Tender

Quality Evaluation Framework

THE ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND

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02 Mar 2017 at 09:34

Tender Notice
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19 Feb 2017 at 22:46

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Arts Council England is currently conducting an open procurement process for a contract titled "Quality Evaluation Framework," aimed at providing an independent complaints review service related to stage 2 complaints regarding their handling of applicants to the National Portfolio Investment Programme for 2018-22. The procurement is categorized under business services, fitting within the law, marketing, consulting, and recruitment sectors. The tender period is set to end on 10 March 2017, with the contract expected to commence on 1 May 2017 and run until 31 March 2018. The maximum contract value is stated at £2.7 million including VAT, and interested parties must submit bids through the Bravo Solutions e-tendering platform.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in complaint management and consultancy services, particularly those that can demonstrate experience in handling sensitive reviews and providing independent oversight. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete, as this procurement is targeted towards fostering participation from such businesses. Companies that are adept in navigating regulatory frameworks and have a strong understanding of client relations in the arts sector could particularly thrive in this competitive bidding process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Quality Evaluation Framework

Notice Description

This procurement opportunity covers the provision of an independent complaints review service for stage 2 complaints about how Arts Council England treated applicants/applications to the National Portfolio Investment Programme 2018-22. The independent complaints review service will be available to complainants whose complaints have progressed through stage 1 but who remain dissatisfied with Arts Council England's response to their complaint. 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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58e79cfa-7aa6-4e97-8e5c-b5117c780af6
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

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£134,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2017 - 31 Mar 2018 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND
Contact Name
David Battersby, ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND
Contact Email
david.battersby@artscouncil.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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