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title: "The Value of Arts and Culture in Place Shaping"
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# The Value of Arts and Culture in Place Shaping

Buyer: THE ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a61d7ffd-2806-4e4f-9d96-d2c02124577d

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## Summary

The procurement process is conducted by Arts Council England, focusing on a research contract entitled "The Value of Arts and Culture in Place Shaping." This initiative falls under the research services category and is based in London, with the contract period spanning from 17 September 2018 to 30 November 2018. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, and the tender was completed with a total value of £49,440 awarded to Wavehill. The award notice was published on 13 February 2019, marking the conclusion of the tender phase.

This research contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in market research and analysis, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) engaged in cultural and arts-related studies. Companies that possess relevant expertise in both quantitative and qualitative research methods would be well-positioned to capitalise on similar future tenders, especially those focusing on the integration of the arts within community development and economic strategies.

## Notice

Arts Council England (ACE) is seeking a research supplier to help the organisation to understand and articulate if and how the arts and cultural offer within a place can attract and retain individuals and businesses. This will be achieved through a mixed-method approach, to include quantitative and qualitative research with the public and business leaders.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36dd0027-e0a0-4636-9c10-1fced368f662 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Oct 2018 |
| Contract period | 16 Sep 2018 - 30 Nov 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,440 |
| 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WAVEHILL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 13 Feb 2019 at 10:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36dd0027-e0a0-4636-9c10-1fced368f662

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36dd0027-e0a0-4636-9c10-1fced368f662
  13th February 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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