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

Opportunity overview

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

Lot 1 — Contract lot

Estimated lot value including VAT: £18k

Suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises.

Suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises.

Contract starts: 30 November 2026

Initial contract ends: 30 November 2027

Maximum term ends: 30 January 2028

Extension: extension period of up to two months, if required

Contracting authority

ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND 2ND FLOOR, THE HIVE, 47 LEVER STREET, M1 1FN, UKD33, United Kingdom Email: Kathryn.Welford@artscouncil.org.uk Website: https://www.artscouncil.org.uk/

Procurement timetable and procedure

Procedure: Below threshold - open competition

Clarification deadline: 6 November 2026 at 10:00 am

Submission deadline: 16 November 2026 at 10:00 am

Electronic submissions: allowed

CPV Classification

73000000 — Research and development services and related consultancy services; 79419000 — Evaluation consultancy services; 80000000 — Education and training services; 92000000 — Recreational, cultural and sporting services; 98100000 — Membership organisation services

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