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title: "Evidence Review: Reader Development and Book- Buying Habits"
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# Evidence Review: Reader Development and Book- Buying Habits

Buyer: THE ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4f1423b7-83f7-4d7a-b4a9-ed26414c8bb0

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## Summary

The Arts Council England is seeking proposals for a tender titled "Evidence Review: Reader Development and Book-Buying Habits." This initiative falls under the research services sector (CPV Code: 73110000) and is set to conclude the tendering period on 14 September 2018. The contract, valued at £10,000, is due to start on 1 October 2018 and will run until 10 December 2018. This procurement is classified as "Other - Non OJEU" and aims to consolidate evidence on reader development to guide decision-making effectively. The location for delivery addresses includes the United Kingdom and various overseas territories. 

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in research and evaluation services. Companies with expertise in qualitative and quantitative research methodologies, particularly those focused on reading habits and educational services, may find this tender especially relevant. Engaging with the Arts Council can enhance your visibility in the arts sector and potentially lead to further collaborative projects, fostering business growth in a vital area of public interest.

## Notice

Arts Council England is committed to improving reader development nationally through its investment. This should be undertaken based on the appraisal of recent practices and their relative levels of success. The Arts Council is aware of research and ad hoc project evaluation taking place in the sector, with potentially varying levels for quality, scope and robustness, as well as covering different subject areas. In order to best guide decision-making, the Arts Council would like to consolidate its understanding of the current findings, in order to: 1. Assemble a body of consistent, robust and nationwide evidence that enables the organisation to push forward with demonstrably successful approaches to reader development and influence reading for pleasure habits amongst the public. 2. Highlight particular examples of good practice worth building on. 3. Commission additional research if an evidence review highlights specific gaps in our knowledge.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/317d8d0a-18f8-4a20-9590-22106eae31c8 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Non OJEU |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2018 - 10 Dec 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000 |
| 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 | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | WC1B 3HF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden |
| Local authority | Camden |
| Electoral ward | Bloomsbury |
| Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 24 Aug 2018 at 13:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/317d8d0a-18f8-4a20-9590-22106eae31c8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/317d8d0a-18f8-4a20-9590-22106eae31c8
  24th August 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://public.bravosolution.co.uk/artscouncil/web/login.html
  Link to eSourcing Portal

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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