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CONSULTANT TO PROJECT MANAGE TEST AND LEARN PROJECTS

UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE

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21 Mar 2022 at 15:57

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18 Nov 2021 at 12:29

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bedfordshire is initiating a public procurement process to commission a consultant for the project management of Test and Learn projects aimed at enhancing arts and cultural education for pupils in Bedford Borough. The tender, titled "Consultant to Project Manage Test and Learn Projects," is classified under project management consultancy services and is part of the arts and culture sector. The tender period ended on 30 November 2021, while the contract is expected to run from 20 January 2022 until 1 August 2022. Interested parties need to register on the University’s procurement website to express their interest and submit proposals.

This procurement presents a valuable opportunity for consultancy firms specialising in project management, particularly those with expertise in arts and education. Businesses with experience in managing educational projects, cultural programmes, or partnerships within similar sectors would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, as the focus is on supporting underserved youth through cultural engagement, firms committed to fostering arts education and community involvement will find this project aligns with their mission and capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CONSULTANT TO PROJECT MANAGE TEST AND LEARN PROJECTS

Notice Description

Purpose of this Brief a. The Bedford Arts & Cultural Education Partnership (BACE) wishes to commission suitably qualified and experienced consultant(s) to project manage the delivery of, and evaluate and report on, a series of Test & Learn projects commissioned by schools in Bedford Borough, which provide high quality arts and cultural learning opportunities for pupils. b. The contract will be managed by University of Bedfordshire (Lead Organisation). The work is commissioned by the BACE Steering Group, who will select the successful bidder and monitor the delivery of the contract. The successful bidder will be expected to report regularly to the BACE Steering Group during the course of the contract. c. The work must recognise BACE Year 2 Programme aims, objectives and outcomes. 2. Context a. BACE was formed in 2017 to act as the Cultural Education Partnership for Bedford Borough and deliver on the Arts Council England Cultural Education Challenge. b. Bedford Arts and Cultural Education (BACE) is a network of leaders from the arts, culture and education sectors within Bedford Borough who have committed to work in partnership and to align resources to ensure that children and young people, who are currently underserved, have access to high quality opportunities for meaningful engagement with and learning through arts and culture. c. The Partnership currently consists of a Steering Group made up of representatives from local early years and primary education (Bedford Nursery Schools), independent schools (The Harpur Trust), FE/HE (University of Bedfordshire), cultural providers (Bedford Creative Arts, Full House Theatre, the Philharmonia Orchestra, Bedfordshire Museum Development), and the Local Authority (Libraries & Culture, School Improvement, Bedford Music Hub). d. BACE intends to form an Executive Board, consisting of senior leaders drawn from the education and cultural sectors, and from the Local Authority. It is envisaged that this Board will also oversee the Bedford Cultural Partnership, a group of organisations leading on the development of a Cultural Strategy for Bedford Borough. e. BACE has completed a Year 1 Programme, a Twinning project between Bedford Borough Schools and cultural providers, with the support of Education Improvement Support Grant funding. f. The funding for this contract and the wider work being undertaken as part of CE Year 2 Programme is from Royal Opera House Bridge Partnership Investment. Additional information: You need to register and express an interest in the tender on the University's Procurement website: https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbedfordshire/aspx/Home

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6947e709-5ef5-4c5b-aee0-6fd099def9aa
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
22 Mar 2022 - 21 Mar 2023 6-12 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
UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 3JU
Post Town
Luton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GLOW TRAINING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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