---
title: "GB-Manchester: ACE 511 Research to understand the levels of public investment in museums since 2015 and the associated impact"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-558f1aba-d1ab-4f5d-b020-83b0d35b0224"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-558f1aba-d1ab-4f5d-b020-83b0d35b0224"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-558f1aba-d1ab-4f5d-b020-83b0d35b0224.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-558f1aba-d1ab-4f5d-b020-83b0d35b0224.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND"
published: "2023-08-31"
---

# GB-Manchester: ACE 511 Research to understand the levels of public investment in museums since 2015 and the associated impact

Buyer: ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-558f1aba-d1ab-4f5d-b020-83b0d35b0224

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-558f1aba-d1ab-4f5d-b020-83b0d35b0224)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-558f1aba-d1ab-4f5d-b020-83b0d35b0224.json)

## Summary

The Arts Council England has awarded a contract for 'ACE 511 Research to understand the levels of public investment in museums since 2015 and the associated impact'. The contract, valued at £29,050 GBP, was awarded to DC Research Ltd. The procurement method used was an open procedure with a tender period ending on 18th July 2023. The contract period runs from 31st July 2023 to 22nd December 2023. The research services fall under the main procurement category of services.

This tender issued by the Arts Council England presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly small or medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs), to participate in carrying out research related to public investment in museums. Businesses in the research services industry, especially those with experience in financial analysis and sustainability planning for cultural institutions, would be well-suited to compete for this opportunity.

## Notice

ACE 511 Research to understand the levels of public investment in museums since 2015 and the associated impact. ACE are seeking to appoint a contractor to conduct a research project to understand the levels of public investment in museums since 2015 and the associated impact. We need to understand which approaches are working within the sector, and what are not. We will share this knowledge where we can and make targeted interventions where appropriate. We want to build up a picture of the past and current financial landscapes of museums to inform future model funding scenarios, and gather intelligence about what the current and future risks for museums' sustainability might be. This work will align with the Arts Council's broader analysis of local government investment in arts and culture. 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/9d81f106-4d9d-4dc6-8cbe-8ee9faa8847b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | 30 Jul 2023 - 22 Dec 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £29,050 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £29,050 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DC RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 31 Aug 2023 at 07:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d81f106-4d9d-4dc6-8cbe-8ee9faa8847b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d81f106-4d9d-4dc6-8cbe-8ee9faa8847b
  31st August 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=805932072
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-558f1aba-d1ab-4f5d-b020-83b0d35b0224. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-558f1aba-d1ab-4f5d-b020-83b0d35b0224.json.