Tender

GB-London: Libraries Improvement Fund (LIF) Evaluation

THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND

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Tender

14 Oct 2021 at 13:20

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Arts Council of England is currently conducting a tender for the "Libraries Improvement Fund (LIF) Evaluation," which aims to assess the impact of a £5 million fund aimed at enhancing library services across England. This opportunity, classified under research and development services, falls within the services category and is located in London. The tender process is open, with a submission deadline set for 8 November 2021, and the contract period will commence on 6 December 2021, lasting until 31 July 2025. The procurement method adopted is an open procedure, welcoming a diverse range of suppliers.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in evaluation and consultancy services, particularly those with experience in public sector projects. Businesses capable of demonstrating value in assessing the economic and social impacts of public funding initiatives would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this process could enable businesses to expand their portfolio while contributing to the development of library services in England.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-London: Libraries Improvement Fund (LIF) Evaluation

Notice Description

Arts Council England are seeking a suppler to conduct a programme-level evaluation of the LIF evaluation to ensure the economic and social benefits of the fund are fully evidenced, realised and understood. The fund is an open access capital fund of PS5m for 2021/22, focused on enabling library services across England to invest in a range of projects to upgrade buildings and technology so they are better placed to respond to the changing ways people are using them. The evaluation will serve as an evidence base to support and inform future funding bids and business cases for the continued investment in libraries. 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
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e61e57a-bd42-42a5-86b8-efb33531cf18
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Dec 2021 - 31 Jul 2025 3-4 years
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
LONDON
Postcode
WC1B 3HF
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Bloomsbury
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Further Information

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