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title: "GB-Manchester: ACE 527 Circular Economy Network research project"
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# GB-Manchester: ACE 527 Circular Economy Network research project

Buyer: ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-93b8a5b4-22f5-4701-a7f8-ee3150660210

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## Summary

The Arts Council England has issued a tender for the ACE 527 Circular Economy Network research project in Manchester. This research project aims to explore how circular economy networks in the UK and globally promote environmental responsibility through reuse and recycling strategies. The tender has a value of £50,000, with a minimum value of £25,000. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender deadline is on 3rd August 2023. The contract period is from 11th September 2023 to 22nd March 2024. This opportunity is particularly suitable for small or medium enterprises.

Businesses specialising in research services and interested in contributing to environmental sustainability initiatives would find this tender beneficial. The procurement process is currently in the active stage, presenting an opportunity for eligible businesses to bid for the project. The Arts Council England is the contracting authority for this tender, and businesses located in the UK or internationally can participate. The project offers a chance for businesses to engage in innovative research work that supports circular economy principles and contributes to environmental stewardship.

## Notice

ACE 527 Circular Economy Network research project Arts Council England are seeking a contractor to explore through desk-based research and qualitative research methods, how and why circular economy networks in the UK and around the world are supporting both cultural and the wider sectors to become more environmentally responsible through strategies of re-use and recycling that are central throughout their organisations. 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/34774a12-2aeb-4c37-a923-af0fb31eab8e |
| 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 | 6 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 10 Sep 2023 - 22 Mar 2024 |
| 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

- 6 Jul 2023 at 09:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34774a12-2aeb-4c37-a923-af0fb31eab8e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34774a12-2aeb-4c37-a923-af0fb31eab8e
  6th July 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Manchester:-ACE-527-Circular-Economy-Network-research-project/C22G8495T6
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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