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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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Key dates

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11:59pm, Sunday 22 November 2026
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10am, Monday 30 November 2026

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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
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 research, evidence review and quantitative data collection. This will include a sector-wide survey of arts and cultural organisations, with sector professionals and practitioners responding on behalf of their organisations. Additional qualitative research methods are welcomed where considered feasible within the available budget and timescale. The successful supplier will be required to produce outputs that are accessible and understandable to young people aged 14 and above. Further details on the requirements are provided within the ITQ, which can be requested via email from [email removed] All correspondence in relation to this quotation (including clarifications and submissions) should be address to: Abir Tobji, Senior Manager, Youth Engagement. Email: [email removed]

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  4. Send clarification questions before 11:59pm, Sunday 22 November 2026.
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Timeline

  1. 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.