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# ACE 1128 ITQ Youth Voice Sector Insight and Evidence

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/ace-1128-itq-youth-voice-sector-insight-and-evidence-ocds-h6vhtk-07b8ee). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Notice summary:** 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. The successful supplier will be required to produce outputs that are accessible and understandable to young people aged 14 and above.

## Key Information
- **Status:** ACTIVE (open for submissions, 19 days left when this document was generated)
- **Buyer:** [The Arts Council of England](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/the-arts-council-of-england-coh-rc000742)
- **Published Value:** £20,833 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 30 November 2026 at 10:00 GMT
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Below threshold - open competition
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Design and execution of research and development, Development consultancy services, Education and training services, Evaluation consultancy services, Research and development consultancy services (+3 more)
- **Delivery Location:** UK
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 1 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/ace-1128-itq-youth-voice-sector-insight-and-evidence-ocds-h6vhtk-07b8ee#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-07b8ee`

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[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/ace-1128-itq-youth-voice-sector-insight-and-evidence-ocds-h6vhtk-07b8ee#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [artscouncil.org.uk](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.artscouncil.org.uk%2F)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/ace-1128-itq-youth-voice-sector-insight-and-evidence-ocds-h6vhtk-07b8ee#participate

## 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 Abir.Tobji@artscouncil.org.uk
All correspondence in relation to this quotation (including clarifications and submissions) should be address to: Abir Tobji, Senior Manager, Youth Engagement. Email: Abir.Tobji@artscouncil.org.uk

## Lots (1)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 73000000, 73200000, 73210000, 73220000, 73300000, 79419000
- **Delivery regions:** UK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £20,833

- **Contract Period:** 14/12/2026 to 31/03/2027

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F106838-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-11-10T16:14:01.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-11-10T17:01:29.973Z
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