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title: "Evaluation of Library Grant Programmes"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058229"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND"
published: "2025-11-14"
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# Evaluation of Library Grant Programmes

Buyer: THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058229

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## Summary

The Arts Council of England, a central government public authority based in Manchester, conducted a procurement process seeking services under the title "Evaluation of Library Grant Programmes." The tender aimed to evaluate the impact and effectiveness of various programmes targeting public libraries in England. The procurement process followed an open competition method, below the threshold, and included a tender and award phase. The contract was awarded to DHA Communications Limited, a Liverpool-based SME, on 11th November 2025, and the contract commenced on 12th November 2025, running until 31st March 2026, with an optional six-month extension. The initial tender was active from 6th August 2025, with a closing deadline on 10th September 2025.

This contract presents several business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs operating in economic research services, as it involves substantial analysis and evaluation work. Businesses with a strong understanding of library-specific challenges, project management capabilities, and expertise in economic and programme evaluation could greatly benefit. The evaluation will guide future library grant funding, offering suppliers an influential role in shaping significant community programmes and establishing long-term government connections. DHA Communications, as the successful supplier, exemplifies how SMEs can effectively compete and secure public tenders by showcasing expertise and understanding of the project brief.

## Notice

Arts Council England is seeking to commission a supplier to conduct an overarching evaluation of a suite of programmes aimed at public libraries in England to understand the reach and efficacy of the range or programmes. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=994551219

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074144-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 12 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £33,333 |
| Lots value | £33,333 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £33,312 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DHA COMMUNICATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79311400 - Economic research services

## Release History

- 14 Nov 2025 at 16:05 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074144-2025
- 6 Aug 2025 at 09:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046395-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074144-2025
  14th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046395-2025
  6th August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=994551219
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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