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title: "GB-London: A symposium to improve support for individual creative and cultural practitioners"
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# GB-London: A symposium to improve support for individual creative and cultural practitioners

Buyer: THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a5698683-1bdd-42e4-b93f-3d98e6891dbc

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## Summary

The Arts Council of England is seeking a partner to develop and deliver a symposium aimed at enhancing support for individual creative and cultural practitioners. This opportunity, classified under research consultancy services, is located in London, UK, and is currently at the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 11 November 2021. The estimated value of the contract is between £50,000 and £100,000, and it is anticipated to commence on 8 December 2021, continuing until 31 July 2022. The procurement process will follow an open procedure format.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in event management, creative consultancy, and community engagement. Companies with a track record in delivering innovative events or symposiums within the arts sector would be particularly well-suited to compete, leveraging their expertise to foster impactful collaborations among creative professionals and organisations.

## Notice

NOTE: This notice was updated on 13 October 2021 for the following reason: This tender is being withdrawn and replaced with; https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/XH57P3G987(Arts Council England is looking for a partner to develop and deliver a symposium with, by, and for individual creative and cultural practitioners and the organisations and partners they work with. We are interested in innovative approaches or models that allow as many participants as possible to attend a high quality, change-making event, which must be relevant to individuals across our supported artform/disciplines.) 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/0c9d2030-062c-42d8-a149-064d5cc94e90 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 8 Dec 2021 - 31 Jul 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| 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

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 14 Oct 2021 at 11:33 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c9d2030-062c-42d8-a149-064d5cc94e90
- 13 Oct 2021 at 18:45 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c9d2030-062c-42d8-a149-064d5cc94e90
- 13 Oct 2021 at 16:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c9d2030-062c-42d8-a149-064d5cc94e90

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c9d2030-062c-42d8-a149-064d5cc94e90
  14th October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-London:-A-symposium-to-improve-support-for-individual-creative-and-cultural-practitioners/6F85B748SQ
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/XH57P3G987(Arts

## Provenance

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