--- title: "Disability Access Card" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c544082e-94a7-4285-af0f-0a38737683c7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c544082e-94a7-4285-af0f-0a38737683c7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c544082e-94a7-4285-af0f-0a38737683c7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c544082e-94a7-4285-af0f-0a38737683c7.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND" published: "2019-09-04" --- # Disability Access Card Buyer: THE ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c544082e-94a7-4285-af0f-0a38737683c7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c544082e-94a7-4285-af0f-0a38737683c7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c544082e-94a7-4285-af0f-0a38737683c7.json) ## Summary The Arts Council England is currently seeking proposals for the "Disability Access Card" project, aimed at conducting feasibility research for a national access card for disabled audiences. This project involves collaboration with various organisations, including Arts Council Northern Ireland, Arts Council Wales, Creative Scotland, and the British Film Institute. The procurement is at the tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 20 September 2019. The total budget allocated for this consultancy service is £8,333, and it falls under the category of research and development services. The contract is expected to commence on 23 September 2019 and conclude on 31 December 2019, covering delivery across the UK and other regions. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy, particularly those focused on accessibility and inclusion within the arts and cultural sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are particularly encouraged to participate, as the nature of this project aligns well with their expertise. Companies capable of conducting comprehensive research and engaging with diverse audiences will find this opportunity beneficial, potentially leading to long-term partnerships with major arts institutions. ## Notice The aim of this project is to appoint a suitable consultant to undertake the feasibility research and report on the findings for a national Access Card for disabled audiences. Working in partnership with Arts Council Northern Ireland, Arts Council Wales, Arts Council England, Creative Scotland and the British Film Institute. The partners are contributing to this study, and there will be consultation with disabled users in each area. Framework for study: 1. A review of the current card schemes in the market place. 2. Explore the merits of establishing a cross border card vs. national only cards looking at any challenges to implementation. 3. Outline indication of budgets required, implementation timeline, technological and system requirements. 4. Explore options for card to service publicly subsidised arts and cultural sector or wider roll out including commercial and non-subsidised partners 5. Pricing options for the card e.g. free to end user, subsidised or full cost 6. Incorporate 1 day of consultation in each home nation to get local views 7. Look at the data each working group member is interested in capturing from the card e.g. audience data, geographical data, demographics and disability 8. Produce final report including options analysis 9. Present final report findings to the partnership group The information and documents for this opportunity are available on the Bravo eSourcing portal: https://public.bravosolution.co.uk/artscouncil/web/login.html. On the web page use the current opportunities link. You must register on this site to respond, if you are already registered you will not need to register again, simply use your existing username and password. Bids will not be accepted via email. Additional information: The information and documents for this opportunity are available on the Bravo eSourcing portal. You must register on this site to respond, if you are already registered you will not need to register again, simply use your existing username and password. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbaf84b5-f9b1-40a1-9c5a-103d748bca7f | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Sep 2019 | | Submission deadline | 20 Sep 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 22 Sep 2019 - 31 Dec 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £8,333 | | 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 | 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 - 4 Sep 2019 at 13:32 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbaf84b5-f9b1-40a1-9c5a-103d748bca7f - 29 Jul 2019 at 12:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbaf84b5-f9b1-40a1-9c5a-103d748bca7f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbaf84b5-f9b1-40a1-9c5a-103d748bca7f 4th September 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://public.bravosolution.co.uk/artscouncil/web/login.html Link to eSourcing Portal ## Notice URLs - http://www.artscouncil.org.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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