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title: "Publication - Guide to producing Equality Action Objectives and Plans for National Portfolio Organisations"
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# Publication - Guide to producing Equality Action Objectives and Plans for National Portfolio Organisations

Buyer: THE ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bbabc7d5-62b0-4f3b-aaf3-b20320f277f0

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## Summary

Arts Council England is currently engaged in an open procurement process for the tender titled "Publication - Guide to producing Equality Action Objectives and Plans for National Portfolio Organisations." This initiative aims to procure evaluation consultancy services, with a maximum contract value including VAT capped at £2,700,000. The tender period is set to close on 24 March 2017, and services are required to be delivered within the United Kingdom, specifically targeting National Portfolio Organisations. The contract is expected to commence on 10 April 2017 and is due to conclude by 28 July 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on consultancy services, particularly those specialising in equality and inclusion strategies. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with relevant expertise in creating accessible guides and action plans would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The open procurement method allows a diverse range of providers to participate, enhancing the potential for competition and innovative solutions in this essential area of public service delivery.

## Notice

Arts Council England is seeking to procure a service provider to develop an accessible Guide for National Portfolio Organisations to support them produce Equality Action Objectives and Plans. 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/559b4d37-81e3-4fc8-9936-6db4a41929be |
| 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 | 9 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 9 Apr 2017 - 28 Jul 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| 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 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

- 9 Mar 2017 at 21:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/559b4d37-81e3-4fc8-9936-6db4a41929be

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/559b4d37-81e3-4fc8-9936-6db4a41929be
  9th March 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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