Tender

Publication - Guide to producing Equality Action Objectives and Plans for National Portfolio Organisations

THE ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND

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Tender

09 Mar 2017 at 21:49

Summary of the contracting process

Arts Council England is currently engaged in an open procurement process for the tender titled "Publication - Guide to producing Equality Action Objectives and Plans for National Portfolio Organisations." This initiative aims to procure evaluation consultancy services, with a maximum contract value including VAT capped at £2,700,000. The tender period is set to close on 24 March 2017, and services are required to be delivered within the United Kingdom, specifically targeting National Portfolio Organisations. The contract is expected to commence on 10 April 2017 and is due to conclude by 28 July 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on consultancy services, particularly those specialising in equality and inclusion strategies. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with relevant expertise in creating accessible guides and action plans would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The open procurement method allows a diverse range of providers to participate, enhancing the potential for competition and innovative solutions in this essential area of public service delivery.

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Notice Title

Publication - Guide to producing Equality Action Objectives and Plans for National Portfolio Organisations

Notice Description

Arts Council England is seeking to procure a service provider to develop an accessible Guide for National Portfolio Organisations to support them produce Equality Action Objectives and Plans. Additional information: Documents are available via the Bravo Solutions e-tendering platform. URL given below. All bids must be submitted through this portal. Maximum contract value excludes VAT. The maximum contract value including VAT must not exceed PS2,700,000

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bbabc7d5-62b0-4f3b-aaf3-b20320f277f0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/559b4d37-81e3-4fc8-9936-6db4a41929be
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

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


CPV Codes

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Apr 2017 - 28 Jul 2017 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B1 2LH
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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