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GB-Manchester: ACE 581 ITT - RESEARCH CONSULTANCY SUPPORT - ARTSMARK PLACE PROJECTS

ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND

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08 Aug 2024 at 15:50

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Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, conducted by Arts Council England, is titled "GB-Manchester: ACE 581 ITT - RESEARCH CONSULTANCY SUPPORT - ARTSMARK PLACE PROJECTS." It falls under the category of Evaluation Consultancy Services and aims to engage a national research partner for the Artsmark Place Projects (APP). The procurement is managed via an open procedure and has progressed to the award stage. Key dates include the tender period closing on 2nd April 2024 and the contract period running from 15th April 2024 to 31st December 2025. The project will be delivered across various locations, including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom, with a total value of GBP 35,912.5.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The contract involves providing research consultancy support and synthesising key findings from nine different APPs, making it suitable for businesses with expertise in evaluation consultancy services. Companies capable of aiding the Strategic Lead Partner with action research and gathering insights will find this opportunity well-aligned with their capabilities. The awarded supplier is The Audience Agency, an SME based in Manchester, indicating that similar companies are well-suited to compete in such procurements.

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Notice Title

GB-Manchester: ACE 581 ITT - RESEARCH CONSULTANCY SUPPORT - ARTSMARK PLACE PROJECTS

Notice Description

Arts Council England requires a national research partner to work with the Strategic Lead Partner's (SLPs) as the projects start delivery, support the SLP's with their action research and pull together key findings and learnings from each of the nine Artsmark Place Projects (APP) to help inform Artsmark development. Full details of the requirements can be found 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-b5fd17-9c9b261d-bfa4-4c9d-adfe-26fc99662c02
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e94bcda5-4d89-4d36-a867-d3fa55a343d7
Current Stage
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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

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

CPV Codes

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,912 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,912 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20242 years ago
Contract Period
14 Apr 2024 - 31 Dec 2025 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

THE AUDIENCE AGENCY

Further Information

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