Tender

Access Scheme Standards, Training and Support

THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND

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05 Jul 2023 at 17:30

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Arts Council of England has initiated a procurement process titled "Access Scheme Standards, Training and Support" within the legal documentation and certification services industry category. The procurement aims to develop national access standards to enhance the experience of D/deaf, Disabled, and Neurodivergent individuals in arts and cultural events. The process includes procuring a Standards framework, assessment tools, quality assurance, training, and support services. The deadline for tender submissions is set for August 14, 2023. The contract period is scheduled to run from October 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly those offering standards development, training, and support services, to engage with The Arts Council of England. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are well-suited for this opportunity. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, allowing interested parties to submit proposals in line with the specified requirements. The project offers potential for business growth and collaboration in the legal documentation and certification services sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Access Scheme Standards, Training and Support

Notice Description

Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: ii.1.4 Short Description Instead of: 1, Built Environment (BS5000), Read: 1, Built Environment (BS83000), The commissioning of a set of national access standards focused on improving the user experience of D/deaf, Disabled and Neurodivergent people when attending arts and cultural events. To support the adoption of these standards we will also be providing assessment tools, quality assurance, training and support. The intention is to produce a Standards framework containing existing standards including 1, Built Environment (BS5000), 2. Digital and Communications (W3C) as well as encouraging the development of standards in 3. Customer Service and 4. Commissioning, Events and Programming. We have undertaken some discovery work in the four areas and identified gaps. We don't have a particular approach in mind and are open to the above services either being procured from separate suppliers, a consortium, or a single multi-disciplined supplier. We would welcome the opportunity to talk with a supplier or suppliers about how the Standards Framework can be developed and implemented along with training and support services needed for organisations to better meet the needs and aspirations of disabled arts and cultural attendees. We envisage the support and training offer will be delivered online and in-person, as appropriate, and we would like to discuss the possible use of a virtual learning environment (VLE). We would like to engage in some Pre-market engagement in July/August 2023. To explore how these Standards, Training and Support might be developed within the sector. Please forward some brief information (max 2 sides of A4) about your organisation and your experience of developing standards, training and support to procurement.services@artscouncil.org.uk . Please put "Access Scheme; Standards, Training and Support" in the email title.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6539c4bb-7549-4db0-9058-4453af840786
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79130000 - Legal documentation and certification services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2023 - 31 Dec 2023 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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