ACE 1128 ITQ Youth Voice Sector Insight and Evidence
Arts Council England · Central government
In brief
Arts Council England is looking for suppliers for research and training work (UK-wide).
The estimated value is £20,833 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 4 months, starting 14 December 2026.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
Bids close at 10am, Monday 30 November 2026.
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Can I win this?
Key dates
- Questions by
- 11:59pm, Sunday 22 November 2026
- Bids by
- 10am, Monday 30 November 2026
How bids are scored
Price 15% · Quality 85%
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Competition
Usually high: a median of 6 bids per contract for research contracts across the UK (from 422 awards in the last 12 months).
What the notice says
Arts Council England (ACE), the national development agency for creativity and culture, are seeking a suitably qualified supplier to undertake a research and mapping exercise to establish a baseline understanding of youth voice practice across the arts and cultural sector in England. The purpose of this commission is to build a robust evidence base on youth voice practice across the sector, identifying strengths, gaps, challenges and opportunities. Findings will inform future organisational development, sector support activity and potential investment priorities relating to youth voice. ACE is seeking a supplier to design and deliver an appropriate research methodology combining desk…Read the full description
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- Send clarification questions before 11:59pm, Sunday 22 November 2026.
- Make sure your bid arrives before 10am, Monday 30 November 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 106838-2026
About the buyer
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From notice 106838-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 10 November 2026. We last checked for changes on 10 November 2026.