Tender

Quality Evaluation Framework

THE ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

23 Feb 2017 at 09:56

Tender

20 Feb 2017 at 16:21

Summary of the contracting process

The Arts Council England is seeking to establish a Quality Evaluation Framework aimed at managing objects under Government Indemnity with appropriate safety and security measures. This procurement, classified under "Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment," has a maximum contract value, including VAT, of £2,700,000. The tender process uses a selective procurement method and is currently in the active stage, with a tender deadline set for 13th March 2017. The contract period begins on 13th April 2017 and concludes on 31st March 2018. Interested parties must submit their bids through the Bravo Solutions e-tendering platform.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses operating within the security and defence sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can deliver compliant and innovative solutions. Companies specialising in safety equipment, security assessments, and risk management in line with government standards would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The involvement of The Arts Council England suggests that businesses with experience in cultural or heritage-related projects may have an edge in understanding and fulfilling the unique requirements of this tender.

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Notice Title

Quality Evaluation Framework

Notice Description

The aim of this work is to ensure that objects to be covered by Government Indemnity are looked after in a suitable, safe and secure way to comply with the Security and Transport Conditions set out in Annex D and E of the scheme Guidelines. The assessment of venues minimises the risk of claims under the Scheme by ensuring adequate and appropriate safeguards are (or will be) in place. 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
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a291ca96-11f4-47ff-a656-b1240c1d55d6
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment


CPV Codes

35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Apr 2017 - 31 Mar 2018 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND
Contact Name
David Battersby, ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND
Contact Email
david.battersby@artscouncil.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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