--- title: "GB-London: International activity of arts and cultural organisations" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bd1e54c2-afc7-4b45-aac9-b92a1813e566" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bd1e54c2-afc7-4b45-aac9-b92a1813e566" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bd1e54c2-afc7-4b45-aac9-b92a1813e566.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bd1e54c2-afc7-4b45-aac9-b92a1813e566.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND" published: "2020-03-10" --- # GB-London: International activity of arts and cultural organisations Buyer: THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bd1e54c2-afc7-4b45-aac9-b92a1813e566 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bd1e54c2-afc7-4b45-aac9-b92a1813e566) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bd1e54c2-afc7-4b45-aac9-b92a1813e566.json) ## Summary The Arts Council of England has initiated a tender titled "International activity of arts and cultural organisations," aimed at enhancing England's cultural sector within the arts and creative industries. This procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 3 April 2020 at 12:00. The estimated contract value ranges from £25,000 to £50,000, with a contract period starting on 27 April 2020 and ending on 30 November 2020. The project is classified under research and development services, and responses can be submitted through an open procurement method, which allows for participation from various bidders. This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the arts and cultural sector to engage in international activities. Businesses involved in research, consultancy, or those providing innovative solutions related to global cultural exchange would be particularly well-suited to compete. This initiative not only offers potential financial rewards but also positions businesses to play a pivotal role in promoting England's arts and culture on an international stage. ## Notice NOTE: This notice was updated on 10 March 2020 for the following reason: The deadline for submissions has been changed to 03 April 2020 at 12:00.(A key ambition of the Arts Council's new strategy for 2020-30, Let's Create, is to help develop a cultural sector which is world-leading, outward-looking and globally connected. This was already an important part of the Arts Council's work - between 2015 and 2018 PS18 million was invested in this area through programmes such as Artists' International Development Fund (AIDF) and the International Showcasing fund - and it will continue to play a prominent role over the next ten years. In particular, it is crucial to demonstrate England's status as a world centre for cultural excellence, ensuring that more artists, arts organisations and museums based in England are exporting work internationally and that visitors cite the arts and culture as the reason they visited England. The Arts Council also aims to support cultural exchange, so that the best of international arts and culture is being enjoyed regularly by the public in this country and the best of our arts and culture finds new audiences overseas. The role that arts, culture and the creative industries can have in facilitating investment, creating new markets and providing influence is already well-documented, while it will also be important to understand what impact the Future Relationship to the EU will have on international working. In 2015 Trends Business Research (TBR) were commissioned to conduct a piece of research to help the Arts Council understand the scale and impact of the international activity of its National Portfolio Organisations (NPOs). Bigger, more established NPOs have major programmes of international activity, often focused on particular markets or geographies, but it is also crucial to understand if small- and medium-sized NPOs are working internationally. The research found that 65% of NPOs surveyed had undertaken international work in the previous three years and that experience, placing their work in a global context and showcasing opportunities were the strongest motivators for undertaking this work. Conversely, the generation of additional income was not considered as important a motivating factor but was frequently cited; suggesting that, while it is rarely the main reason for undertaking international work, it can be an important pre-condition or consideration. The intention of this new piece of research is to develop this same level of understanding among the most recent cohort of NPOs, receiving funding between 2018 and 2022, and establish a study which can be repeated over the course of the lifecycle of Let's Create.) 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/0f3890b1-ce06-479d-8ab0-1d9e1e3b3e9a | | 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 | 10 Mar 2020 | | Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 26 Apr 2020 - 30 Nov 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000 | | 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 - 10 Mar 2020 at 14:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f3890b1-ce06-479d-8ab0-1d9e1e3b3e9a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f3890b1-ce06-479d-8ab0-1d9e1e3b3e9a 10th March 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=480492112 Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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