--- title: "Towns Fund - what works for culture?" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f06c5507-08eb-4693-aeab-b28fb9cf15ad" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f06c5507-08eb-4693-aeab-b28fb9cf15ad" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f06c5507-08eb-4693-aeab-b28fb9cf15ad.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f06c5507-08eb-4693-aeab-b28fb9cf15ad.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HISTORIC ENGLAND" published: "2021-03-25" --- # Towns Fund - what works for culture? Buyer: HISTORIC ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f06c5507-08eb-4693-aeab-b28fb9cf15ad [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f06c5507-08eb-4693-aeab-b28fb9cf15ad) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f06c5507-08eb-4693-aeab-b28fb9cf15ad.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "Towns Fund - what works for culture?" is initiated by Historic England, focusing on the recreational, cultural, and sporting services sector. This active tender seeks to commission research regarding the inclusion of cultural projects in bids from 100 towns eligible for investment through the Towns Fund. The tender was published on 24 March 2021, with responses due by 12 April 2021. The contractual period is set to commence on 26 April 2021 and conclude on 18 June 2021, with a budget range of £25,000 to £30,000. This open procedure invites submissions from interested parties to ensure broad participation. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in cultural research, particularly those that specialise in evaluating decision-making processes and project efficacy in cultural contexts. Businesses that can leverage insights from the application process are likely to have a competitive edge. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the funding parameters and the intent to gather diverse perspectives on the evaluation of cultural projects within public investment schemes. ## Notice The DCMS cultural agencies wish jointly to commission research into the reasons why culture (in its broad sense) was or was not included in bids made by the 100 towns eligible for public investment through the Towns Fund and what lessons can be learned from the application process. Of the 100 bids, only a proportion included cultural projects, with sport perhaps being least well represented. By looking into the decision-making process of a sample of bids and talking to those involved, the cultural agencies hope to gain insight into what worked, for whom and why. Additional information: Suppliers interested in this opportunity should register at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/historic-england/aspx/Home in orderto express interest and download documentation. Delivery Notes Tenders must be returned via the In-Tend system by the stated deadline. Funding Description Funding is being shared between Historic England, Arts Council England and the National Lottery Heritage Fund. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9e01653-84bc-4a28-a00f-f69fc1ea7213 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Mar 2021 | | Submission deadline | 12 Apr 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 26 Apr 2021 - 18 Jun 2021 | | 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 | HISTORIC ENGLAND | | Locality | SWINDON | | Post town | Swindon | | Postcode | SN2 2EH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon | | Local authority | Swindon | | Electoral ward | Mannington and Western | | Westminster constituency | Swindon South | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ## Release History - 25 Mar 2021 at 11:28 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9e01653-84bc-4a28-a00f-f69fc1ea7213 - 24 Mar 2021 at 14:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9e01653-84bc-4a28-a00f-f69fc1ea7213 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9e01653-84bc-4a28-a00f-f69fc1ea7213 25th March 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/historic-england/aspx/Home Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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