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GB-Manchester: ACE 678 STA - Evaluation for the Artsmark & Teaching for Creativity Pilot Project

ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND

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11 Sep 2025 at 16:10

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Summary of the contracting process

The tender titled "GB-Manchester: ACE 678 STA - Evaluation for the Artsmark & Teaching for Creativity Pilot Project" was issued by Arts Council England, located at The Hive, 2nd Floor, 47 Lever Street, Manchester, UK. This procurement process falls under the services category with a specific focus on evaluation consultancy services, classified under CPV code 79419000. The procurement process has reached the Award stage, with Dr David Parker being awarded the contract on 28 January 2025 for a value of £20,000. The contract period is scheduled from 10 February 2025 to 31 July 2026. The project aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the Artsmark framework in fostering creativity in schools and suggests enhancements for future execution. This tender, supporting social enterprises (VCSE), was not particularly tailored to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and focuses on a diverse geographical reach including British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and other regions worldwide.

This opportunity presents significant growth possibilities for businesses specialising in educational consultancy, particularly those with expertise in creativity and programme evaluation. Organisations adept at understanding and influencing educational frameworks are well-suited to thrive in this engagement, adding to their portfolio by contributing valuable evaluative insights for teaching creativity. The project's alignment with the socio-cultural development in education systems offers a platform for business entities aiming to expand their impact across multiple territories. This procurement could benefit suppliers experienced in consulting services, looking to establish or strengthen partnerships with public sector entities like the Arts Council England.

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Notice Title

GB-Manchester: ACE 678 STA - Evaluation for the Artsmark & Teaching for Creativity Pilot Project

Notice Description

ACE 678 STA - Evaluation for the Artsmark & Teaching for Creativity Pilot Project The work will result in an evaluation report that: Assesses the Artsmark framework's effectiveness in fostering teaching for creativity and the impact of network-building and knowledge-sharing among schools. Measures the influence of Teaching for Creativity on students, staff, and school culture. Provides recommendations for Artsmark process improvement.

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/9c2fd499-9d7f-4fc6-9427-b87c9cce7371
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
10 Feb 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DR DAVID PARKER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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