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title: "Quality Evaluation Framework"
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# Quality Evaluation Framework

Buyer: THE ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a9c72f72-fa84-4c0b-ad4a-b3e080d58846

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## Summary

The Arts Council England is seeking bids for the "Quality Evaluation Framework" tender, which aims to commission a feasibility study into the implementation challenges of the Artsmark in Early Years. This open procurement process is currently active, with a tender deadline set for 10th March 2017. The anticipated maximum value of the contract is £2,700,000 (including VAT), and the contract period is expected to begin on 1st May 2017 and conclude on 25th August 2017. Delivery addresses can be in the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, or within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs, particularly those with expertise in evaluation consultancy services. Businesses that specialise in educational frameworks or feasibility studies will find this an excellent avenue for growth, as the study aims to provide strategic recommendations for implementing Artsmark effectively in Early Years settings. Interested parties are encouraged to leverage the open procedure format to submit their proposals through the Bravo Solutions e-tendering platform.

## Notice

Arts Council England wishes to commission a feasibility study into the practical and strategic challenges involved in delivering Artsmark in Early Years with resulting recommendations on the best approach for running an Artsmark in Early Years pilot scheme. Additional information: Documents are available via the Bravo Solutions e-tendering platform. URL given below. All bids must be submitted through this portal. Maximum contract value excludes VAT. The maximum contract value including VAT must not exceed PS2,700,000

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45f57761-23ae-4c90-afbb-19ec7a74fcc6 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2017 - 25 Aug 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

## Release History

- 2 Mar 2017 at 09:31 - TenderCancellation - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45f57761-23ae-4c90-afbb-19ec7a74fcc6
- 19 Feb 2017 at 21:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fad545da-37b7-4609-ab1d-2884763e1971

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45f57761-23ae-4c90-afbb-19ec7a74fcc6
  2nd March 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fad545da-37b7-4609-ab1d-2884763e1971
  19th February 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.localgovsourcing.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

## Notice URLs

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

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