# Towns Fund - what works for culture?

> Tender notice from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [Historic England](/buyers/historic-england/contract-awards)
- Tender value: £30,000
- Published: 25 March 2021
- Planned start: 26 April 2021
- Planned end: 18 June 2021
- Stage: open_tender
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: f9e01653-84bc-4a28-a00f-f69fc1ea7213-423467
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f06c5507-08eb-4693-aeab-b28fb9cf15ad

## Description

The DCMS cultural agencies wish jointly to commission research into the reasons why culture \(in its broad sense\) was or was not included in bids made by the 100 towns eligible for public investment through the Towns Fund and what lessons can be learned from the application process\. Of the 100 bids, only a proportion included cultural projects, with sport perhaps being least well represented\. By looking into the decision-making process of a sample of bids and talking to those involved, the cultural agencies hope to gain insight into what worked, for whom and why\. Additional information: Suppliers interested in this opportunity should register at https://in-tendhost\.co\.uk/historic-england/aspx/Home in orderto express interest and download documentation\. Delivery Notes Tenders must be returned via the In-Tend system by the stated deadline\. Funding Description Funding is being shared between Historic England, Arts Council England and the National Lottery Heritage Fund\. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9e01653-84bc-4a28-a00f-f69fc1ea7213-423467)