--- title: "GB-London: Emergency Response Fund (ERF) Evaluation" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e5291e65-744d-4ca4-b4f3-20f8ba23ec62" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e5291e65-744d-4ca4-b4f3-20f8ba23ec62" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e5291e65-744d-4ca4-b4f3-20f8ba23ec62.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e5291e65-744d-4ca4-b4f3-20f8ba23ec62.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND" published: "2021-09-02" --- # GB-London: Emergency Response Fund (ERF) Evaluation Buyer: THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e5291e65-744d-4ca4-b4f3-20f8ba23ec62 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e5291e65-744d-4ca4-b4f3-20f8ba23ec62) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e5291e65-744d-4ca4-b4f3-20f8ba23ec62.json) ## Summary The Arts Council of England is conducting an evaluation for the Emergency Response Fund (ERF) in London. The tender, titled "GB-London: Emergency Response Fund (ERF) Evaluation," falls under the category of research consultancy services. The tender period closes on 17 September 2021 at 12:00, with the contract expected to commence on 27 September 2021. This procurement process, initiated through an accelerated negotiated procedure, involves a financial threshold between £50,000 and £100,000. Interested suppliers must ensure they meet the criteria set forth in the tender documentation. This evaluation presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to engage in impactful research within the cultural sector. Businesses with expertise in evaluating social impact, particularly in the context of financial support for arts and culture during the Covid-19 pandemic, will find this tender particularly relevant. Companies that can demonstrate experience in evaluating similar funds or programmes will be well-positioned to compete for this contract and contribute to the recovery of the cultural sector. ## Notice NOTE: This notice was updated on 02 September 2021 for the following reason: Tender deadline extended until 17/09/21 at 12:00(Arts Council England are seeking a supplier to help evaluate the impact of the ERF on organisations and individuals. The ERF was a PS160m fund announced by Arts Council on 24th March 2020, with support by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and HM Treasury, to support individuals and organisations across the cultural sector in response to the Covid-19 crisis. The evaluation will help to better understand both the application process and impact the fund has had including whether the ERF achieved its purpose in supporting the survival or organisations and continued practice of individuals.) 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/60556094-d960-44ca-b183-246e10651bf4 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Other - ACCELERATED_NEGOTIATED | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Sep 2021 | | Submission deadline | 17 Sep 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 26 Sep 2021 - 31 Jan 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000 | | 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 OF 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 - 73210000 - Research consultancy services ## Release History - 2 Sep 2021 at 12:36 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60556094-d960-44ca-b183-246e10651bf4 - 2 Sep 2021 at 09:00 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60556094-d960-44ca-b183-246e10651bf4 - 19 Aug 2021 at 14:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60556094-d960-44ca-b183-246e10651bf4 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60556094-d960-44ca-b183-246e10651bf4 2nd September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-London:-Emergency-Response-Fund-(ERF)-Evaluation/3A7G5X273N 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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