--- title: "GB-London: Cultural Development Fund 2 (CDF2) Evaluation" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-58aeb0a7-9fac-42fc-a168-026bafdf2c60" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-58aeb0a7-9fac-42fc-a168-026bafdf2c60" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-58aeb0a7-9fac-42fc-a168-026bafdf2c60.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-58aeb0a7-9fac-42fc-a168-026bafdf2c60.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND" published: "2022-02-11" --- # GB-London: Cultural Development Fund 2 (CDF2) Evaluation Buyer: THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-58aeb0a7-9fac-42fc-a168-026bafdf2c60 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-58aeb0a7-9fac-42fc-a168-026bafdf2c60) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-58aeb0a7-9fac-42fc-a168-026bafdf2c60.json) ## Summary The Arts Council of England is currently seeking suppliers for the independent evaluation of the Cultural Development Fund Round 2 (CDF2) project, titled "GB-London: Cultural Development Fund 2 (CDF2) Evaluation." This procurement process, categorised under research consultancy services, falls within the services sector and is being conducted through an open procedure. The tender period is set to conclude on 7 March 2022, while the contract is expected to begin on 28 March 2022 and extend until 1 July 2025. The total value of the contract ranges from £50,000 to £100,000, and it is open to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), allowing for diverse participation from various organisations. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in research consultancy, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs that specialise in cultural evaluation and impact assessment. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in delivering comprehensive evaluations and providing evidence-based insights into cultural development initiatives would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in this contract could enhance a business's portfolio and contribute to the growth of the cultural sector, ultimately driving future investments and collaboration in transformative cultural projects. ## Notice Arts Council England is seeking a supplier to deliver an independent evaluation of the Cultural Development Fund Round 2 (CDF2) and provide detailed evidence of the outcomes and impacts of CDF2 projects, which will be used as supporting evidence for investment in future cultural development schemes. The Cultural Development Fund (CDF) is a DCMS fund administered by Arts Council England that aims to level up through investment in culture. A fund of PS24m is available for Round 2 of CDF to support capital investment in transformative place-based creative and cultural initiatives. The aim of this evaluation is to identify the extent to which the expected outcomes and impacts of the successful projects have materialised. The evaluation should sit alongside the ongoing CDF1 evaluation and together the evaluations will provide a robust evidence base for future investment in place-based 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/321a2fbe-cc0f-486c-be19-ef97bfd64a25 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Feb 2022 | | Submission deadline | 7 Mar 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 27 Mar 2022 - 1 Jul 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000 | | 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 - 73210000 - Research consultancy services ## Release History - 11 Feb 2022 at 14:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/321a2fbe-cc0f-486c-be19-ef97bfd64a25 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/321a2fbe-cc0f-486c-be19-ef97bfd64a25 11th February 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-London:-Cultural-Development-Fund-2-(CDF2)-Evaluation/55TDEB57PS 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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