Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bf2-dcf5-710b-a785-a6fce4983083/feasibility-study-for-a-grant-scheme-in-luton closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Feasibility study for a grant scheme in Luton [The Arts Council England](https://tendernation.io/buyers/the-arts-council-england) Estimated value £20,000 to £30,000 Published 18 Mar 2015 Deadline Closed 2 Apr 2015 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Luton is in bottom 20% of arts engagement and significant historic investment has not led to increased public engagement. In July 2014 Arts Council England (ACE) agreed to invest £1,500,000 between 2015-18 into Luton to support the developing cultural infrastructure to present ambitious art and increase audience engagement. The funding will be expected to link with the following working outcomes: • A sustainable, high quality cultural offer in Luton • Increased business growth over the funding period directly for arts and cultural organisations, and indirectly for local town centre businesses • Increased quality and level of public engagement in culture • The life chances of local people (in Luton) are improved • The most vulnerable (people in Luton) are supported by arts and cultural activities ACE is seeking to engage with a service provider to refine the approach and develop an operating plan for this investment (which has full agreement and support from key stakeholders including ACE). The service provider is also required to provide considered recommendations around areas such as budget allocation, governance, management, timelines, outcomes and measures of success. The contract will commence in April and run until July 2015. The estimated value of this contract is up to £30,000 inclusive of VAT and all expenses and travel costs. Bids in excess of this value will be excluded. Further information about our requirements is available in the ITT. ### Additional information: Return of Tender: - You must complete and submit your tender response/proposal electronically into the secure document exchange by the tender response deadline of 12 noon on Thursday 2 April 2015. 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