--- title: "GB-London: Evaluation of Developing Your Creative Practice (DYCP)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-87bb3e61-5acc-49b9-bd76-0190dc8fe2d2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-87bb3e61-5acc-49b9-bd76-0190dc8fe2d2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-87bb3e61-5acc-49b9-bd76-0190dc8fe2d2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-87bb3e61-5acc-49b9-bd76-0190dc8fe2d2.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND" published: "2021-09-07" --- # GB-London: Evaluation of Developing Your Creative Practice (DYCP) Buyer: THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-87bb3e61-5acc-49b9-bd76-0190dc8fe2d2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-87bb3e61-5acc-49b9-bd76-0190dc8fe2d2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-87bb3e61-5acc-49b9-bd76-0190dc8fe2d2.json) ## Summary The Arts Council of England is seeking an independent evaluator for the "Evaluation of Developing Your Creative Practice (DYCP)" programme, a key investment initiative supporting the cultural sector. The tender is currently in the active phase and is classified under evaluation consultancy services. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a tender period ending on 17 September 2021. The total contract value is set between £25,000 and £50,000, with the contract anticipated to commence on 18 October 2021, lasting until 31 March 2022. The evaluation aims to assess the impact of the DYCP programme on individual practitioners within the creative sector, providing valuable insights for future developments. This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in research and evaluation consultancy. Businesses with expertise in impact assessment, cultural programme evaluation, and those familiar with the creative arts landscape would be particularly well-suited to submit proposals. Engaging in this tender could enhance a business's portfolio and provide vital insights that can contribute to the broader growth and effectiveness of arts programmes in the UK. ## Notice NOTE: This notice was updated on 07 September 2021 for the following reason: This tender is being aborted and a new tender will be issued.(Arts Council England are seeking an independent evaluator to conduct a process and impact evaluation of the Developing Your Creative Practice (DYCP) programme. DYCP is one of Arts Council's main investment programmes supporting the cultural sector. The programme supports the development of independent cultural and creative practioners, giving individuals the opportunity to take a dedicated period of time to focus on their own cultural and creative development and take them to the next stage in their practice. The evaluation will provide insight and evidence of the impact of DYCP on individuals through past funding rounds and shape the programme in the future. On the LIF evaluation, apologies for not updating you sooner. This is still in progress as we are having a lot of back and forth with DCMS on how to proceed but at the minute it does look like we will be commissioning on the full budget (whether this will be PS100k is to be agreed) with a break clause dependent on the outcome of the Spending Review expected later this year. We have a meting with DCMS in a couple of weeks so I'm hoping we will finally all come to an agreement on the way forward and can properly update you and start to make progress with the procurement.) 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/ba62ab9c-e886-48fb-a16d-ec97ad29c807 | | 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 | 7 Sep 2021 | | Submission deadline | 17 Sep 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 17 Oct 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 | | 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 | 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 - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 73210000 - Research consultancy services - 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services ## Release History - 7 Sep 2021 at 06:45 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba62ab9c-e886-48fb-a16d-ec97ad29c807 - 6 Sep 2021 at 09:46 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba62ab9c-e886-48fb-a16d-ec97ad29c807 - 3 Sep 2021 at 14:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba62ab9c-e886-48fb-a16d-ec97ad29c807 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba62ab9c-e886-48fb-a16d-ec97ad29c807 7th September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-London:-Evaluation-of-Developing-Your-Creative-Practice-(DYCP)/DGGUP7MV93 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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