---
title: "ACE493 ITT Freelance Study of Cultural Workforce"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03a31a"
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published: "2023-02-06"
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# ACE493 ITT Freelance Study of Cultural Workforce

Buyer: ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03a31a

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## Summary

The Arts Council England is inviting tenders for the procurement of 'ACE493 ITT Freelance Study of Cultural Workforce' in the services category. The procurement is located in Manchester and aims to study the freelance cultural workforce in England. The tender deadline for submission is 17th March 2023, with the award period starting on 20th March 2023.

This tender opportunity offers businesses the chance to engage in research and development services within the cultural sector. Companies specialised in research, consultancy services, and workforce analysis would be well-suited to compete. Arts Council England, serving as the buying organisation, is a national development agency for creativity and culture, providing an opportunity for businesses to contribute to the cultural landscape through this procurement process.

## Notice

Arts Council England is seeking a research supplier to help deliver a first iteration of a study of the freelance cultural workforce in England, to include mapping its composition and exploring key themes related to the practicalities of self-employed and freelance work

### Lot Information

Lot 1

These themes could include, but would not be limited to: *Income and expenditure *Training, talent development and career progression *Employment and financial security *Patterns of working and conditions *Inclusion, representation and inequity/inequality *Relationship between freelance workers and cultural organisations Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/BTZG94AS3A

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003557-2023 |
| 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 | 6 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND |
| Locality | UK-MANCHESTER: RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES A |
| 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 | TLD33 Manchester |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 6 Feb 2023 at 12:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003557-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.delta-esourcing.com
- https://thehivemanchester.com/
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/BTZG94AS3A
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/N6WX64EU4T
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-UK-Manchester:-Research-and-development-services-a:-Research-and-development-services-and-related-consultancy-services./N6WX64EU4T

## Provenance

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