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ACE 1011 ITT - Private Dance Schools Research 2025/26

ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND

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13 Nov 2025 at 19:05

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Arts Council England, located in Manchester, involves conducting research on private dance schools across England. This initiative, titled "ACE 1011 ITT - Private Dance Schools Research 2025/26," falls under the services category, focusing on how these schools contribute to cultural infrastructure and professional pathways. The procurement was executed using a limited competition method, below the threshold, and its status is marked as complete. The tender was awarded to the University of Bedfordshire, with the contract period extending from 6th October 2025 to 31st March 2026, and a potential extension to 31st December 2026, contingent upon performance and budget approval. The contract holds a total value of £39,642, including VAT.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research services, especially those with expertise in cultural and socio-economic studies. Companies with a focus on mapping geographic and cultural structures within local communities or those promoting diverse dance forms might benefit greatly from engaging in such public contracts. Additionally, large-scale suppliers with an interest in contributing to cultural and educational sectors would find alignment with the project's objectives and potential future developments supported by Arts Council England.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ACE 1011 ITT - Private Dance Schools Research 2025/26

Notice Description

ACE 1011 ITT - Private Dance Schools Research 2025/26 ACE is seeking a contractor to conduct research that will help ACE to better understand the current role of Private Dance Schools / studios throughout England (in terms of how they fit into local cultural infrastructure, particularly in relation to geographical and socio-economic differences). ACE also seeks to understand how Private Dance Schools/studios contribute to 1) professional pathways and workforce development, and 2) promotion of under represented and culturally diverse dance forms. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=994305432

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e0f4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073763-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£33,035 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
5 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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