Consultant Brief – The Future of The Culture Challenge

Bedford Creative Arts are seeking a consultant to support a review of our The Culture Challenge (TCC) programme; a brokerage service between schools and cultural providers in Bedfordshire.

TCC has been funded by local authorities, grant funders and Local Cultural Education Partnerships for over 5 years. However, since the Covid-19 pandemic we have become increasingly aware of the demands on the public purse and a need to ensure that its business model is robust enough to secure its future.

We also need to ensure that the design of the programme remains fit for purpose and consider any changes necessary in response to clients’ needs post-pandemic.

The aim is to review the business model for TCC and propose changes that could be put in place for Sept 2022. A consultant is required to undertake consultation during the Summer and Autumn terms 2021 with schools, funders, partners and cultural providers and combine this with a careful examination of similar models in the sector. They will then report on recommendations for alterations to the service and business model by Oct 2021.

We would like a draft report to be presented by 15th October 2021 and a final report to be completed by 30th October 2021.

Quotation & Fee Consultants are asked to provide an itemised quotation for the provision of the above services. Prices quoted should include any VAT and disbursements. This should include the cost of all materials and methodologies for capturing data, as well as consultant time.

Submission Process
Candidates wishing to apply should submit a proposal detailing how they will respond to the brief and explaining:

• Their relevant experience
• How they intend to deliver the outputs required
• An itemised price quotation
• References and/or testimonials of their work

The proposal should be sent to office@bedfordcreativearts.org.uk by 28th May 2021.

For more information go to: https://bedfordcreativearts.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/TCC-Consultant-Brief.pdf

For more information visit https://bedfordcreativearts.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/TCC-Consultant-Brief.pdf