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title: "PROCUREMENT OF STAKEHOLDER CONSULTATION SERVICES TO INFORM THE DEVELOPMENT OF ACE'S NEW TEN YEAR STRATEGY"
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# PROCUREMENT OF STAKEHOLDER CONSULTATION SERVICES TO INFORM THE DEVELOPMENT OF ACE'S NEW TEN YEAR STRATEGY

Buyer: THE ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c4f7c139-1395-4047-81aa-b4d6b3462152

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Arts Council England, which is seeking services for stakeholder consultation to inform the development of its new ten-year strategy. This tender falls under the research and development services category and is located in Birmingham, England. The procurement method is classified as "Other" and has reached the award stage, with the active contract awarded on 7 November 2017, for a total value of £120,000. The contract period spans from 7 November 2017 to 30 March 2018. The initial tender period concluded on 13 October 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for consulting firms, particularly those specialising in stakeholder engagement and strategic development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the project may require diverse perspectives and innovative approaches that smaller firms can provide. Companies with expertise in research, public engagement, and the arts sector would be especially well-suited to compete for this contract, potentially helping them to expand their portfolio and gain valuable experience within the public sector.

## Notice

PROCUREMENT OF STAKEHOLDER CONSULTATION SERVICES TO INFORM THE DEVELOPMENT OF ACE'S NEW TEN YEAR STRATEGY Additional information: Documents are available via the Bravo Solutions e-tendering platform. URL given below. All bids must be submitted through this portal. All queries regarding this event should also be submitted via the portals message board. If you have difficulties accessing the portal then you should contact the Bravo helpline. The number is on the portals welcome page.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b60bc4ce-b9c1-48a2-9ece-fdc285efae10 |
| 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 | 13 Oct 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Nov 2017 |
| Contract period | 7 Nov 2017 - 30 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £120,000 |
| 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 | BRITAIN THINKS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 11 Dec 2017 at 14:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b60bc4ce-b9c1-48a2-9ece-fdc285efae10

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b60bc4ce-b9c1-48a2-9ece-fdc285efae10
  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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