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Researching Diversity in Classical Music

THE ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND

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28 Oct 2019 at 12:08

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Summary of the contracting process

The Arts Council England is seeking to address diversity in the classical music sector through a recently awarded contract for a project titled "Researching Diversity in Classical Music". This initiative aims to enhance understanding of diversity within orchestras and opera companies in the UK, with a contract value of £29,962. The award, which falls under research and consultancy services (CPV code 73000000), commenced on 18th July 2019 and is set to conclude on 31st July 2020. The project is categorized as an open procurement method and was officially published on 28th October 2019, following the completion of the tendering phase that ended on 19th June 2019.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses, especially those specialising in research and consultancy services, to engage with a critical topic relevant to the arts sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for contracts of this nature, given their agility and expertise in addressing diversity-related issues. The outcomes of this research could be pivotal in shaping future investments and strategies within the classical music industry, creating a pathway for growth and innovation for successful bidders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Researching Diversity in Classical Music

Notice Description

Awarded Contract - There has been an ongoing debate about diversity within the classical orchestral sector for a number of years. While ACE has some insight into the current diversity of the workforce of the orchestras and opera / ballet companies within its National Portfolio, this data is inconclusive. Furthermore, the ACE national Music team are regularly asked to respond to Parliamentary Questions (PQs) relating to diversity within classical music including opera but find their responses are often limited by these inconsistencies or other significant gaps present in existing data. The project recognises that the sectoral response to the Creative Case has, to date, achieved limited outcomes within classical music and opera. With the requirement for all National Portfolio Organisations (NPO) Band 2 and 3 organisations to achieve a 'Strong' rating by 2020 looming and the growing expectation that ACE-funded organisations continually improve their own achievements in this area - delivering against their agreed business plans at a minimum - completion of this study should make a significant contribution to organisational thinking, both now and in looking towards future investment rounds. This project reflects commitments in this area set out within ACE's 2018-20 Corporate Plan with the objective of making a significant contribution to organisational thinking on diversity within the classical music and opera sector. The key outcomes this research should aim to achieve are: - An improved understanding of the orchestral sector's current diversity profile. - A clearer understanding of current talent pathways within the sector and how these are likely to support increased diversity in the future. - A clearer understanding of what collective action needs to be taken to increase diversity within the sector workforce and pipeline, including performers, administrators and leadership.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cdc698ed-ab47-4bcc-9557-223ef4d5a08c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b0528b9-36a2-494f-a0ae-e704837ba21c
Current Stage
Award
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£29,962 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jun 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jul 20196 years ago
Contract Period
17 Jul 2019 - 31 Jul 2020 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
THE ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND
Contact Name
Zobair Mehmood
Contact Email
procurement.services@artscouncil.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WALNUT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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