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title: "GB-Manchester: 500 ACE ITT Process and impact evaluation of the Museums and Schools programme"
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# GB-Manchester: 500 ACE ITT Process and impact evaluation of the Museums and Schools programme

Buyer: ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-18c99299-2f87-4eaa-980a-baa9a10cb147

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## Summary

The Arts Council England is inviting bids for a contract titled '500 ACE ITT Process and impact evaluation of the Museums and Schools programme'. This service contract falls under the "Research services" category with a value of £50,000. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a tender deadline on 24th March 2023. The contract period is scheduled from 24th April 2023 to 13th October 2023. The contract may present opportunities for SMEs, VCSEs, and businesses operating in various geographical locations.

This tender by Arts Council England offers potential for businesses to participate in evaluating the impact of the Museums and Schools programme. SMEs are particularly encouraged to apply. This opportunity is suited for service providers experienced in research services, with an interest in contributing to educational programmes. The contract period allows for a substantial engagement to analyse and provide insights for programme development initiatives in the education sector.

## Notice

Arts Council England (ACE) are seeking a service provider to conduct a process and impact evaluation of the Museums and Schools programme from its inception in 2012 to present. The evaluation will provide in-depth insight and evidence of the impact the Museums and Schools programme has had on participating museums, schools and the pupils and teachers reached through the programme, against expected aims and outcomes outlined in the programme's Theory of Change (ToC) . It should in turn identify learnings from this ten-year investment in the programme that may inform future development of this programme in the current funding and policy context and more broadly, inform ACE and DfE's current and future place-based approaches to investment in children and young people (CYP). 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/a07d47d2-ff0b-4be1-94de-ef4d15af6ab2 |
| 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 | 13 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 23 Apr 2023 - 13 Oct 2023 |
| 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

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 13 Feb 2023 at 15:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a07d47d2-ff0b-4be1-94de-ef4d15af6ab2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a07d47d2-ff0b-4be1-94de-ef4d15af6ab2
  13th February 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Manchester:-500-ACE-ITT-Process-and-impact-evaluation-of-the-Museums-and-Schools-programme/6EFM354768
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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