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Towns Fund - what works for culture?

HISTORIC ENGLAND

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24 Mar 2021 at 14:59

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Towns Fund - what works for culture?" is initiated by Historic England, focusing on the recreational, cultural, and sporting services sector. This active tender seeks to commission research regarding the inclusion of cultural projects in bids from 100 towns eligible for investment through the Towns Fund. The tender was published on 24 March 2021, with responses due by 12 April 2021. The contractual period is set to commence on 26 April 2021 and conclude on 18 June 2021, with a budget range of £25,000 to £30,000. This open procedure invites submissions from interested parties to ensure broad participation.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in cultural research, particularly those that specialise in evaluating decision-making processes and project efficacy in cultural contexts. Businesses that can leverage insights from the application process are likely to have a competitive edge. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the funding parameters and the intent to gather diverse perspectives on the evaluation of cultural projects within public investment schemes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Towns Fund - what works for culture?

Notice Description

The DCMS cultural agencies wish jointly to commission research into the reasons why culture (in its broad sense) was or was not included in bids made by the 100 towns eligible for public investment through the Towns Fund and what lessons can be learned from the application process. Of the 100 bids, only a proportion included cultural projects, with sport perhaps being least well represented. By looking into the decision-making process of a sample of bids and talking to those involved, the cultural agencies hope to gain insight into what worked, for whom and why. Additional information: Suppliers interested in this opportunity should register at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/historic-england/aspx/Home in orderto express interest and download documentation. Delivery Notes Tenders must be returned via the In-Tend system by the stated deadline. Funding Description Funding is being shared between Historic England, Arts Council England and the National Lottery Heritage Fund. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f06c5507-08eb-4693-aeab-b28fb9cf15ad
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9e01653-84bc-4a28-a00f-f69fc1ea7213
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Apr 2021 - 18 Jun 2021 1-6 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
HISTORIC ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 2EH
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Mannington and Western
Westminster Constituency
Swindon South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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