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

ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND

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17 Dec 2024 at 13:40

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Summary of the contracting process

Arts Council England, based in Manchester, has completed the procurement process for the "GB-Manchester: ACE 607 ITT - Touring Research (Theatre, dance and combined arts)" contract. This research service falls under the industry category of Research Services (CPV: 73110000) and aims to analyse the touring sectors of theatre, dance, music, and combined arts, particularly in relation to venue geography and art form, including genre. The project also aims to assess changes post-Covid-19 and explore the commercial-subsidised relationship in production and presentation. The procurement, managed through an open procedure, concluded with a contract award on 13 November 2024. The contract, valued at £64,250, runs from 14 November 2024 to 30 April 2025, and covers regions including the UK, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and globally.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in the arts and research sectors, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs), to engage in substantial stakeholder interaction and extensive data analysis. The contract awarded to The Audience Agency highlights the demand for expert analysis in performance arts and offers a unique opportunity for companies with expertise in the arts, data gathering, and stakeholder engagement to showcase their capabilities, potentially leading to further commissions and enhanced market reputation.

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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
ocds-b5fd17-9aba0586-85ef-4be4-a724-6ead0b8b6287
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04cd7f5e-ec1b-441d-a298-9e2f089fe01c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£64,250 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£64,250 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
14 Nov 2024 - 30 Apr 2025 1-6 months
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

THE AUDIENCE AGENCY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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