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title: "Evaluation of Museum Development Programme"
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# Evaluation of Museum Development Programme

Buyer: THE ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-501dc12f-3239-4571-abdb-484bd7406f67

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## Summary

The Arts Council England is conducting a tender for the "Evaluation of Museum Development Programme," focusing on research and consultancy services within the cultural sector. This contract, valued at £116,000, aims to assess the impact of the Museum Development programme on the resilience and development of the non-National and non-NPO museum sector across England. The tender is currently in the planning stage, with a submission deadline of 1st February 2019. The contract period is set to begin on 4th March 2019 and will last until 22nd September 2022, with operations covering various locations including the UK and British Overseas Territories.

This procurement opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialising in research and development services, particularly those with expertise in evaluating cultural programmes. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would benefit from participating, as the Arts Council prioritises responsiveness to the needs of the non-profit sector. Engaging in this tender could enable these businesses to showcase their capabilities and contribute to the strategic development of museums in England, creating avenues for future collaborations and contracts within the sector.

## Notice

The Arts Council would like to understand the impact on the resilience and development of the non-National and non-NPO museum sector in England of Arts Council England's investment in the Museum Development programme over time. We'd like to get a stronger evidential picture of the extent to which the programme supports Arts Council England's role as the strategic lead for museum development and the priorities of the Mendoza Review of museums in England. The aim of the evaluation is to assess to what extent activity undertook in the programme has led to the desired outcomes and how this looks across the 9 regions of England.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8954213f-bd06-4846-a17d-361937e1f70a |
| 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 | 12 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Feb 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 4 Mar 2019 - 22 Sep 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £116,000 |
| 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

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 12 Dec 2018 at 10:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8954213f-bd06-4846-a17d-361937e1f70a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8954213f-bd06-4846-a17d-361937e1f70a
  12th December 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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