Published date: 18 September 2023

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 16 October 2023, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Research services - 73110000

Location of contract

Any region

Value of contract

£25,000 to £50,000

Procurement reference

BIP807313661

Published date

18 September 2023

Closing date

16 October 2023

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

27 November 2023

Contract end date

31 July 2024

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

ACE 541 ITT: Research into Early Years Cultural Provision in the Midlands. Arts Council England is seeking a contractor to undertake research which will include scoping and reporting on the current provision, resources and routes available for engaging Early Years children in culture and creativity. Based on the analysis of the evidence, along with feedback gathered through consultation with the sector and with families in Priority Places, the contractor will produce a final report of key findings and recommendations. The strategic objective of this research project is to support progress towards Arts Council England's Creative People outcome in the Midlands. Specifically, it will inform our plans to engage more children aged 0-5 years in culture and creativity as part of their everyday lives, with a particular focus on our designated Priority Places in the Midlands.

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Additional text

The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

About the buyer

Contact name

Procurement Services

Address

The Hive, 49 Lever Street
Manchester
M1 1FN
UK

Telephone

01619344317

Email

procurement.services@artscouncil.org.uk