rd April 2017, with submissions due by 20th April 2017. The contract, valued at a maximum of £2,700,000 (including VAT), is classified under the CPV code for evaluation consultancy services and is open to bidders from various jurisdictions, including the United Kingdom and overseas territories.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in equality, diversity, and organisational development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to apply, as the Arts Council England's procurement approach is designed to be inclusive. Firms proficient in creating accessible documentation and strategies that support equality initiatives would be well-suited to compete for this contract, potentially enhancing their portfolio and reputation within the arts sector.

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Notice Title

Publication - Guide to producing Equality Action Objectives and Plans for National Portfolio Organisations

Notice Description

Arts Council England is seeking to procure a service provider to develop an accessible Guide for National Portfolio Organisations to support them produce Equality Action Objectives and Plans. 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
ocds-b5fd17-405f0c68-6be7-4108-8f64-ab8bee7cf97a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea2d6a94-ca59-42af-a7c9-d4df9b17541f
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
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Apr 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Apr 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2017 - 28 Jul 2017 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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