--- title: "GB-Manchester: ACE 618 ITT - Evaluation of Arts Council's bilateral partnerships with key European nations" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0130c5fb-e22a-4c21-b9e0-8ffeaa3caeed" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0130c5fb-e22a-4c21-b9e0-8ffeaa3caeed" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0130c5fb-e22a-4c21-b9e0-8ffeaa3caeed.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0130c5fb-e22a-4c21-b9e0-8ffeaa3caeed.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND" published: "2024-08-16" --- # GB-Manchester: ACE 618 ITT - Evaluation of Arts Council's bilateral partnerships with key European nations Buyer: ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0130c5fb-e22a-4c21-b9e0-8ffeaa3caeed [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0130c5fb-e22a-4c21-b9e0-8ffeaa3caeed) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0130c5fb-e22a-4c21-b9e0-8ffeaa3caeed.json) ## Summary Arts Council England is seeking a contractor through an open procurement process to evaluate its bilateral partnerships with key European nations including Germany, France, Italy, Denmark, and Norway. Under the title "GB-Manchester: ACE 618 ITT - Evaluation of Arts Council's bilateral partnerships with key European nations," this project falls within the Research Consultancy Services category (CPV code 73210000). The procurement is at the tender stage with a submission deadline of 16 September 2024. The contract is set to commence on 25 October 2024 and will conclude on 30 April 2025. Although headquartered in Manchester, the delivery addresses extend across British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom, among other regions. The estimated contract value ranges from £25,000 to £50,000. This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to engage in a high-profile project that measures the impacts of international cultural partnerships post-Brexit. Firms specialising in research consultancy, cultural evaluations, and international collaboration will find this procurement particularly beneficial. By participating, businesses can expand their portfolio in the cultural sector, strengthen relationships with arts councils and cultural institutions, and contribute to the understanding of cultural diplomacy and international collaboration effectiveness. This opportunity is well-suited for companies with experience in assessing large-scale partnership programmes and an interest in contributing to the development of the cultural sector. ## Notice Since Brexit, Arts Council England has continued to collaborate with funders and cultural institutes in Germany, France, Italy, Denmark and Norway, to reframe cultural co-operation pathways following UK's exit from the European Union and the Creative Europe programme. Projects with each of the countries and cultural institutions have focused on themes which are valued by Arts Council, and which resonate with European partners. Arts Council is commissioning an evaluation to measure and understand the impacts on artists, audiences and participants of these bi-lateral partnerships. We are also interested in understanding the wider impacts of the partnerships including the development of the cultural sector, soft power and the repairing of international relationships, particularly in how England and the UK are perceived post-Brexit. Additionally, we want to understand from each of the partnership-working models formed the conditions for successful partnership working, particularly between Arts Council England and international and UK partners. 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/b243d7b8-6d1e-4980-ac38-f40b1f5694d7 | | 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 | 16 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | 16 Sep 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 24 Oct 2024 - 30 Apr 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 - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73210000 - Research consultancy services ## Release History - 16 Aug 2024 at 10:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b243d7b8-6d1e-4980-ac38-f40b1f5694d7 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b243d7b8-6d1e-4980-ac38-f40b1f5694d7 16th August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Manchester:-ACE-618-ITT---Evaluation-of-Arts-Council's-bilateral-partnerships-with-key-European-nations/C6324QA73C 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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