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title: "GB-Manchester: ACE 497 ITT Research & Analysis of the current English opera and music theatre sector"
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# GB-Manchester: ACE 497 ITT Research & Analysis of the current English opera and music theatre sector

Buyer: ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-29eef9c2-4b8f-4b97-b18e-605392416c94

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## Summary

The Arts Council England has awarded a contract for the project titled "ACE 497 ITT Research & Analysis of the current English opera and music theatre sector" to DHA Communications Ltd. The procurement had a total value of £39,999.75 and had an open procedure. The contract period is from May 10, 2023, to October 31, 2023. The procurement aimed to deliver research related to an analysis of the current English opera and music theatre sector, helping the Arts Council make informed future investment decisions in opera and music theatre.

This procurement opportunity targeted suppliers with expertise in research services within the arts sector. Businesses specialising in research analysis for opera and music theatre would find this tender suitable for growth. The procurement process reached the award stage on April 28, 2023, in Manchester, UK, providing opportunities for suppliers like DHA Communications Ltd to contribute to shaping the future of English opera and music theatre through their research capabilities.

## Notice

Arts Council England (ACE) is seeking a supplier to deliver research related to an analysis of the current English opera and music theatre sector1 ('The Sector'). The purpose of the research is to enable the Arts Council to better understand how The Sector currently operates, including the opportunities and challenges it faces in relation to production, presentation and distribution. The analysis will help the Arts Council inform its future investment in opera and music theatre and help the Arts Council and The Sector understand how The Sector can maximise the contribution it makes to the delivery of Let's Create.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4749bc83-a477-45f3-af2f-c9a845bc9142 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Apr 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Apr 2023 |
| Contract period | 9 May 2023 - 31 Oct 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £39,999 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £39,999 |
| 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 | DHA COMMUNICATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 18 May 2023 at 06:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4749bc83-a477-45f3-af2f-c9a845bc9142

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4749bc83-a477-45f3-af2f-c9a845bc9142
  18th May 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=782395593
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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