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title: "Research into the operation of Local Cultural Education Partnerships"
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# Research into the operation of Local Cultural Education Partnerships

Buyer: THE ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9a660327-6a26-4f37-8331-80ec1d858ed8

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## Summary

The Arts Council England is seeking a research provider for a project titled "Research into the operation of Local Cultural Education Partnerships." This procurement, classified under the CPV code for Evaluation consultancy services, is situated in the cultural and recreational industries. The contract value is capped at £30,000 and the associated contract period runs from 1 November 2017 to 31 March 2018. The tender was concluded as of 6 October 2017, with relevant documents accessible through the Bravo Solutions e-tendering portal.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in consultancy services within the arts and education sectors. Businesses with expertise in cultural education, partnership development, and evaluation methodologies would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, allowing them to engage strategically in research initiatives that contribute to the Cultural Education Challenge.

## Notice

Arts Council England is seeking a research provider to establish the current position of Local Cultural Education Partnerships (LCEPs) in the Cultural Education Challenge (CEC). Additional information: Documents are available via the Bravo Solutions e-tendering platform. URL given below. All bids must be submitted through this portal. All queries regarding this event should also be submitted via the portals message board. If you have difficulties accessing the portal then you should contact the Bravo helpline. The number is on the portals welcome page. The maximum contract value including VAT must not exceed PS30,000.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/814bc187-a958-4c7d-b91e-891d84e651f8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Dec 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Oct 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Nov 2017 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2017 - 31 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000 |
| 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 | THE ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B1 2LH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BOP CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services
- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

## Release History

- 11 Dec 2017 at 18:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/814bc187-a958-4c7d-b91e-891d84e651f8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/814bc187-a958-4c7d-b91e-891d84e651f8
  11th December 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.localgovsourcing.co.uk/artscouncil/
  Link to eSourcing Portal

## Notice URLs

- http://www.artscouncil.org.uk/

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