Tender

GB-London: Cultural Development Fund 2 (CDF2) Evaluation

THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND

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Tender

11 Feb 2022 at 14:20

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Arts Council of England is currently seeking suppliers for the independent evaluation of the Cultural Development Fund Round 2 (CDF2) project, titled "GB-London: Cultural Development Fund 2 (CDF2) Evaluation." This procurement process, categorised under research consultancy services, falls within the services sector and is being conducted through an open procedure. The tender period is set to conclude on 7 March 2022, while the contract is expected to begin on 28 March 2022 and extend until 1 July 2025. The total value of the contract ranges from £50,000 to £100,000, and it is open to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), allowing for diverse participation from various organisations.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in research consultancy, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs that specialise in cultural evaluation and impact assessment. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in delivering comprehensive evaluations and providing evidence-based insights into cultural development initiatives would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in this contract could enhance a business's portfolio and contribute to the growth of the cultural sector, ultimately driving future investments and collaboration in transformative cultural projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-London: Cultural Development Fund 2 (CDF2) Evaluation

Notice Description

Arts Council England is seeking a supplier to deliver an independent evaluation of the Cultural Development Fund Round 2 (CDF2) and provide detailed evidence of the outcomes and impacts of CDF2 projects, which will be used as supporting evidence for investment in future cultural development schemes. The Cultural Development Fund (CDF) is a DCMS fund administered by Arts Council England that aims to level up through investment in culture. A fund of PS24m is available for Round 2 of CDF to support capital investment in transformative place-based creative and cultural initiatives. The aim of this evaluation is to identify the extent to which the expected outcomes and impacts of the successful projects have materialised. The evaluation should sit alongside the ongoing CDF1 evaluation and together the evaluations will provide a robust evidence base for future investment in place-based culture. 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
ocds-b5fd17-58aeb0a7-9fac-42fc-a168-026bafdf2c60
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/321a2fbe-cc0f-486c-be19-ef97bfd64a25
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

73210000 - Research consultancy 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
11 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Mar 2022 - 1 Jul 2025 3-4 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
Amanda Jones
Contact Email
amanda.jones@artscouncil.org.uk
Contact Phone
01619344317

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

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