--- title: "GB-Manchester: ACE 511 Research to understand the levels of public investment in museums since 2015 and the associated impact" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-75bde022-e41a-4bd5-9661-ec902beb6c8a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-75bde022-e41a-4bd5-9661-ec902beb6c8a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-75bde022-e41a-4bd5-9661-ec902beb6c8a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-75bde022-e41a-4bd5-9661-ec902beb6c8a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND" published: "2023-05-25" --- # 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: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-75bde022-e41a-4bd5-9661-ec902beb6c8a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-75bde022-e41a-4bd5-9661-ec902beb6c8a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-75bde022-e41a-4bd5-9661-ec902beb6c8a.json) ## Summary The Arts Council England is inviting tenders for a research project titled 'ACE 511 Research to understand the levels of public investment in museums since 2015 and the associated impact'. The procurement is at the tender stage with a deadline of June 23, 2023, for submission. The contract period will run from July 31, 2023, to December 22, 2023. The procurement method is an open procedure with a total contract value of GBP 50,000. The project falls under the services category and is suited for SMEs. This opportunity presented by the Arts Council England's tender can be beneficial for small or medium enterprises looking to engage in research services within the arts and culture sector. Businesses with expertise in conducting financial analyses and providing insights for funding scenarios in museums would be well-suited for this contract. The procurement process aims to gather intelligence on funding landscapes to enhance museums' sustainability and inform future financial models, offering a growth opportunity for relevant businesses to contribute to the cultural sector's development. ## 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/7bbc164f-4e2a-47e3-b6a4-4a4cdf7d4743 | | 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 | 25 May 2023 | | Submission deadline | 23 Jun 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jul 2023 - 22 Dec 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000 | | 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 | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73110000 - Research services ## Release History - 25 May 2023 at 15:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7bbc164f-4e2a-47e3-b6a4-4a4cdf7d4743 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7bbc164f-4e2a-47e3-b6a4-4a4cdf7d4743 25th May 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Manchester:-ACE-511-Research-to-understand-the-levels-of-public-investment-in-museums-since-2015-and-the-associated-impact/G6V474EF56 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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