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title: "Research Contract: Dialogue about the future of Arts Council England's funding of the arts and cultural sector"
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# Research Contract: Dialogue about the future of Arts Council England's funding of the arts and cultural sector

Buyer: THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0b8d2a3b-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The Arts Council of England is seeking a service provider for a research contract titled "Dialogue about the future of Arts Council England's funding of the arts and cultural sector." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on research and development services. The tender was closed on 18th December 2015, and the contract period spans from 8th January 2016 to 29th April 2016. This open procedure aims to engage stakeholders across England to gather valuable feedback regarding future public funding strategies for the arts and culture sector.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and consultancy services, especially those familiar with the arts and cultural sectors. SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as their local insights and stakeholder engagement capabilities could align well with the Arts Council's objectives. Companies well-versed in stakeholder consultations and data analysis will find this opportunity particularly suited to their expertise, paving the way for potential growth through collaboration with a key public sector organisation.

## Notice

By the end of February 2016 the Arts Council will wish to engage with stakeholders across England about our proposed approach to the future National portfolio and range of investment programmes, including strategic funds and Grants for the arts. To support the engagement the Arts Council England wishes to procure a service provider to undertake research which will include the following aims and objectives: * To gather in-depth stakeholder feedback about Arts Council's England's proposals for future public funding of the arts and culture in England between 2018-21 * To gather in-depth stakeholder feedback about key future challenges within the arts and cultural sector and about topical debates such as geographical distribution of funds, local government funding and devolution. * To ensure that in-depth feedback is gathered from across the Arts Council's close and more distant stakeholders in the sector, and across the regions of England * To analyse and report on feedback gathered to ascertain the sector's attitudes, beliefs, opinions and perceptions of the Arts Council's proposals, including where there is support or opposition and suggestions for changes. * To inform the Arts Council's final approach to its 2018-21 investment round.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24f7336c-d6c9-483b-9515-f3050c715781 |
| 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 | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Dec 2015 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Nov 2015 |
| Contract period | 8 Jan 2016 - 29 Apr 2016 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £41,936 |
| 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 | THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | WC1B 3HF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden |
| Local authority | Camden |
| Electoral ward | Bloomsbury |
| Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COMMUNICATE RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24f7336c-d6c9-483b-9515-f3050c715781

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24f7336c-d6c9-483b-9515-f3050c715781
  26th November 2015 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/43c6796c-91ab-49c3-825c-19d68114932d
  Invitation to Tender
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/8add9665-665c-4541-8eee-e480c63323c1
  FC ART005-0115

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