Tender

GB-Manchester: ACE 541 ITT Research into Early Years Cultural Provision in the Midlands

ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND

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Tender

18 Sep 2023 at 15:05

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Arts Council England is seeking a contractor for the procurement titled "ACE 541 ITT Research into Early Years Cultural Provision in the Midlands", falling under the Research services category. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender value of £50,000 GBP and a minimum value of £25,000 GBP. The tender is open for participation through an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 16th October 2023. The contract is set to run from 27th November 2023 to 31st July 2024. This opportunity is suitable for SMEs, aiming to engage more children aged 0-5 years in culture and creativity in the Midlands.

The Arts Council England based in Manchester is the buying organisation for this procurement process. Businesses interested in research services focusing on early years cultural provision would find this opportunity well-suited for growth. SMEs and other economic operators that can contribute to engaging young children in culture and creativity are encouraged to participate in this tender. The Arts Council England's initiative in the Midlands aligns with supporting progress towards Creative People outcomes, offering a valuable opportunity for businesses to contribute to enhancing cultural engagement for young children in the specified Priority Places.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Manchester: ACE 541 ITT Research into Early Years Cultural Provision in the Midlands

Notice Description

ACE 541 ITT: Research into Early Years Cultural Provision in the Midlands. Arts Council England is seeking a contractor to undertake research which will include scoping and reporting on the current provision, resources and routes available for engaging Early Years children in culture and creativity. Based on the analysis of the evidence, along with feedback gathered through consultation with the sector and with families in Priority Places, the contractor will produce a final report of key findings and recommendations. The strategic objective of this research project is to support progress towards Arts Council England's Creative People outcome in the Midlands. Specifically, it will inform our plans to engage more children aged 0-5 years in culture and creativity as part of their everyday lives, with a particular focus on our designated Priority Places in the Midlands. 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
ocds-b5fd17-df3aa1e8-8da3-479b-aa0e-d971dbff422f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/465ae8c3-9521-4db6-88ad-c3e8486eb43e
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Nov 2023 - 31 Jul 2024 6-12 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
ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND
Contact Name
Procurement Services
Contact Email
procurement.services@artscouncil.org.uk
Contact Phone
01619344317

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

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