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title: "ACE 496a ITT Artsmark Specialist Training Provider"
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# ACE 496a ITT Artsmark Specialist Training Provider

Buyer: THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1acd0a04-4c49-405d-8cc6-83a032075e5f

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## Summary

The Arts Council of England is seeking a national training provider for the ACE 496a ITT Artsmark Specialist Training Provider tender. The services required include delivering training and support sessions to facilitate schools across England in achieving an Artsmark Award. This tender falls under the 'Specialist training services' industry category, with a total contract value of £750,000. The procurement stage is currently at the 'open' procedure, and the tender period ends on 14th April 2023. The contract is set to start on 25th June 2023 and end on 31st July 2027.

This tender from The Arts Council of England presents an opportunity for training providers experienced in arts education to expand their business. Companies with a track record in advocacy, school support services, and resource development for arts education are well-suited to compete. The contract period spans over four years, offering a stable revenue stream for successful bidders. Additionally, companies with experience in engaging schools in cultural activities and facilitating partnerships would find this tender particularly relevant.

## Notice

A national training provider is required to deliver training and support sessions that will facilitate schools across England to achieve an Artsmark Award. Services will include: Advocacy for Artsmark Award and active recruitment of schools to register; Delivery of Development training sessions for schools; Delivery of training and support sessions for writing key Artsmark documents; Provide advice and support for schools through the Artsmark journey; Sign-posting school to cultural partners, LCEP, other schools to encourage partnership and peer support; Resource development; Reporting and monitoring

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d47c734e-6b41-43d2-8d5b-3254edd5fa90 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Apr 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 24 Jun 2023 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £750,000 |
| 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 | THE ARTS COUNCIL OF 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

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80510000 - Specialist training services

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2023 at 12:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d47c734e-6b41-43d2-8d5b-3254edd5fa90

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d47c734e-6b41-43d2-8d5b-3254edd5fa90
  13th March 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=767302884
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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