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title: "GB-Manchester: ACE 527 Circular Economy Network research project"
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# GB-Manchester: ACE 527 Circular Economy Network research project

Buyer: ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-08bbe6ac-e4ce-4190-9d44-e4a8fde307de

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## Summary

The Arts Council England has awarded a contract for the ACE 527 Circular Economy Network research project. The contract, valued at £33,257.5 GBP, was awarded to SOCIAL, ENVIRONMENTAL & ECONOMIC SOLUTIONS (SOENECS) LIMITED. The procurement stage was an open procedure with a tender period ending on 24th August 2023. The contract period spans from 11th September 2023 to 22nd March 2024. The research project aims to explore circular economy networks' impact on cultural and wider sectors' environmental responsibility through re-use and recycling strategies.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and organisations focused on research services to engage in projects promoting environmental sustainability. The Arts Council England, based in Manchester, is the buying organisation facilitating this research endeavour. Businesses interested in circular economy practices and environmental research within the services sector would find this tender well-suited for their growth initiatives.

## Notice

ACE 527 Circular Economy Network research project Arts Council England are seeking a contractor to explore through desk-based research and qualitative research methods, how and why circular economy networks in the UK and around the world are supporting both cultural and the wider sectors to become more environmentally responsible through strategies of re-use and recycling that are central throughout their organisations. 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/23103bbb-7795-460f-9e6f-8385d54ae541 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | 10 Sep 2023 - 22 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £33,257 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £33,257 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOCIAL, ENVIRONMENTAL & ECONOMIC SOLUTIONS (SOENECS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 31 Aug 2023 at 09:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23103bbb-7795-460f-9e6f-8385d54ae541

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23103bbb-7795-460f-9e6f-8385d54ae541
  31st August 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=805954627
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