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Evaluation of Library Grant Programmes
Buyer: Arts Council England →
BuyerArts Council England
StatusAwarded
DeadlineNot published
ValueValue not published
Published14 Nov 2025
What is being bought
Arts Council England is seeking to commission a supplier to conduct an overarching evaluation of a suite of programmes aimed at public libraries in England to understand the reach and efficacy of the range or programmes. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=994551219
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1
Statusactive
SupplierDHA Communications Limited
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1
Statusactive
Value£33,313
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|---|---|
| Latest release ID | 074144-2025 |
| Latest release timestamp | Fri Nov 14 2025 16:05:56 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
| Source | find-a-tender |
| Official notice URL | Not published |
| Tender status | complete |
| Procurement method | open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Main procurement category | Not published |
| Above threshold | Not published |
| Legal basis | 2023/54 |
| Tender period: start | Not published |
| Tender period: end | Not published |
| Expression of interest deadline | Not published |
| Enquiry deadline | Not published |
| Award period: start | Not published |
| Award period: end | Not published |
| Submission method details | Not published |
| Submission languages | Not published |
| Electronic catalogue policy | Not published |
| Total tender value | Not published |
| Tender lots in source | 1 |
| Tender items in source | 0 |
| Tender documents in source | 0 |
| Awards in latest release | 1 |
| Contracts in latest release | 1 |
| Parties in latest release | 2 |
Notice history
| Date | Event | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| 14 Nov 2025 | award, contract | 074144-2025 |
| 6 Aug 2025 | tender | 046395-2025 |
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