Planning

Arts Council England's Environmental Responsibility Programme 23+

THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND

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Planning

25 Mar 2022 at 16:14

Summary of the contracting process

The Arts Council of England is planning a tender for its Environmental Responsibility Programme 23+, aimed at supporting the creative and cultural sector in implementing the Environmental Responsibility Investment Principle (ERIP). This project, valued at £1,350,000, focuses on the delivery of environmental data tools, sector-wide engagement initiatives, and training programmes, which are essential for measuring and reporting on carbon reduction efforts. The main procurement stage is currently defined as 'planning', with a call for competition anticipated to be issued on or after 7 April 2022. The contract is to be executed in the United Kingdom, and all systems must be functional by 1 April 2023, allowing for necessary development and testing to occur beforehand.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, environmental consultancy, software development, and training services. Companies with expertise in developing environmental data tools, conducting sector development programmes, and providing technical support will be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging with this tender could allow businesses to establish themselves as key players in the burgeoning field of environmental responsibility within the creative and cultural sectors, potentially leading to further engagements and partnerships in sustainable development initiatives.

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Notice Title

Arts Council England's Environmental Responsibility Programme 23+

Notice Description

Environmental Responsibility (ER) Programme: This aim of this contract is to support the creative and cultural sector in embedding Arts Council England's (ACE) Environmental Responsibility Investment Principle (ERIP), to measure and report sector progress of carbon reduction and climate action. Progress will be demonstrated through representative sampling of those who engage with the programme. The programme will include: free-to-access Environmental Data tools and corresponding support for National Portfolio Organisations (NPO), sector development and leadership programmes, resource development and selective free-to-access content, tool and resources for the wider creative and cultural sector including individuals.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This notice is not a call for competition. Arts Council England intend to issue the call for competition with procurement documentation including a formal invitation to tender and contract terms on or after 07.04.2022. This notice is for information only, to allow bidders time to consider their tendering strategy and, where applicable, to discuss with joint venture partners or sub-contractors how the services may be delivered before the tender is published. Arts Council England reserves the right not to proceed with the procurement or procure the services through alternative procurement arrangements. Bidders may also raise questions about the procurement and Arts Council England's requirements by contacting us via the Delta e-sourcing portal: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Environmental-services./96D3Q8K98B Additional information: If you are interested in the opportunity, please submit the typical terms and conditions that you would enter into with customers for similar services. Arts Council England may review these to help develop its own contract, but is under no obligation to incorporate any potential supplier terms into its own contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0326a1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008199-2022
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

80 - Education and training services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

72260000 - Software-related services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

80540000 - Environmental training services

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,350,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 Apr 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
Amanda Jones
Contact Email
amanda.jones@artscouncil.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1615374120

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

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