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title: "GB-Manchester: ACE 678 STA - Evaluation for the Artsmark & Teaching for Creativity Pilot Project"
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# GB-Manchester: ACE 678 STA - Evaluation for the Artsmark & Teaching for Creativity Pilot Project

Buyer: ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-58c7f4b6-0127-40f8-b06a-c48d71989f3a

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## Summary

The tender titled "GB-Manchester: ACE 678 STA - Evaluation for the Artsmark & Teaching for Creativity Pilot Project" was issued by Arts Council England, located at The Hive, 2nd Floor, 47 Lever Street, Manchester, UK. This procurement process falls under the services category with a specific focus on evaluation consultancy services, classified under CPV code 79419000. The procurement process has reached the Award stage, with Dr David Parker being awarded the contract on 28 January 2025 for a value of £20,000. The contract period is scheduled from 10 February 2025 to 31 July 2026. The project aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the Artsmark framework in fostering creativity in schools and suggests enhancements for future execution. This tender, supporting social enterprises (VCSE), was not particularly tailored to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and focuses on a diverse geographical reach including British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and other regions worldwide. 

This opportunity presents significant growth possibilities for businesses specialising in educational consultancy, particularly those with expertise in creativity and programme evaluation. Organisations adept at understanding and influencing educational frameworks are well-suited to thrive in this engagement, adding to their portfolio by contributing valuable evaluative insights for teaching creativity. The project's alignment with the socio-cultural development in education systems offers a platform for business entities aiming to expand their impact across multiple territories. This procurement could benefit suppliers experienced in consulting services, looking to establish or strengthen partnerships with public sector entities like the Arts Council England.

## Notice

ACE 678 STA - Evaluation for the Artsmark & Teaching for Creativity Pilot Project The work will result in an evaluation report that: Assesses the Artsmark framework's effectiveness in fostering teaching for creativity and the impact of network-building and knowledge-sharing among schools. Measures the influence of Teaching for Creativity on students, staff, and school culture. Provides recommendations for Artsmark process improvement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c2fd499-9d7f-4fc6-9427-b87c9cce7371 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 10 Feb 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,000 |
| 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 | DR DAVID PARKER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

## Release History

- 11 Sep 2025 at 16:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c2fd499-9d7f-4fc6-9427-b87c9cce7371

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c2fd499-9d7f-4fc6-9427-b87c9cce7371
  11th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=979748049
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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