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Evaluation of Museum Development Small Grant Programmes

THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND

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02 Apr 2026 at 15:14

Summary of the contracting process

The Arts Council of England, a central government public authority, has completed an award for the evaluation of Museum Development Small Grant Programmes. The procurement process was initiated through a limited competition method, below the threshold, to conduct an independent evaluation of grant programmes from 2024 to 2026, focusing on the economic impact assessment within the services industry. The procurement stage is currently at the Award phase. The awarded contract commenced on 2nd March 2026 and will run until 30th June 2026, with an optional six-month extension if required. The contract value is £22,425, with a gross amount of £26,910. The performance of this contract will be in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for companies specialising in economic impact assessment services. PS Research Limited, a small or medium-sized enterprise, has successfully been awarded the contract, demonstrating opportunities for SMEs with expertise in conducting evaluations in the cultural sector. Businesses that can offer insights into grant programme impacts and possess the analytical capabilities for rigorous assessments would be ideally suited for similar engagements. Companies looking to expand their footprint in public sector evaluations, particularly within cultural property, can leverage opportunities like this to build their portfolios and network with influential bodies such as the Arts Council of England.

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Notice Title

Evaluation of Museum Development Small Grant Programmes

Notice Description

Conduct an independent overarching evaluation of a suite of Arts Council funded grant programmes delivered through Museum Development and aimed at Museums in England from 2024 -2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067c43
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031105-2026
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79311410 - Economic impact assessment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£22,425 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 30 Jun 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

PS RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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