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title: "GB-London: Libraries Improvement Fund (LIF) Evaluation"
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# GB-London: Libraries Improvement Fund (LIF) Evaluation

Buyer: THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b09ab218-6b6e-443f-b3e0-df4718fada24

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## Summary

The Arts Council of England is currently conducting a tender for the "Libraries Improvement Fund (LIF) Evaluation," which aims to assess the impact of a £5 million fund aimed at enhancing library services across England. This opportunity, classified under research and development services, falls within the services category and is located in London. The tender process is open, with a submission deadline set for 8 November 2021, and the contract period will commence on 6 December 2021, lasting until 31 July 2025. The procurement method adopted is an open procedure, welcoming a diverse range of suppliers.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in evaluation and consultancy services, particularly those with experience in public sector projects. Businesses capable of demonstrating value in assessing the economic and social impacts of public funding initiatives would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this process could enable businesses to expand their portfolio while contributing to the development of library services in England.

## Notice

Arts Council England are seeking a suppler to conduct a programme-level evaluation of the LIF evaluation to ensure the economic and social benefits of the fund are fully evidenced, realised and understood. The fund is an open access capital fund of PS5m for 2021/22, focused on enabling library services across England to invest in a range of projects to upgrade buildings and technology so they are better placed to respond to the changing ways people are using them. The evaluation will serve as an evidence base to support and inform future funding bids and business cases for the continued investment in libraries. 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/9e61e57a-bd42-42a5-86b8-efb33531cf18 |
| 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 | 14 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 6 Dec 2021 - 31 Jul 2025 |
| 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

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 14 Oct 2021 at 13:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e61e57a-bd42-42a5-86b8-efb33531cf18

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e61e57a-bd42-42a5-86b8-efb33531cf18
  14th October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-London:-Libraries-Improvement-Fund-(LIF)-Evaluation/48E4NHRUU2
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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