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title: "In Harmony Evaluation 2018-19"
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# In Harmony Evaluation 2018-19

Buyer: THE ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1a30b66d-d077-41f4-bc99-ad33079991a2

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "In Harmony Evaluation 2018-19" was conducted by The Arts Council England, a key organisation in the arts sector based in London, England. This tender sought research consultancy services, classified under the CPV code 73210000. It was initiated to evaluate the outcomes of the In Harmony programme, with a total budget of £44,445. The tender period concluded on 24th July 2018, and the contract was set to commence on 1st October 2018, concluding by 30th September 2019.

This tender presents a promising opportunity for businesses specialising in research consultancy, particularly those with expertise in educational evaluations and community engagement in the arts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-positioned to compete, given the emphasis on understanding the wider impacts of arts programmes. Companies capable of delivering qualitative research and analysis within the provided budget will find this contract particularly attractive for business growth.

## Notice

The In Harmony Theory of Change model (2012) listed expected positive outcomes relating to wellbeing, attainment and attendance at school, improved relationships, raised parental aspirations and ability to support children, increased parental engagement in school and sense of community, and development of musical skills. These were evidenced to greater or lesser extents by the NFER evaluation 2013-16. Those aspects most clearly evidenced were wellbeing, development of skills for learning, parental engagement and musical skills. (There was no clear evidence of impact on attainment at whole school level, using 2013 to 2015 SATs results.) ACE proposes an evaluation approach for 2018-20 which is cumulative to the NFER evaluation 2013-16, and the Hallam/Burns research 2017/18 which focussed on musical progression. We are seeking further evidence of the particular features of In Harmony programmes which contribute to positive outcomes, to inform future development beyond current funding which ends in March 2020. We would also like to examine outputs from a small selection of other instrumental programmes to better understand the impact of In Harmony. The budget for this work is PS50,000 and we are aiming for completion of the work by September 2019.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa704241-f187-4d1f-8c80-590656d49de1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Non-OJEU |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Sep 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Sep 2018 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2018 - 30 Sep 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £44,445 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £44,445 |
| 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 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 | NORDICITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 4 Sep 2018 at 09:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa704241-f187-4d1f-8c80-590656d49de1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa704241-f187-4d1f-8c80-590656d49de1
  4th September 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.artscouncil.org.uk

## Provenance

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