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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: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3f7a3bfe-3324-49ae-8565-2b229c1c372f

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## Summary

The Arts Council England is seeking a supplier for a research project titled "ACE 497 ITT Research & Analysis of the current English opera and music theatre sector." The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions on 18/04/2023. The contract period is from 10/05/2023 to 31/10/2023. The procurement falls under the services category and has a value of £50,000. It is open to economic operators, particularly SMEs, and the main procurement method used is an open procedure.

This tender opportunity by the Arts Council England offers a chance for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to participate in conducting research on the English opera and music theatre sector. Businesses in the research services industry or those specialised in cultural sector analysis would be well-suited to compete. The procurement stage being open allows for fair competition, encouraging innovative solutions and potential growth opportunities for SMEs within the arts and culture sector.

## Notice

NOTE: This notice was updated on 05 April 2023 for the following reason: The deadline for tender submissions has been extended from midday on 17/04/2023, to 09:30am on 18/04/2023.(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.) 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/45c124b9-8cda-4c79-abdf-f916ec0fca25 |
| 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 | 5 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Apr 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 9 May 2023 - 31 Oct 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| 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

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 5 Apr 2023 at 13:20 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45c124b9-8cda-4c79-abdf-f916ec0fca25
- 13 Mar 2023 at 17:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45c124b9-8cda-4c79-abdf-f916ec0fca25

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45c124b9-8cda-4c79-abdf-f916ec0fca25
  5th April 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Manchester:-ACE-497-ITT-Research-&-Analysis-of-the-current-English-opera-and-music-theatre-sector/5D377U4QB3
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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