Tender

GB-London: Creativity Exchange

THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

The Arts Council of England is inviting tenders for the "Creativity Exchange" project, part of a joint research initiative established by the Durham Commission to enhance creative education in schools. This contract is classified under research services (CPV code 73110000) and is located in London, UK. The procurement process is currently in the active tender stage, with the tender period concluding on 1st March 2021. The total contract value is estimated at £30,000 excluding VAT, including an optional extension, with a maximum budget of £15,000 for the first year. The contract is set to commence on 3rd March 2021 and will run until 31st March 2023.

This opportunity presents an excellent prospect for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in content curation, research services, and educational programme development. Interested bidders should have the capability to gather and moderate relevant content, conduct interviews with industry leaders, and forge partnerships to enhance global creative education practices. Companies engaged in educational technologies, curriculum development, and creative consultancy would be particularly well-positioned to compete for this contract, as they can contribute significantly to the goals outlined by the Durham Commission.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-London: Creativity Exchange

Notice Description

NOTE: This notice was updated on 17 February 2021 for the following reason: The maximum budget for the contract is PS15,000 excluding VAT for year 1. The option to extend for an additional year is PS15,000 excluding VAT. Total contract value which includes any extensions is PS30,000 GBP excluding VAT.(The Durham Commission is a joint research collaboration between Durham University and Arts Council England, convened in 2018 to look at the role creativity and creative thinking should play in the education of young people. The Commission is intended to influence policy and practice in schools in England with regard to teaching for creativity. The Creativity Exchange is a web platform, launched in February 2021 which underpins the work of the Durham Commission providing a forum for discussion on approaches to teaching for creativity. The wining bidder will provide the following services: (a)Collection of content appropriate to the Creativity Exchange (b)Curation of content ensuring a balance of perspectives are represented (c)Working with a team to moderate content for the Creativity Exchange (d)Programming and undertaking a schedule of interviews with thought leaders, policy leaders and practitioners re creativity and teaching for creativity (e)Develop partnerships, including with international partners, to facilitate active links between this work and global practice (f)Working with the Arts Council and Durham University teams, contribute to the overall implementation of the Durham Commission recommendations (g)Working with Arts Council teams to maximise alignment of the Creativity Exchange with Arts Council work with children and young people and schools The maximum budget for the contract is PS15,000 excluding VAT which includes the optional extension period.) 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
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2608649-6bca-4c79-87b3-79303619791a
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

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2023 2-3 years
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Notice Documents

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