Scope
Reference
ACE 1036 ITT
Description
Arts Council England is seeking to commission a supplier to conduct an overarching evaluation of a suite of programmes aimed at public libraries in England to understand the reach and efficacy of the range or programmes.
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Total value (estimated)
- £33,333.33 excluding VAT
- £40,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 8 October 2025 to 31 March 2026
- 5 months, 24 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79311400 - Economic 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
3 September 2025, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
10 September 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
No
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Project management | Quality | 30% |
| Cost | Cost | 20% |
| Understanding the brief | Quality | 20% |
| Expertise and capacity of the team | Quality | 20% |
| Risk Management | Quality | 10% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
The Arts Council of England
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBGY-4385-GQGP
The Hive, 47 Lever Street
Manchester
M1 1FN
United Kingdom
Region: UKD33 - Manchester
Organisation type: Public authority - central government