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title: "GB-Manchester: ACE 586 ITT - Virtual School/Cultural Sector Learning Partnership Programme Evaluation (The Midlands)"
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# GB-Manchester: ACE 586 ITT - Virtual School/Cultural Sector Learning Partnership Programme Evaluation (The Midlands)

Buyer: ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-32d58362-86b3-45c0-b427-df277f1979ef

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## Summary

The Arts Council England is seeking a contractor for an independent evaluation of the Virtual School/Cultural Sector Learning Partnership Programme (The Midlands) in Manchester. This procurement opportunity falls under the services category, involves open procedure procurement method, and has a contract period from August 5, 2024, to January 16, 2026. The tender deadline is June 14, 2024, with a contract value of £25,000.

This contract offers opportunities for small or medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations to engage in Midlands-wide action research. Businesses in the evaluation consultancy services sector, especially those experienced in assessing programme impact and developing innovative approaches for Care Experienced Children and Young People (CECYP), would be well-suited to compete for this tender.

## Notice

Arts Council England are seeking a contractor to conduct an independent evaluation of the Virtual School/Cultural Sector Learning Partnership Programme (The Midlands), a Midlands-wide action research approach which develops learning partnerships between virtual schools, cultural organisations and Care Experienced Children and Young People (CECYP). This evaluation will consider delivery, progress against the anticipated outcomes and measures of success, impact on the programme participants, and the extent to which new, innovative and replicable approaches to support CECYP to engage with cultural and creative activities have been developed. 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/b4aca25e-47e7-4596-992d-683bcc022444 |
| 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 | 24 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 4 Aug 2024 - 16 Jan 2026 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

## Release History

- 24 May 2024 at 09:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4aca25e-47e7-4596-992d-683bcc022444

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4aca25e-47e7-4596-992d-683bcc022444
  24th May 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Manchester:-ACE-586-ITT---Virtual-School/Cultural-Sector-Learning-Partnership-Programme-Evaluation-(The-Midlands)/23Y32RJYX4
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