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title: "Evaluation of the Great Places Scheme"
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# Evaluation of the Great Places Scheme

Buyer: THE ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b6d42613-1703-42c4-b51f-5f42f3eed740

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Arts Council England seeking an evaluation consultancy for the Great Places Scheme, an initiative aimed at enhancing cultural engagement within communities. The tender, titled "Evaluation of the Great Places Scheme," falls within the services industry category, notably under evaluation consultancy services. The contract has a maximum value of £100,000 and is set to span from June 1, 2017, to May 31, 2021. The procurement method employed is classified as 'Other', and the tender period concluded on April 28, 2017, making this opportunity relevant for businesses to consider acting promptly.

This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms, particularly those specialising in evaluation and cultural projects, to engage with governmental and cultural organisations. Companies with expertise in assessing social impact, economic development, and community cohesion will find this contract particularly well-suited. The emphasis on collaboration among civic organisations and local businesses means that SMEs with innovative approaches to cultural engagement and evaluation could thrive within this framework, thereby contributing to business growth in the public sector.

## Notice

Arts Council England and the Heritage Lottery Fund are seeking a programme evaluation of the Great Place Scheme. The Great Place Scheme - one of the flagship measures from the Government's recently published Culture White Paper - will pilot new approaches that enable cultural, community and civic organisations to work more closely together. The aim is twofold: to ensure that the considerable investment in culture made by organisations like HLF and ACE has the maximum positive impact on jobs, economic performance, educational attainment, community cohesion and health and wellbeing; and to persuade civic organisations and local businesses to invest in and put culture at the heart of their thinking. 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 PS100,000

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e931c197-47e9-417e-ac37-73b811f3d240 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Apr 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 May 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2017 - 31 May 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BOP CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services
- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

## Release History

- 18 Aug 2017 at 09:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e931c197-47e9-417e-ac37-73b811f3d240

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e931c197-47e9-417e-ac37-73b811f3d240
  18th August 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.localgovsourcing.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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