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title: "GB-London: Emergency Response Fund (ERF) Evaluation"
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# GB-London: Emergency Response Fund (ERF) Evaluation

Buyer: THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-afae4cd0-f095-46ed-9a52-21b286e64ada

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## Summary

The Arts Council of England is seeking a supplier for the evaluation of the Emergency Response Fund (ERF), which was established to support the cultural sector during the Covid-19 crisis. The procurement, classified under research consultancy services, was initiated with a tender that closed on 29th September 2021. The contract is valued at £43,813.50 and is set to commence on 4th October 2021, lasting until 31st January 2022. This was conducted via an accelerated negotiated procedure, making it part of the award stage within the procurement process.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in research and consultancy services. Businesses with expertise in assessing the social and economic impacts, particularly those with experience in the cultural sector, would be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this contract could not only enhance their portfolio but also enable them to contribute to the broader recovery efforts within the arts and cultural community.

## Notice

Arts Council England are seeking a supplier to help evaluate the impact of the ERF on organisations and individuals. The ERF was a PS160m fund announced by Arts Council on 24th March 2020, with support by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and HM Treasury, to support individuals and organisations across the cultural sector in response to the Covid-19 crisis. The evaluation will help to better understand both the application process and impact the fund has had including whether the ERF achieved its purpose in supporting the survival or organisations and continued practice of individuals. 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/351305b7-fe2e-4dc9-a482-aacce9a76b1b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Accelerated negotiated procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 3 Oct 2021 - 31 Jan 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £43,813 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £43,813 |
| 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 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 |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 30 Sep 2021 at 14:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/351305b7-fe2e-4dc9-a482-aacce9a76b1b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/351305b7-fe2e-4dc9-a482-aacce9a76b1b
  30th September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=630515071
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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