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title: "GB-Manchester: ACE 607 ITT - Touring Research (Theatre, dance and combined arts)"
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# GB-Manchester: ACE 607 ITT - Touring Research (Theatre, dance and combined arts)

Buyer: ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9aba0586-85ef-4be4-a724-6ead0b8b6287

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## Summary

Arts Council England, based in Manchester, has completed the procurement process for the "GB-Manchester: ACE 607 ITT - Touring Research (Theatre, dance and combined arts)" contract. This research service falls under the industry category of Research Services (CPV: 73110000) and aims to analyse the touring sectors of theatre, dance, music, and combined arts, particularly in relation to venue geography and art form, including genre. The project also aims to assess changes post-Covid-19 and explore the commercial-subsidised relationship in production and presentation. The procurement, managed through an open procedure, concluded with a contract award on 13 November 2024. The contract, valued at £64,250, runs from 14 November 2024 to 30 April 2025, and covers regions including the UK, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and globally.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in the arts and research sectors, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs), to engage in substantial stakeholder interaction and extensive data analysis. The contract awarded to The Audience Agency highlights the demand for expert analysis in performance arts and offers a unique opportunity for companies with expertise in the arts, data gathering, and stakeholder engagement to showcase their capabilities, potentially leading to further commissions and enhanced market reputation.

## Notice

Arts Council England (ACE) wishes to appoint a supplier to undertake research into the current state of the theatre, dance, music and combined arts touring sectors and ecologies, particularly in relation to presentation venue geography and artform, including genre. ACE seeks to understand how this has changed since before the Covid-19 pandemic and to explore the relationship between commercial and subsidised organisations in relation to both production and presentation. This study is interested solely in the touring of theatre, dance, music and combined arts activities to venues across scales, presenting work on indoor stages. The work will include a literature review, audit of existing data and primary data gathering involving extensive stakeholder engagement. Further details are available in the tender documents. 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/04cd7f5e-ec1b-441d-a298-9e2f089fe01c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 14 Nov 2024 - 30 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £64,250 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £64,250 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE AUDIENCE AGENCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 17 Dec 2024 at 13:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04cd7f5e-ec1b-441d-a298-9e2f089fe01c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04cd7f5e-ec1b-441d-a298-9e2f089fe01c
  17th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=910674575
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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