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title: "GB-Manchester: ACE 541 ITT Research into Early Years Cultural Provision in the Midlands"
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# GB-Manchester: ACE 541 ITT Research into Early Years Cultural Provision in the Midlands

Buyer: ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-355187b9-a7b1-4410-9dff-92011ca2d211

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## Summary

The Arts Council England has awarded a contract titled "ACE 541 ITT Research into Early Years Cultural Provision in the Midlands" to Amber Publications & Training Ltd for a total value of £24,845. The procurement stage was completed on 14th November 2023 with a tender period ending on 14th November 2023. The contract period spans from 27th November 2023 to 31st July 2024. The opportunity is in the services category and is open to small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

This tender by the Arts Council England offers an opportunity for businesses to engage in research concerning cultural provision for early years in the Midlands. Companies in the research services sector focused on early childhood development and cultural engagement would find this tender well-suited for bidding. The awarded contract aims to support Arts Council England's objective of engaging more children aged 0-5 years in culture and creativity within Priority Places in the Midlands.

## Notice

ACE 541 ITT: Research into Early Years Cultural Provision in the Midlands. Arts Council England is seeking a contractor to undertake research which will include scoping and reporting on the current provision, resources and routes available for engaging Early Years children in culture and creativity. Based on the analysis of the evidence, along with feedback gathered through consultation with the sector and with families in Priority Places, the contractor will produce a final report of key findings and recommendations. The strategic objective of this research project is to support progress towards Arts Council England's Creative People outcome in the Midlands. Specifically, it will inform our plans to engage more children aged 0-5 years in culture and creativity as part of their everyday lives, with a particular focus on our designated Priority Places in the Midlands. 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/9b1a2749-6f8a-437a-bdef-1f67bc451f7a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | 27 Nov 2023 - 31 Jul 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £24,845 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £24,845 |
| 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 | AMBER PUBLICATIONS & TRAINING LTD T/A CREC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 5 Dec 2023 at 16:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b1a2749-6f8a-437a-bdef-1f67bc451f7a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b1a2749-6f8a-437a-bdef-1f67bc451f7a
  5th December 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=828131522
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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