--- title: "GB-Manchester: ACE 566 ITT - Research into Developing Disabled Leadership in the Midlands" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-001e900c-94d4-4961-a4a7-b5ad6f62fc95" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-001e900c-94d4-4961-a4a7-b5ad6f62fc95" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-001e900c-94d4-4961-a4a7-b5ad6f62fc95.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-001e900c-94d4-4961-a4a7-b5ad6f62fc95.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND" published: "2024-07-23" --- # GB-Manchester: ACE 566 ITT - Research into Developing Disabled Leadership in the Midlands Buyer: ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-001e900c-94d4-4961-a4a7-b5ad6f62fc95 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-001e900c-94d4-4961-a4a7-b5ad6f62fc95) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-001e900c-94d4-4961-a4a7-b5ad6f62fc95.json) ## Summary Arts Council England is inviting tenders for a research study titled "GB-Manchester: ACE 566 ITT - Research into Developing Disabled Leadership in the Midlands." This tender is focused on the arts and culture sector within the Midlands, aiming to understand and address structural barriers faced by disabled leaders. The procurement is currently at the Tender stage, with bids closing on 28 August 2024. The project will commence on 14 October 2024 and conclude on 28 February 2025. Classified under "Evaluation consultancy services" (CPV code: 79419000), this open procedure is seeking a contractor who can deliver an in-depth research report on the subject. The contract value ranges between £25,000 and £50,000 GBP, and the scope includes comprehensive research and presentation of findings. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly small or medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to contribute to a significant social research project that can enhance their portfolio and demonstrate their impact in the community. Organisations with expertise in evaluation consultancy, particularly those with lived experience of access barriers and disability, are well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this project could facilitate business growth by opening pathways to similar future opportunities and establishing a reputation for supporting disability leadership initiatives in the arts and culture sector. ## Notice ACE 566 ITT - Research into Developing Disabled Leadership in the Midlands ACE are seeking a Contractor to deliver a research study and report or presentation of outcomes into disabled leadership in the arts and culture sector, within the Midlands area. Arts Council England are interested to hear from bidders with lived experience of access barriers and being disabled. This research project is required to progress towards a more equitable investment in organisations in the Midlands area and ensure leadership is more representative and diverse. The Contractor will be required to conduct in-depth research into disabled leadership in the Midlands that will provide the Arts Council with an up-to-date and comprehensive understanding of structural barriers and future cross-sector opportunities. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b15988e-4b74-4af1-a79f-55bfeb7496d4 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Jul 2024 | | Submission deadline | 28 Aug 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 13 Oct 2024 - 28 Feb 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND | | Locality | MANCHESTER | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M1 1FN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester | | Local authority | Manchester | | Electoral ward | Piccadilly | | Westminster constituency | Manchester Central | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services ## Release History - 23 Jul 2024 at 15:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b15988e-4b74-4af1-a79f-55bfeb7496d4 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b15988e-4b74-4af1-a79f-55bfeb7496d4 23rd July 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Manchester:-ACE-566-ITT---Research-into-Developing-Disabled-Leadership-in-the-Midlands/42G49T292B Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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