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title: "Arts Council England's Environmental Responsibility Programme 23+"
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# Arts Council England's Environmental Responsibility Programme 23+

Buyer: THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-032b71

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## Summary

The Arts Council England is currently seeking tenders for its "Environmental Responsibility Programme 23+", aimed at supporting the creative and cultural sector in carbon reduction and climate action. This procurement falls under the IT services category, with an estimated contract value of £1,350,000. The tender process is currently active, with the deadline for submissions set for 19 May 2022. The programme’s implementation is expected to commence from 1 September 2022 and will last until 31 March 2026, necessitating that all systems and processes are operational by the specified start date.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for SMEs and service providers in the fields of environmental consultancy, software development, and training services. Businesses that possess the capability to deliver comprehensive environmental data tools, facilitate sector development programmes, and provide technical support, guidance, and evaluation services are particularly well-positioned to compete. Companies with a focus on fostering sustainability and expertise in environmental issues will be especially attractive to the Arts Council England as they look to embed their Environmental Responsibility Investment Principle within the sector.

## Notice

Environmental Responsibility (ER) Programme: This aim of this contract is to support the creative and cultural sector in embedding Arts Council England's (ACE) Environmental Responsibility Investment Principle (ERIP), to measure and report sector progress of carbon reduction and climate action. Progress will be demonstrated through representative sampling of those who engage with the programme. The programme will include: free-to-access Environmental Data tools and corresponding support for National Portfolio Organisations (NPO), sector development and leadership programmes, resource development and selective free-to-access content, tool and resources for the wider creative and cultural sector including individuals.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

ACE is seeking a suitably qualified service provider, consortium or contractor (which may be a joint venture comprising of a number of suppliers, or a prime contractor that may sub-contract certain elements of the services) to deliver its ER programme. This programme will reflect ACE's commitment to ER and in embedding the ERIP as a positive model for sectoral development. The provider(s) will create, deliver and evaluate the programme as the main environmental partner(s) for ACE. The programme will include, and therefore the successful provider(s) should be able to supply: 1)Environmental data tool and support. This should be available (as a minimum) to all NPO. The tool is expected to allow for historical (annual) data collection and forecasting, and if possible support the collection of qualitative data. Data - in its widest sense - is a key part of the ERIP model. The service should include the provision of technical support, which may include a helpdesk, alongside guidance materials, webinars etc. on how to use the tool. The supplier should also support users to use the data effectively, for example guides on best practice or how data can inform environmental policy, strategies or action plans. The collected data should be available directly to the submitting organisation as both raw data and through insights reporting (dashboards, reports etc.), as well as appropriately anonymised versions made publicly available on a regular or annual basis. The system must be fully functional and in operation by 1 April 2023. Any required system development, testing and onboarding must be scheduled to take place before this date. 2)Sector development and/or leadership programme(s). One or more programmes that demonstrate meaningful progression within the sector and reflect the core values of the ERIP. 3)Sector wide engagement programme. Selected access to tools, resources and training for the cultural and creative sector beyond ACE's NPO. This is to support the ambitions of sector development in line with the ERIP. This could include, for example: carbon literacy training, upskilling and/or workforce development, or an accessible carbon calculator and resources on how to develop environmental actions for individuals or organisations that are not regularly funded. 4)ACE support and consultation. Provision of support to ACE including training, consultancy and maintenance of its own Action Plan and Policy. 5)Evaluation and Advocacy. The provider should have methodologies to evaluate and share progress across the above strands. This could include sector surveys, use of data gained from tools, case studies and/or other feedback loops. Sharing of evaluation could delivered through an annual report or other means, but should demonstrate progress and success in line with the expectations of the ERIP. The systems, tools and process to deliver the above must be fully agreed, functional and in operation by 1 April 2023. Any required system development, testing and onboarding must be scheduled to take place before this date. Additional information: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-IT-services:-consulting%2C-software-development%2C-Internet-and-support./ZYQ88982PA

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009430-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 19 May 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2022 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,350,000 |
| Lots value | £1,350,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| 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

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 80 - Education and training services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 72260000 - Software-related services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 80540000 - Environmental training services
- 90700000 - Environmental services

## Release History

- 7 Apr 2022 at 18:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009430-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://www.artscouncil.org.uk
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/ZYQ88982PA
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-IT-services:-consulting%2C-software-development%2C-Internet-and-support./ZYQ88982PA

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