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title: "GB-Manchester: Supporting Community Led Creative Groups"
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# GB-Manchester: Supporting Community Led Creative Groups

Buyer: ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-275e7891-0a60-4b5c-92c0-f40186e4fd65

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## Summary

The Arts Council England has issued a tender titled "Supporting Community Led Creative Groups" in Manchester within the services industry category. The deadline for submission of tenders is 15/03/2023 at midday. The contract period is scheduled to start on 19/04/2023 and end on 31/12/2023. This procurement process is in the 'Open procedure' stage, with a total contract value of 25,000 GBP.

This tender opportunity by the Arts Council England is suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) interested in providing research services for community-led creative groups in the South East region of the United Kingdom. Businesses offering mixed-method research services and expertise in non-professional artistic settings would be well-suited to compete for this contract, offering opportunities for growth and collaboration with the arts community.

## Notice

NOTE: This notice was updated on 09 March 2023 for the following reason: deadline for expression of interest extended by 1 day. Deadline for submission of tenders is now 15/03/2023 at midday(ACE is seeking a research consultant/s to undertake mixed-methods research into community-led groups who organise creative activity delivered in group settings, focusing on 3 places in the South East area. The scope of what is meant by 'community-led creative groups' would be agreed with the successful consultant/s at inception stage but will include a wide range of creative activity and community settings organised by non-professional artists.) 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/463d381d-8813-4682-91d1-cf6f2ae1dc57 |
| 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 | 9 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 18 Apr 2023 - 31 Dec 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 9 Mar 2023 at 09:45 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/463d381d-8813-4682-91d1-cf6f2ae1dc57
- 14 Feb 2023 at 15:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/463d381d-8813-4682-91d1-cf6f2ae1dc57

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/463d381d-8813-4682-91d1-cf6f2ae1dc57
  9th March 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Manchester:-Supporting-Community-Led-Creative-Groups/7D923S358V
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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