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Digital Culture Network Impact Evaluation

THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND

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22 Jan 2026 at 19:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Arts Council of England, a central government public authority located in Manchester, conducted a procurement process for the "Digital Culture Network Impact Evaluation" project, which involved evaluating the impacts of the Digital Culture Network. This contract, categorised under the services industry, employed a limited procurement method, suitable for below-threshold contracts. The procurement process is now in the award stage, with the contract actively signed by the supplier, Making Impact Matter Ltd. The contract was signed on 24th November 2025 and runs from 4th December 2025 to 27th March 2026, with the financial consideration amounting to £24,999 (net) out of a gross of £29,999.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research consultancy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises, especially those experienced in offering evaluative and impact assessment services in the cultural sector, are ideally suited to engage in similar contracts. Companies like Making Impact Matter Ltd, which operates in Burnley, have exemplified how such opportunities can support business growth by enabling them to take part in government-funded projects, subsequently enhancing their portfolio and reputation in the consultancy domain.

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Notice Title

Digital Culture Network Impact Evaluation

Notice Description

Evaluation into the impact of the Digital Culture Network To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1008606373

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060cd3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005987-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£24,999 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
4 Dec 2025 - 27 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
Children and Young Person Team
Contact Email
procurement.services@artscouncil.org.uk
Contact Phone
0161 934 4317

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

MAKING IMPACT MATTER

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