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title: "Arts Council England New Strategic Framework"
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# Arts Council England New Strategic Framework

Buyer: THE ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dc73ff13-0450-4938-b160-87256c25597a

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## Summary

The Arts Council England is conducting a procurement process titled "Arts Council England New Strategic Framework", which falls under the research services industry category. This project is focused on developing a new strategic framework to guide investments and partnerships in the arts and culture sector for the next decade. The procurement method is an open procedure below the threshold, with the tender period having concluded on 9 April 2018. The contract, valued at £79,358, commenced on 23 April 2018 and will run until 31 January 2019. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract awarded to THE INNOVATION UNIT LIMITED on 31 May 2018.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses in the arts and culture sector, particularly those involved in research services. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete, given the nature of the project that emphasises innovative strategies and partnerships. Engaging with this procurement can enhance business visibility and foster connections within the cultural sector, ultimately contributing to growth and sustainability.

## Notice

Great art and culture for everyone is our 10-year strategic framework for the period 2010 to 2020. This project concerns the development of a new strategy, to be published in September 2019, which will cover the period 2020 to 2030. Our new strategy will set our direction for the next 10 years, guiding our investment and other development activity, shaping our advocacy approach, and forming the basis for partnerships with the arts and culture sector, and others, including local government. It will transparently communicate our intentions for how we will invest funds and allocate resources.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/107663b7-a99a-4ef5-90b0-f963630befab |
| 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 | 9 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Apr 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 May 2018 |
| Contract period | 30 May 2018 - 31 Jan 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £79,358 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £79,358 |
| 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 | THE INNOVATION UNIT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 9 Aug 2018 at 14:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/107663b7-a99a-4ef5-90b0-f963630befab

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/107663b7-a99a-4ef5-90b0-f963630befab
  9th August 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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