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title: "GB-Manchester: ACE 618 ITT - Evaluation of Arts Council's bilateral partnerships with key European nations"
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# GB-Manchester: ACE 618 ITT - Evaluation of Arts Council's bilateral partnerships with key European nations

Buyer: ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1efdd2fb-7623-458c-a554-cb18d5f9bbbb

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## Summary

Arts Council England has completed the tender process for the project titled "GB-Manchester: ACE 618 ITT - Evaluation of Arts Council's bilateral partnerships with key European nations." This procurement, categorised under Research consultancy services (CPV code 73210000), aimed to evaluate the impacts and effectiveness of cultural collaborations post-Brexit. The open procedure tender method concluded with the contract being awarded on 13th January 2025, with a contract period running from 17th January 2025 to 31st July 2025. The process was open to Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), with a total contract value of £47,256.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research consultancy services, particularly those with experience in cultural evaluations and international partnerships. It is an ideal opportunity for SMEs and VCSEs to demonstrate their capabilities and potentially secure further collaborations with the Arts Council England. Businesses that can provide in-depth understanding and insightful analysis of cultural impacts and international relationship dynamics post-Brexit will find this contract highly beneficial for growth and establishing a strong presence in the sector.

## Notice

Since Brexit, Arts Council England has continued to collaborate with funders and cultural institutes in Germany, France, Italy, Denmark and Norway, to reframe cultural co-operation pathways following UK's exit from the European Union and the Creative Europe programme. Projects with each of the countries and cultural institutions have focused on themes which are valued by Arts Council, and which resonate with European partners. Arts Council is commissioning an evaluation to measure and understand the impacts on artists, audiences and participants of these bi-lateral partnerships. We are also interested in understanding the wider impacts of the partnerships including the development of the cultural sector, soft power and the repairing of international relationships, particularly in how England and the UK are perceived post-Brexit. Additionally, we want to understand from each of the partnership-working models formed the conditions for successful partnership working, particularly between Arts Council England and international and UK partners. 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/6472beea-ba36-4a9b-a0a1-e64dafc99939 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 17 Jan 2025 - 31 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £47,256 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £47,256 |
| 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 | WORLD PENCIL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2025 at 16:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6472beea-ba36-4a9b-a0a1-e64dafc99939

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6472beea-ba36-4a9b-a0a1-e64dafc99939
  19th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=927625238
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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