Scope
Description
ACE 1003 ITT - Touring Research 2025/26 ACE is seeking to gain a deeper understanding of the current landscape of the theatre, dance, music and combined arts touring sectors and ecologies, and how these have evolved since the Covid-19 pandemic. The specific focus of this study is the Touring of theatre, dance, music, and combined arts activities to indoor venues with a capacity of 150 or below, rural, outdoor work, site specific work and touring to community spaces, as well as by geography and artform, including genre.
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Total value (estimated)
- £50,000 excluding VAT
- £60,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 15 September 2025 to 1 May 2026
- 7 months, 17 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 73110000 - Research services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
5 June 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
18 June 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 80% |
| Price | Price | 20% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
Arts Council England
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBGY-4385-GQGP
The Hive, 2nd Floor 47 Lever Street
Manchester
M1 1FN
United Kingdom
Telephone: 01619344317
Region: UKD33 - Manchester
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government