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title: "Evaluation of the Cultural Development Fund"
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# Evaluation of the Cultural Development Fund

Buyer: THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068dfe

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## Summary

The Arts Council of England has initiated a tender process for evaluating the Cultural Development Fund (CDF). The procurement involves delivering a comprehensive, theory-based evaluation to assess the economic and social impacts of the CDF at a programme level. This contract, titled "Evaluation of the Cultural Development Fund," falls under the industry category of economic research services. The procurement method is open competition, with the tender period closing on 1st June 2026. This project is located in Manchester, United Kingdom, and is currently in the tender stage. Key dates include the enquiry period ending on 27th May 2026 and the contract period running from 20th July 2026 to 31st March 2029. The total value of the contract is GBP 100,000.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses capable of delivering insightful research and evaluation services, particularly those specialising in economic research and impact analysis. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in project management, risk management, and understanding the brief will have a competitive advantage. The procurement is suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), widening the scope for participation to a diverse range of business types. Successful bidders will need to showcase their ability to provide high-quality evaluations and possibly influence the strategic direction of cultural initiatives within government sectors.

## Notice

Arts Council England is seeking a Contractor to deliver a rolling programme evaluation of the Cultural Development Fund (CDF). The core aim of the evaluation is to deliver a proportionate, theory-based rolling evaluation that consolidates and builds on existing evidence across all rounds of CDF and strengthens ongoing monitoring demonstrating the extent to which the economic and social outcomes of CDF have been achieved at a programme level. This will be important to tell the story of impact to key stakeholders including DCMS, the cultural sector and wider Government departments For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Manchester:-Economic-research-services./FRC2D29B6Z To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/FRC2D29B6Z

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039201-2026 |
| 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 | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 19 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £83,333 |
| Lots value | £83,333 |
| 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

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

### Codes

- 79311400 - Economic research services

## Release History

- 29 Apr 2026 at 12:40 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039201-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039201-2026
  29th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/FRC2D29B6Z
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Manchester:-Economic-research-services./FRC2D29B6Z
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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