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title: "Quality Evaluation Framework"
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# Quality Evaluation Framework

Buyer: THE ARTS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2dd2e2a7-f03d-4f7a-b42e-5be6ecc3578f

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## Summary

The Arts Council, located in Birmingham, is seeking bids for the "Quality Evaluation Framework" contract, aimed at supporting National Portfolio Organisations (NPOs) in adopting a quality evaluation framework using standardised Quality Metrics from the Arts and Culture sector. This tender is currently in the active stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 6th March 2017. The maximum contract value is £2,700,000 inclusive of VAT, and the services required fall under the evaluation consultancy sector as per the CPV classification. The contract period is expected to start on 29th May 2017 and run until 31st March 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in evaluation services. Companies with expertise in quality metrics, public engagement, and cultural evaluations would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging with this framework could enhance businesses' capabilities in the arts sector, fostering growth and establishing partnerships with key organisations within the culture and arts community.

## Notice

contract to support our NPOs (National Portfolio Organisations) to adopt and embed a quality evaluation framework using the standardised Quality Metrics developed by the Arts and Culture sector. The framework must incorporate the views of self, peer and public to evaluate the quality of cultural experiences. Additional information: Documents are available via the Bravo Solutions e-tendering platform. URL given below. All bids must be submitted through this portal. Maximum contract value excludes VAT. The maximum contract value including VAT must not exceed PS2,700,000

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/725949b8-8f5d-4520-9de8-9884831d1d18 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jan 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 28 May 2017 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE ARTS COUNCIL |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B1 2LH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

## Release History

- 31 Jan 2017 at 16:38 - TenderCancellation - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/725949b8-8f5d-4520-9de8-9884831d1d18
- 31 Jan 2017 at 16:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb6e8e80-981e-4dd9-ac76-f7eba3b6e51c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/725949b8-8f5d-4520-9de8-9884831d1d18
  31st January 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb6e8e80-981e-4dd9-ac76-f7eba3b6e51c
  31st January 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.localgovsourcing.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

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