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title: "Evaluation of ACE Capital Investment 2012 onwards"
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# Evaluation of ACE Capital Investment 2012 onwards

Buyer: THE ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bcb38564-7653-45b5-ae3c-fa796a7dbc4c

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## Summary

The Arts Council England is seeking to evaluate its capital investment in the arts infrastructure from 2012 onwards, with specific focus on completed projects from the 2012-2015 programme. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, with the contract period running from 31 July 2017 to 7 February 2018. The maximum contract value is set at £60,000, and proposals are required to be submitted via the Bravo Solutions e-tendering platform. Key details include a tender end date of 30 June 2017.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in evaluation consultancy services, particularly those with experience in the arts and cultural sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, and firms with expertise in delivering evaluations or consulting within recreational, cultural, and sporting services would be well-positioned to compete. This is a chance for businesses to engage with a key public sector client and contribute to enhancing the impact of arts funding.

## Notice

Arts Council England is seeking an evaluation of its capital investment in the arts infrastructure since the inception of its most recent programme including a pilot scheme launched in 2010/11. The focus is likely to be on projects from the 2012-2015 programme which are largely completed. 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 PS60,000

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa315fa9-e128-488d-92fa-b0497054de91 |
| 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 | 11 Dec 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jul 2017 |
| Contract period | 30 Jul 2017 - 7 Feb 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £55,000 |
| 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 | ALCHEMY RESEARCH & CONSULTANCY |

## 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

- 11 Dec 2017 at 12:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa315fa9-e128-488d-92fa-b0497054de91

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa315fa9-e128-488d-92fa-b0497054de91
  11th December 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.localgovsourcing.co.uk/artscouncil/
  Link to eSourcing Portal

## Notice URLs

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

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