Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13d21-0043-708f-bc59-b38a6e96adaf/gb-manchester-ace-733-gca-community-voice-engagement-exercise

awarded GB open procedure

# GB-Manchester: ACE 733 GCA - Community Voice Engagement Exercise

[Arts Council England](https://tendernation.io/buyers/arts-council-england)

Estimated value

£845,101

Published

1 Oct 2026

Deadline

Closed

13 Jul 2026

## Who can bid

- Buyer says suitable for VCSEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice.
- Open procedure

    Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage.

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## About this tender

### ACE 733 GCA - Community Voice Engagement Exercise

ACE has established a contract to design, deliver and manage an online community engagement exercise in England. The participants will be adults (aged 18+) and young people (aged 16-17 years old). The Contractor will be required to deliver and manage the online community engagement on behalf of ACE and present the insights in clear, useable formats suitable for publication. The engagement exercise will provide an opportunity for adults (aged 18+) and young people (aged 16 to 17), across England to express their views on the needs and interests for culture in their community. Insights gathered will be shared publicly, providing a valuable evidence base to support communities and the cultural sector to better understand, engage with communities and shape local cultural provision so that it is relevant to them.

Additional information: Further competition via Government Commercial Agency Research and Insights DPS RM6126

## CPV classification

Research services

Source

Contracts Finder (UK)

[View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/b72c43a5-a6fd-4956-8f3c-1260eccd5d84)

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