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# Researching Diversity in Classical Music

Buyer: THE ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cdc698ed-ab47-4bcc-9557-223ef4d5a08c

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## Summary

The Arts Council England is seeking to address diversity in the classical music sector through a recently awarded contract for a project titled "Researching Diversity in Classical Music". This initiative aims to enhance understanding of diversity within orchestras and opera companies in the UK, with a contract value of £29,962. The award, which falls under research and consultancy services (CPV code 73000000), commenced on 18th July 2019 and is set to conclude on 31st July 2020. The project is categorized as an open procurement method and was officially published on 28th October 2019, following the completion of the tendering phase that ended on 19th June 2019.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses, especially those specialising in research and consultancy services, to engage with a critical topic relevant to the arts sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for contracts of this nature, given their agility and expertise in addressing diversity-related issues. The outcomes of this research could be pivotal in shaping future investments and strategies within the classical music industry, creating a pathway for growth and innovation for successful bidders.

## Notice

Awarded Contract - There has been an ongoing debate about diversity within the classical orchestral sector for a number of years. While ACE has some insight into the current diversity of the workforce of the orchestras and opera / ballet companies within its National Portfolio, this data is inconclusive. Furthermore, the ACE national Music team are regularly asked to respond to Parliamentary Questions (PQs) relating to diversity within classical music including opera but find their responses are often limited by these inconsistencies or other significant gaps present in existing data. The project recognises that the sectoral response to the Creative Case has, to date, achieved limited outcomes within classical music and opera. With the requirement for all National Portfolio Organisations (NPO) Band 2 and 3 organisations to achieve a 'Strong' rating by 2020 looming and the growing expectation that ACE-funded organisations continually improve their own achievements in this area - delivering against their agreed business plans at a minimum - completion of this study should make a significant contribution to organisational thinking, both now and in looking towards future investment rounds. This project reflects commitments in this area set out within ACE's 2018-20 Corporate Plan with the objective of making a significant contribution to organisational thinking on diversity within the classical music and opera sector. The key outcomes this research should aim to achieve are: - An improved understanding of the orchestral sector's current diversity profile. - A clearer understanding of current talent pathways within the sector and how these are likely to support increased diversity in the future. - A clearer understanding of what collective action needs to be taken to increase diversity within the sector workforce and pipeline, including performers, administrators and leadership.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b0528b9-36a2-494f-a0ae-e704837ba21c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jun 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jul 2019 |
| Contract period | 17 Jul 2019 - 31 Jul 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £29,962 |
| 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WALNUT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 28 Oct 2019 at 12:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b0528b9-36a2-494f-a0ae-e704837ba21c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b0528b9-36a2-494f-a0ae-e704837ba21c
  28th October 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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