--- title: "Evaluation of the Transform Programme" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0606bd" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0606bd" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0606bd.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0606bd.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND" published: "2026-01-15" --- # Evaluation of the Transform Programme Buyer: ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0606bd [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0606bd) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0606bd.json) ## Summary Arts Council England, a public authority under central government, is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process seeking a contractor to evaluate the Transform Programme. This procurement is an open competition with a focus on economic research services, categorized under CPV code 79311400. The contract opportunity is valued at £60,000 gross, with the procurement method being below threshold - open competition. This initiative aims to gather insights into the implementation and effectiveness of the Transform funding programme. Businesses interested need to submit their proposals before the tender closes on 12th February 2026. The contract period is planned to commence on 16th March 2026 and conclude by 14th September 2026, with a possible extension until March 2027. The procurement activities are centred in Manchester, United Kingdom. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in economic research services to contribute to Arts Council England's strategic initiatives. Ideal candidates would include SMEs and VCSEs with expertise in project evaluation and management, capable of delivering quality research outcomes. The evaluation seeks to empower participating organisations by enhancing their financial and operational resilience, offering a prospect for businesses that prioritise strategic consulting and analysis within cultural sectors. The tender requires keen insight into risk and project management, alongside strong capabilities in understanding the intricacies of the arts funding landscape, making it an attractive proposition for firms with proven expertise in these areas. ## Notice Arts Council England is seeking to commission a supplier to conduct an evaluation of the Transform funding programme. Transform was launched in response to current National Portfolio Organisations (NPOs) who received a conditional offer of a reduction in the 2023-2026 Investment Programme. Arts Council aimed to support these organisations to adapt to these changes in a measured and sustainable to enable them to continue to bring creativity and culture to visitors and audiences. Transform focused on facilitating organisations to implement significant changes to their business model over three years, enabling them to improve their financial resilience and operate sustainability at reduced levels of Arts Council investment. Arts Council England is now seeking a Contractor to deliver an independent programme level evaluation of Transform. The main aim of the evaluation is to capture learning from Transform to help us understand how we delivered the programme and demonstrate the effectiveness of the programme in meeting its original aims and the needs of the funded organisations. The evaluation is an opportunity to gather internal learnings about the design and delivery of the programme; the level of support provided to organisations and to inform Arts Council's approach to supporting organisational and business development in the future. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Manchester:-Economic-research-services./HG4YSK4GJ9 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/HG4YSK4GJ9 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003521-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Jan 2026 | | Submission deadline | 12 Feb 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 16 Mar 2026 - 14 Sep 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000 | | Lots value | £50,000 | | 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 | ARTS COUNCIL 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 - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79311400 - Economic research services ## Release History - 15 Jan 2026 at 14:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003521-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003521-2026 15th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/ - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/HG4YSK4GJ9 - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Manchester:-Economic-research-services./HG4YSK4GJ9 - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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