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title: "GB-London: Economic contribution of the arts and culture to the national economy (2021)"
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# GB-London: Economic contribution of the arts and culture to the national economy (2021)

Buyer: ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ae1e48d5-3dbd-4575-9a30-ec141078ff8d

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## Summary

The Arts Council England is currently seeking consultants for a research project titled "Economic contribution of the arts and culture to the national economy (2021)". This procurement process falls under the services category, specifically focusing on research and development. The tender is active and is set within the open procurement method, with a submission deadline of 1st March 2021. The project aims to assess the economic impact of the arts and cultural sector, inclusive of museums and libraries, based in London, UK. The budget for this consultancy ranges from £25,000 to £50,000, and the contract is expected to commence on 22nd March 2021 and conclude by 12th July 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in economic research or cultural consultancy. Businesses with expertise in assessing economic impacts, data analysis, or related consultancy services will find this opportunity particularly well-suited to their capabilities. Engaging in this project not only promises a substantial financial contract but also positions participating firms at the forefront of understanding and influencing cultural economics in the UK.

## Notice

Arts Council England (ACE) is seeking a consultant / consultants to undertake research to help demonstrate and articulate the economic contribution of the arts and cultural sector to the national economy, including museums and libraries. The overall aim of the research is to develop a clear, robust and evidence-based understanding of the contribution made by these activities and to gather essential insight into the nature of this contribution. This will provide an updated picture of the sector's contribution to the economy, following on from previous studies conducted by the Centre for Economics and Business Research (Cebr), the most recent of which was published in October 2020. 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/c32fcbbe-dc8f-4210-ab8e-7cdfe8c12d1e |
| 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 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 22 Mar 2021 - 12 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| 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 | 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 2 Feb 2021 at 12:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c32fcbbe-dc8f-4210-ab8e-7cdfe8c12d1e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c32fcbbe-dc8f-4210-ab8e-7cdfe8c12d1e
  2nd February 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-London:-Economic-contribution-of-the-arts-and-culture-to-the-national-economy-(2021)/S3E3G7HD6D
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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