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title: "ACE 496a ITT Artsmark Specialist Training Provider"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03b248"
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buyer: "THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND"
published: "2023-03-13"
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# ACE 496a ITT Artsmark Specialist Training Provider

Buyer: THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03b248

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## Summary

The Arts Council of England has issued a tender under Section 7 Social and Other Specific Services of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 for ACE 496a ITT Artsmark Specialist Training Provider. The procurement is for specialist training services aimed at facilitating schools in England to achieve an Artsmark Award. The contract value is £750,000 GBP, with a contract period from June 25, 2023, to July 31, 2027. The tender deadline for submission is April 14, 2023, through electronic or written methods.

This procurement opportunity presents a chance for national training providers with expertise in delivering arts-related training and support services to engage with schools across England. Businesses offering project management, team expertise, social value services, and cost-effective solutions are well-suited to compete in this tender. The Arts Council of England, as the buying organisation, seeks innovative partners to support schools in their Artsmark journey and enhance cultural education nationwide.

## Notice

A national training provider is required to deliver training and support sessions that will facilitate schools across England to achieve an Artsmark Award. Services will include: Advocacy for Artsmark Award and active recruitment of schools to register; Delivery of Development training sessions for schools; Delivery of training and support sessions for writing key Artsmark documents; Provide advice and support for schools through the Artsmark journey; Sign-posting school to cultural partners, LCEP, other schools to encourage partnership and peer support; Resource development; Reporting and monitoring

### Lot Information

Lot 1

A national training provider is required to deliver training and support sessions that will facilitate schools across England to achieve an Artsmark Award. Services will include: Advocacy for Artsmark Award and active recruitment of schools to register; Delivery of Development training sessions for schools; Delivery of training and support sessions for writing key Artsmark documents; Provide advice and support for schools through the Artsmark journey; Sign-posting school to cultural partners, LCEP, other schools to encourage partnership and peer support; Resource development; Reporting and monitoring. Additional information: This is a procurement under Section 7 Social and Other Specific Services ("Light Touch Regime") of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007236-2023 |
| 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 | 13 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Apr 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 24 Jun 2023 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £750,000 |
| Lots value | £750,000 |
| 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 | MANCHESTER |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80510000 - Specialist training services

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2023 at 14:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007236-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://www.artscouncil.org.uk/supplying-arts-council
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=767302884
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/R97B2765NV

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