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title: "Quality Evaluation Framework"
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# Quality Evaluation Framework

Buyer: THE ARTS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-39fbd5f0-d2d7-4790-8bbb-534cb8e2e8e9

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## Summary

The Arts Council has initiated a tender process for the "Quality Evaluation Framework," aimed at supporting National Portfolio Organisations (NPOs) in adopting and embedding a quality evaluation framework using standardised Quality Metrics from the Arts and Culture sector. The procurement method is open, with a tender period that ends on 6 March 2017. The maximum contract value is set at £2,700,000, including VAT, with the contract period commencing on 29 May 2017 and concluding on 31 March 2022. Bids must be submitted through the Bravo Solutions e-tendering platform, and the delivery addresses span the UK, Europe, and beyond.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the consultancy services sector, particularly those specialising in evaluation and assessment frameworks. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the tender is suitable for them. Businesses with experience in evaluating cultural experiences or developing similar quality metrics will find this tender especially relevant, potentially enabling them to contribute to enhancing the quality of cultural offerings in the UK.

## 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/301bf927-5d51-4d51-98a0-ff937fef6859 |
| 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 |
| Additional buyers | DEMO BUYER |
| 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
- 79990000 - Miscellaneous business-related services

## Release History

- 31 Jan 2017 at 16:19 - TenderCancellation - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/301bf927-5d51-4d51-98a0-ff937fef6859
- 24 Jan 2017 at 20:04 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9394e41-79b3-4743-94f3-641abf1185e6
- 23 Jan 2017 at 14:22 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9394e41-79b3-4743-94f3-641abf1185e6
- 23 Jan 2017 at 14:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9394e41-79b3-4743-94f3-641abf1185e6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/301bf927-5d51-4d51-98a0-ff937fef6859
  31st January 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9394e41-79b3-4743-94f3-641abf1185e6
  24th January 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.localgovsourcing.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

## Notice URLs

- https://www.localgovsourcing.co.uk/

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