--- title: "GB-Manchester: ACE 541 ITT Research into Early Years Cultural Provision in the Midlands" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-df3aa1e8-8da3-479b-aa0e-d971dbff422f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-df3aa1e8-8da3-479b-aa0e-d971dbff422f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-df3aa1e8-8da3-479b-aa0e-d971dbff422f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-df3aa1e8-8da3-479b-aa0e-d971dbff422f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND" published: "2023-09-18" --- # GB-Manchester: ACE 541 ITT Research into Early Years Cultural Provision in the Midlands Buyer: ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-df3aa1e8-8da3-479b-aa0e-d971dbff422f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-df3aa1e8-8da3-479b-aa0e-d971dbff422f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-df3aa1e8-8da3-479b-aa0e-d971dbff422f.json) ## Summary The Arts Council England is seeking a contractor for the procurement titled "ACE 541 ITT Research into Early Years Cultural Provision in the Midlands", falling under the Research services category. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender value of £50,000 GBP and a minimum value of £25,000 GBP. The tender is open for participation through an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 16th October 2023. The contract is set to run from 27th November 2023 to 31st July 2024. This opportunity is suitable for SMEs, aiming to engage more children aged 0-5 years in culture and creativity in the Midlands. The Arts Council England based in Manchester is the buying organisation for this procurement process. Businesses interested in research services focusing on early years cultural provision would find this opportunity well-suited for growth. SMEs and other economic operators that can contribute to engaging young children in culture and creativity are encouraged to participate in this tender. The Arts Council England's initiative in the Midlands aligns with supporting progress towards Creative People outcomes, offering a valuable opportunity for businesses to contribute to enhancing cultural engagement for young children in the specified Priority Places. ## Notice ACE 541 ITT: Research into Early Years Cultural Provision in the Midlands. Arts Council England is seeking a contractor to undertake research which will include scoping and reporting on the current provision, resources and routes available for engaging Early Years children in culture and creativity. Based on the analysis of the evidence, along with feedback gathered through consultation with the sector and with families in Priority Places, the contractor will produce a final report of key findings and recommendations. The strategic objective of this research project is to support progress towards Arts Council England's Creative People outcome in the Midlands. Specifically, it will inform our plans to engage more children aged 0-5 years in culture and creativity as part of their everyday lives, with a particular focus on our designated Priority Places in the Midlands. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/465ae8c3-9521-4db6-88ad-c3e8486eb43e | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Sep 2023 | | Submission deadline | 16 Oct 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 27 Nov 2023 - 31 Jul 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000 | | 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 | 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 ## Release History - 18 Sep 2023 at 15:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/465ae8c3-9521-4db6-88ad-c3e8486eb43e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/465ae8c3-9521-4db6-88ad-c3e8486eb43e 18th September 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Manchester:-ACE-541-ITT-Research-into-Early-Years-Cultural-Provision-in-the-Midlands/3W6D38PT8R Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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