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title: "Quality Evaluation Framework"
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buyer: "THE ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND"
published: "2017-02-23"
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# Quality Evaluation Framework

Buyer: THE ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eea2e34b-4262-4ac3-be4e-8484fabe73e5

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## Summary

The Arts Council England is seeking to establish a Quality Evaluation Framework aimed at managing objects under Government Indemnity with appropriate safety and security measures. This procurement, classified under "Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment," has a maximum contract value, including VAT, of £2,700,000. The tender process uses a selective procurement method and is currently in the active stage, with a tender deadline set for 13th March 2017. The contract period begins on 13th April 2017 and concludes on 31st March 2018. Interested parties must submit their bids through the Bravo Solutions e-tendering platform.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses operating within the security and defence sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can deliver compliant and innovative solutions. Companies specialising in safety equipment, security assessments, and risk management in line with government standards would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The involvement of The Arts Council England suggests that businesses with experience in cultural or heritage-related projects may have an edge in understanding and fulfilling the unique requirements of this tender.

## Notice

The aim of this work is to ensure that objects to be covered by Government Indemnity are looked after in a suitable, safe and secure way to comply with the Security and Transport Conditions set out in Annex D and E of the scheme Guidelines. The assessment of venues minimises the risk of claims under the Scheme by ensuring adequate and appropriate safeguards are (or will be) in place. Additional information: Documents are available via the Bravo Solutions e-tendering platform. URL given below. All bids must be submitted through this portal. Maximum contract value excludes VAT. The maximum contract value including VAT must not exceed PS2,700,000

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a291ca96-11f4-47ff-a656-b1240c1d55d6 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Accelerated negotiated procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Feb 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 12 Apr 2017 - 31 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B1 2LH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

## Release History

- 23 Feb 2017 at 09:56 - TenderCancellation - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a291ca96-11f4-47ff-a656-b1240c1d55d6
- 20 Feb 2017 at 16:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80e31c9f-6b01-4026-a9fd-688f4d7341c3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a291ca96-11f4-47ff-a656-b1240c1d55d6
  23rd February 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80e31c9f-6b01-4026-a9fd-688f4d7341c3
  20th February 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.localgovsourcing.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

## Notice URLs

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

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