--- title: "GB-London: Creativity Exchange" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-50be5f7c-7cd7-4610-a48b-b6ad639a1f3f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-50be5f7c-7cd7-4610-a48b-b6ad639a1f3f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-50be5f7c-7cd7-4610-a48b-b6ad639a1f3f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-50be5f7c-7cd7-4610-a48b-b6ad639a1f3f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND" published: "2021-02-17" --- # GB-London: Creativity Exchange Buyer: THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-50be5f7c-7cd7-4610-a48b-b6ad639a1f3f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-50be5f7c-7cd7-4610-a48b-b6ad639a1f3f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-50be5f7c-7cd7-4610-a48b-b6ad639a1f3f.json) ## Summary The Arts Council of England is inviting tenders for the "Creativity Exchange" project, part of a joint research initiative established by the Durham Commission to enhance creative education in schools. This contract is classified under research services (CPV code 73110000) and is located in London, UK. The procurement process is currently in the active tender stage, with the tender period concluding on 1st March 2021. The total contract value is estimated at £30,000 excluding VAT, including an optional extension, with a maximum budget of £15,000 for the first year. The contract is set to commence on 3rd March 2021 and will run until 31st March 2023. This opportunity presents an excellent prospect for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in content curation, research services, and educational programme development. Interested bidders should have the capability to gather and moderate relevant content, conduct interviews with industry leaders, and forge partnerships to enhance global creative education practices. Companies engaged in educational technologies, curriculum development, and creative consultancy would be particularly well-positioned to compete for this contract, as they can contribute significantly to the goals outlined by the Durham Commission. ## Notice NOTE: This notice was updated on 17 February 2021 for the following reason: The maximum budget for the contract is PS15,000 excluding VAT for year 1. The option to extend for an additional year is PS15,000 excluding VAT. Total contract value which includes any extensions is PS30,000 GBP excluding VAT.(The Durham Commission is a joint research collaboration between Durham University and Arts Council England, convened in 2018 to look at the role creativity and creative thinking should play in the education of young people. The Commission is intended to influence policy and practice in schools in England with regard to teaching for creativity. The Creativity Exchange is a web platform, launched in February 2021 which underpins the work of the Durham Commission providing a forum for discussion on approaches to teaching for creativity. The wining bidder will provide the following services: (a)Collection of content appropriate to the Creativity Exchange (b)Curation of content ensuring a balance of perspectives are represented (c)Working with a team to moderate content for the Creativity Exchange (d)Programming and undertaking a schedule of interviews with thought leaders, policy leaders and practitioners re creativity and teaching for creativity (e)Develop partnerships, including with international partners, to facilitate active links between this work and global practice (f)Working with the Arts Council and Durham University teams, contribute to the overall implementation of the Durham Commission recommendations (g)Working with Arts Council teams to maximise alignment of the Creativity Exchange with Arts Council work with children and young people and schools The maximum budget for the contract is PS15,000 excluding VAT which includes the optional extension period.) 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/e2608649-6bca-4c79-87b3-79303619791a | | 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 | 17 Feb 2021 | | Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 3 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £25,000 | | 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 OF 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 - 17 Feb 2021 at 13:20 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2608649-6bca-4c79-87b3-79303619791a - 15 Feb 2021 at 13:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2608649-6bca-4c79-87b3-79303619791a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2608649-6bca-4c79-87b3-79303619791a 17th February 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-London:-Creativity-Exchange/4499UKTQ73 Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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