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title: "GB-Manchester: ACE 499 ITT - Supporting Community Led Creative Groups"
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# GB-Manchester: ACE 499 ITT - Supporting Community Led Creative Groups

Buyer: ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-82a2bf31-d731-4a0f-abf7-93895dbd2770

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## Summary

The Arts Council England has awarded a contract with the title "ACE 499 ITT - Supporting Community Led Creative Groups" in the Research Services category. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with a contract value of 24990 GBP. The contracting process was completed, and the contract period is from May 1, 2023, to January 31, 2024, based in Manchester with a tender period ending on April 12, 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses interested in providing research services to community-led creative groups. Suitable businesses with expertise in conducting mixed-methods research within the cultural sector would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The Arts Council England, as the buying organisation, seeks to engage with suppliers who can support their goal of understanding and enhancing community-led creative activities in the South East region of the UK.

## Notice

ACE is seeking a research consultant/s to undertake mixed-methods research into community-led groups who organise creative activity delivered in group settings, focusing on 3 places in the South East area. The scope of what is meant by 'community-led creative groups' would be agreed with the successful consultant/s at inception stage but will include a wide range of creative activity and community settings organised by non-professional artists.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d626415-644f-451d-9a5e-2b21dd1e53a2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Apr 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Apr 2023 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2023 - 31 Jan 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £24,990 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £24,990 |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SARAH BOILING ASSOCIATES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 18 May 2023 at 07:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d626415-644f-451d-9a5e-2b21dd1e53a2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d626415-644f-451d-9a5e-2b21dd1e53a2
  18th May 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=780926439
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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