ETENDERS

Prior information notice

Information

Published

Date of dispatch of this notice: 13/03/2023

Expire date: 18/04/2023

External Reference: 2023-231700

TED Reference: 2023/S 055-158686

Prior information notice

Prior information notice

Services

Directive 2014/24/EU

This notice is for prior information only

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

Arts Council
N/A
70 Merrion Square
Dublin
Dublin D02 NY52
IE
Contact person: Ann Clarke
Telephone: +353 16180200
E-mail: ann@publicprocurement.ie
NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
Internet address(es):
Main address: http://www.artscouncil.ie
Address of the buyer profile: https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/1241

I.3)

Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at:  
http://irl.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=237168&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE
Additional information can be obtained from
the abovementioned address:  
I.4)

Type of the contracting authority

National or federal agency/office
I.5)

Main activity

Recreation, culture and religion

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

Establishment of a Creative Accociates Panel 2023
Reference number:  AC/2023/04
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

80000000  -  Education and training services
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

The Arts Council is seeking to establish a panel of Creative Associates (CAs) to support the delivery of the Scoileanna Ildánacha/Creative Schools initiative. CAs are artists or creative practitioners with a deep understanding of creativity and its potential to transform the lives of children and young
Creative Schools is a flagship initiative of the Creative Ireland Programme to enable the creative potential of every child. Creative Schools is led by the Arts Council in partnership with the Department of Education and the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media. The initiative is also informed by the Arts Council’s ten-year strategy (2016–25) Making Great Art Work: Leading the Development of the Arts in Ireland. people. For more information on the role of Creative Associate and how to apply please visit: ttp://www.artscouncil.ie/creative-schools/creative-associates
II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: no
II.2)

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

80100000  -  Primary education services
80110000  -  Pre-school education services
80200000  -  Secondary education services
92000000  -  Recreational, cultural and sporting services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  IE -  IRELAND
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The Arts Council is seeking to establish a panel of Creative Associates (CAs) to support the delivery of the Scoileanna Ildánacha/Creative Schools initiative. CAs are artists or creative practitioners with a deep understanding of creativity and its potential to transform the lives of children and young
Creative Schools is a flagship initiative of the Creative Ireland Programme to enable the creative potential of every child. Creative Schools is led by the Arts Council in partnership with the Department of Education and the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media. The initiative is also informed by the Arts Council’s ten-year strategy (2016–25) Making Great Art Work: Leading the Development of the Arts in Ireland. people. For more information on the role of Creative Associate and how to apply please visit: ttp://www.artscouncil.ie/creative-schools/creative-associates
II.3)

Estimated date of publication of contract notice:

31/07/2023

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1)

Description

IV.1.8)

Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement : no
IV.2)

Administrative information

Section VI: Complementary information