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title: "GB-London: A symposium to improve support for individual creative and cultural practitioners"
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# GB-London: A symposium to improve support for individual creative and cultural practitioners

Buyer: THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-748291a4-f9d3-4241-b059-83c62a68f158

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## Summary

The Arts Council of England is currently seeking proposals for a symposium aimed at enhancing support for individual creative and cultural practitioners, with the procurement titled "A symposium to improve support for individual creative and cultural practitioners." This contract falls under the category of cultural event organisation services, with a total value of £100,000 and a minimum value of £50,000. The open tender process is active, with proposals due by 12:00 PM GMT on 11th November 2021. The contract is expected to commence on 8th December 2021 and run until 31st July 2022, potentially benefiting those in the creative and cultural sectors across the UK and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in cultural and event management services. With the objectives focused on innovative approaches to engage practitioners effectively, businesses with experience in event organisation, community engagement, and creative project management would be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this project not only allows for business growth through project exposure but also importantly contributes to supporting the cultural sector amidst evolving challenges.

## Notice

Arts Council England is looking for a partner to develop and deliver a symposium with, by, and for individual creative and cultural practitioners and the organisations and partners they work with. We are interested in innovative approaches or models that allow as many participants as possible to attend a high quality, change-making event, which must be relevant to individuals across our supported artform/disciplines. 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/3616619b-2f1d-4797-b909-83438eb13591 |
| 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 | 13 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 8 Dec 2021 - 31 Jul 2022 |
| 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

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

### Codes

- 79952100 - Cultural event organisation services

## Release History

- 13 Oct 2021 at 18:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3616619b-2f1d-4797-b909-83438eb13591

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3616619b-2f1d-4797-b909-83438eb13591
  13th October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-London:-A-symposium-to-improve-support-for-individual-creative-and-cultural-practitioners/XH57P3G987
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