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ACE 1122 ITQ - 'Artsmark 25 Young People Commissioners' Project Partner

Arts Council England · Central government

In brief

Arts Council England is looking for suppliers for research and training work (North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South West).

The estimated value is £15,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 1 year, up to 14 months with extensions, starting 30 November 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at 10am, Monday 16 November 2026.

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Key dates

Questions by
10am, Friday 6 November 2026
Bids by
10am, Monday 16 November 2026

Competition

Typical: a median of 5 bids per contract for research contracts in this region (from 37 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

Artsmark is a national award and development programme that helps schools put arts and culture at the heart of education by recognising achievement, supporting improvement and fostering connections. The Artsmark Award is accredited by Arts Council England and is the only award for arts and culture provision in England. Artsmark is open to primary, secondary and special schools, as well as hospital schools, pupil referral units, youth offending teams, virtual schools and sixth form colleges in England. Artsmark will be celebrating its 25th year in 2026/27. Arts Council England ("ACE") are seeking a suitably qualified Supplier to manage a young person-led commissioning project as part of Artsmark 25. This will involve identifying and working with a group of young commissioners to commission an artist to create art works and resources for Artsmark schools, leading to the design of a new Artsmark Award certificate as part of our celebratory year. This project will focus on our key aim of 'Celebrating Artsmark schools and pupils' and will put young people's voice at its heart. Further details on the requirements is provided within the ITQ, which can be requested via email from Kathryn.Welford@artscouncil.org.uk

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  4. Send clarification questions before 10am, Friday 6 November 2026.
  5. Make sure your bid arrives before 10am, Monday 16 November 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 100599-2026

About the buyer

Arts Council EnglandLast 12 months

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From notice 100599-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 23 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 23 October 2026.