--- title: "GB-London: Creativity Exchange" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5b909efa-4c03-4b56-b694-ce4d24acddf3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5b909efa-4c03-4b56-b694-ce4d24acddf3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5b909efa-4c03-4b56-b694-ce4d24acddf3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5b909efa-4c03-4b56-b694-ce4d24acddf3.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND" published: "2021-04-13" --- # GB-London: Creativity Exchange Buyer: THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5b909efa-4c03-4b56-b694-ce4d24acddf3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5b909efa-4c03-4b56-b694-ce4d24acddf3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5b909efa-4c03-4b56-b694-ce4d24acddf3.json) ## Summary The Arts Council of England has completed a procurement process titled "GB-London: Creativity Exchange," focusing on the research services sector. The contract, worth £14,625, commenced on 1 April 2021 and will run until 31 March 2022, with an option for a one-year extension based on supplier performance. The tender was initially open until 5 March 2021, with the aim of influencing education policy and practice in England by promoting creativity in schools. The key contractor for this project is the Bill Lucas Partnership, which will curate and moderate content for a platform designed to facilitate discussion on teaching for creativity. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, especially those in the fields of education, arts, and content curation. Companies that can provide innovative approaches to education or possess expertise in moderating and curating content would be particularly well-suited to participate in future tenders. The focus on developing partnerships and engaging thought leaders indicates a demand for collaborative efforts, making this an ideal opportunity for organisations seeking to expand their reach within the education and creative sectors. ## Notice 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 contract includes an option to extend the contract for an additional year subject to the suppliers performance. Additional information: The contract includes an option to extend the contract for an additional year subject to the suppliers performance. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02a8f008-c9d5-4cfe-8fde-f4be27fb5335 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Apr 2021 | | Submission deadline | 5 Mar 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 5 Mar 2021 | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £14,625 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £14,625 | | 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 | 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 | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | BILL LUCAS PARTNERSHIP | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73110000 - Research services ## Release History - 13 Apr 2021 at 12:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02a8f008-c9d5-4cfe-8fde-f4be27fb5335 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02a8f008-c9d5-4cfe-8fde-f4be27fb5335 13th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=585523602 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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