Tender

GB-Manchester: ACE 607 ITT - Touring Research (Theatre, dance and combined arts)

ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND

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09 Jul 2024 at 13:15

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Arts Council England (ACE) is seeking a supplier for a research project on the theatre, dance, music, and combined arts touring sectors. The study aims to investigate venue geography and artform relationships, specifically post-pandemic changes. The contract is valued at £100,000 GBP and falls under the services category. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a tender deadline of August 12, 2024, and a contract period from September 23, 2024, to April 30, 2025.

This tender opportunity offers potential for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations to participate. Businesses involved in research services related to the arts are well-suited to compete. The project presents a chance to engage with stakeholders, conduct primary data collection, and contribute to the understanding of commercial and subsidised arts activities, aimed at work presented on indoor stages.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Manchester: ACE 607 ITT - Touring Research (Theatre, dance and combined arts)

Notice Description

Arts Council England (ACE) wishes to appoint a supplier to undertake research into the current state of the theatre, dance, music and combined arts touring sectors and ecologies, particularly in relation to presentation venue geography and artform, including genre. ACE seeks to understand how this has changed since before the Covid-19 pandemic and to explore the relationship between commercial and subsidised organisations in relation to both production and presentation. This study is interested solely in the touring of theatre, dance, music and combined arts activities to venues across scales, presenting work on indoor stages. The work will include a literature review, audit of existing data and primary data gathering involving extensive stakeholder engagement. Further details are available in the tender documents. 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
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1054a553-88e1-407b-8302-96248a62dd31
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, VCSE
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
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 Sep 2024 - 30 Apr 2025 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
ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 1FN
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Further Information

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