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title: "Publication - Guide to producing Equality Action Objectives and Plans for National Portfolio Organisations"
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# Publication - Guide to producing Equality Action Objectives and Plans for National Portfolio Organisations

Buyer: THE ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-405f0c68-6be7-4108-8f64-ab8bee7cf97a

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## Summary

The Arts Council England is currently in the Tender stage of the procurement process, seeking to develop a guide for National Portfolio Organisations aimed at producing Equality Action Objectives and Plans. The tender, titled "Publication - Guide to producing Equality Action Objectives and Plans for National Portfolio Organisations," was published on 3rd April 2017, with submissions due by 20th April 2017. The contract, valued at a maximum of £2,700,000 (including VAT), is classified under the CPV code for evaluation consultancy services and is open to bidders from various jurisdictions, including the United Kingdom and overseas territories.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in equality, diversity, and organisational development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to apply, as the Arts Council England's procurement approach is designed to be inclusive. Firms proficient in creating accessible documentation and strategies that support equality initiatives would be well-suited to compete for this contract, potentially enhancing their portfolio and reputation within the arts sector.

## Notice

Arts Council England is seeking to procure a service provider to develop an accessible Guide for National Portfolio Organisations to support them produce Equality Action Objectives and Plans. 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/ea2d6a94-ca59-42af-a7c9-d4df9b17541f |
| 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 | 3 Apr 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Apr 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2017 - 28 Jul 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| 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 | THE ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND |
| 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

- 3 Apr 2017 at 17:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea2d6a94-ca59-42af-a7c9-d4df9b17541f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea2d6a94-ca59-42af-a7c9-d4df9b17541f
  3rd April 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.localgovsourcing.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

## Notice URLs

- http://www.artscouncil.org.uk/

## Provenance

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