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title: "Evaluation of Museum Development Small Grant Programmes"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067c43"
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buyer: "THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND"
published: "2026-04-02"
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# Evaluation of Museum Development Small Grant Programmes

Buyer: THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067c43

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## Summary

The Arts Council of England, a central government public authority, has completed an award for the evaluation of Museum Development Small Grant Programmes. The procurement process was initiated through a limited competition method, below the threshold, to conduct an independent evaluation of grant programmes from 2024 to 2026, focusing on the economic impact assessment within the services industry. The procurement stage is currently at the Award phase. The awarded contract commenced on 2nd March 2026 and will run until 30th June 2026, with an optional six-month extension if required. The contract value is £22,425, with a gross amount of £26,910. The performance of this contract will be in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for companies specialising in economic impact assessment services. PS Research Limited, a small or medium-sized enterprise, has successfully been awarded the contract, demonstrating opportunities for SMEs with expertise in conducting evaluations in the cultural sector. Businesses that can offer insights into grant programme impacts and possess the analytical capabilities for rigorous assessments would be ideally suited for similar engagements. Companies looking to expand their footprint in public sector evaluations, particularly within cultural property, can leverage opportunities like this to build their portfolios and network with influential bodies such as the Arts Council of England.

## Notice

Conduct an independent overarching evaluation of a suite of Arts Council funded grant programmes delivered through Museum Development and aimed at Museums in England from 2024 -2026

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031105-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Mar 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £22,425 |

## 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 | PS RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79311410 - Economic impact assessment

## Release History

- 2 Apr 2026 at 15:14 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031105-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031105-2026
  2nd April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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