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title: "Leadership in the arts and culture sector"
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# Leadership in the arts and culture sector

Buyer: THE ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d48aa425-d68d-4cfe-ad89-82f595a0562d

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## Summary

The Arts Council England is currently overseeing a tender process titled "Leadership in the arts and culture sector," which focuses on researching leadership development within the arts. This procurement falls under the industry category of research services, specifically aimed at enhancing effective oversight and governance in the sector. Key dates include a tender deadline of 19th February 2018, with the contract period scheduled to commence on 5th March and concluding on 23rd April 2018. The total contract value is £30,000, and responses must be submitted via the Bravo Solutions e-tendering platform. 

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in research consultancy services. Companies with expertise in governance, leadership development, and innovative research methods will find this procurement particularly relevant. Engaging with this tender could enhance their profile in the arts sector, thereby contributing to business growth and increased collaboration with The Arts Council England.

## Notice

The research project will focus on areas currently covered within Goal 4 and, more specifically, on how leadership is developed within the sector. Underpinning this goal is the ambition to ensure organisations demonstrate effective oversight and governance, as well as ensuring our leadership is diverse and able to lead a culture that facilitates creativity, innovation and resilience. This research is designed to be an integral and public part of the strategic consultation. It is crucial that this research is future-facing and allows Arts Council England to build on its existing commitments as it transitions to the new strategy from 2020. 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/5e6795ba-7b7c-415b-a162-aec08a3801ac |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 5 Mar 2018 - 23 Apr 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| 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 ENGLAND |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 1FN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 8 Feb 2018 at 16:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e6795ba-7b7c-415b-a162-aec08a3801ac

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e6795ba-7b7c-415b-a162-aec08a3801ac
  8th February 2018 - 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

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