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GB-Manchester: ACE 686 DAC - Research into economic spillovers of conservatoires

THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND

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16 May 2025 at 10:55

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the project titled "GB-Manchester: ACE 686 DAC - Research into economic spillovers of conservatoires" has been completed, with the award stage finalised. Commissioned by The Arts Council of England, based in Manchester, this contract falls under the industry category of economic research services. The contract period began on 21 February 2025 and ended on 31 March 2025. While the procurement method specifics are not detailed, the scope includes services delivered across multiple locations such as the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom. The buyer, The Arts Council of England, managed the process, which saw RADA IN BUSINESS LIMITED being awarded the contract on 13 February 2025, with a total contract value of £22,250.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in economic research, particularly those able to provide insights into cultural institution impacts. Although the procurement did not specify suitability for SMEs or VCSEs, larger research firms, similar to RADA IN BUSINESS LIMITED, are well-suited contenders due to the project scale and geographical reach. Businesses with a robust capability in delivering comprehensive analysis across diverse locations could leverage such a contract to strengthen their portfolio and demonstrate their expertise in high-profile public sector projects.

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Notice Title

GB-Manchester: ACE 686 DAC - Research into economic spillovers of conservatoires

Notice Description

Undertaking research exploring the economic spillovers of conservatoires in England

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8c7396c7-cf8a-48a0-bff5-beae67fce13c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6183391f-cbf7-4814-b643-b061b10065f7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79311400 - Economic research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£22,250 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£22,250 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
21 Feb 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
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

RADA IN BUSINESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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