RM1043.8-1- University of Northumbria at Newcastle - Creative Communities Toolkit-closed

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About adding context and requirements test Which phase the project is in Not applicable Existing team The AHRC Creative Communities team will supply written content and visuals from our brand kit for the modules, and will work with the supplier as outlined in the timeline to translate the content into modules. The supplier is responsible for ensuring the 4 modules are compatible with the AHRC Creative Communities website, and will fix any issues arising with the modules during and following the completion of the project with support through to the toolkit launch in May 2025 and maintenance until May 2027. Address where the work will be done The AHRC Creative Communities programme at Northumbria University is committed to sustainable working practice. As examples, this may include working remotely and reducing travel, using sustainable materials or practices, or resourcing work packages responsibly. Working arrangements It is anticipated that all work will be done remotely. Any Travel and subsistence will require prior approval. Provide more information about your security requirements: No security clearance needed Latest start date 2024-11-01 Enter the expected contract length: 2 years Extension period: 1 year Are you prepared to show your budget details?: Yes Indicative maximum: 40000 Provide further information: The Budget for this opportunity is £40,000 inclusive of VAT and its desired that it is linked to milestones. Confirm if you require a contracted out service or supply of resource Contracted out service: the off-payroll rules do not apply Summary of work An Arts & Humanities Research Council Creative Communities toolkit has been identified by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport as one of their strategic deliverables as part of the Creative Industries Sector Vision (2023), to strengthen evidence on the creative industries’ impact in local communities. Launching in May 2025, the interactive toolkit will put transformative research and place-making tools into the hands of communities and cross-sector audiences up and down the UK. The tender activity is anticipated to begin in October 2024 and last for up to 7 months, but shorter suggested timelines will be considered if delivery plans can be appropriately evidenced. Toolkit Aims: Collaborative partners need help to navigate co-working, find each other, form new relationships, and find ways to come together to tackle shared challenges through creative interventions. Developing a Creative Communities toolkit – an Open Access resource for collaborative partners with diverse users’ needs in mind – will address the gap that currently exists in providing best practice and empowering communities. The AHRC Creative Communities toolkit will sit alongside the other year 3 Creative Communities sharing activities – all-nations and all-regions policy sprints, public-facing events, phase three policy recommendations and Community Innovation Practitioner podcasts and case studies. Tender Requirements: We are requesting a detailed quote for the design, development and delivery of 2 PDF best practice guides and 2 interactive toolkit modules. The interactive modules must be capable of capturing data on user behaviour as they respond to module information and must measure understanding at the beginning and end as a form of e-assessment. All 4 toolkit modules must: • Bring to life and animate a package of written research content supplied by the AHRC Creative Communities team from our programme workstreams, on the following areas: 1.Creative Communities: Graphic-designed PDF illustrating best practice in creating cross sector collaborations 2. Community Innovation: Interactive module on culture, co-creation and methods of working 3. Solution Suggestions: Graphic-designed PDF co-designing policy in devolved contexts 4. Inclusive Innovation: Interactive module on culture and R&D at a local level • Be designed as Open Access resources, produced with diverse users’ needs and accessibility in mind • Be translatable across English and Welsh, with downloadable and printable formats for PDFs – while the AHRC Creative Communities website will translate English text into Welsh, we will need to send PDFs for translation, and this will need to be factored into timings during the planning stage • Empower communities to find each other, form new relationships, find ways to come together to tackle shared challenges, collaborate to produce creative interventions, communicate with cross-sector audiences including policymakers, co-evaluate, and carry out new cultural work • Modules will be embedded in, and all resulting data must be captured via, the AHRC Creative Communities website. To ensure compliance with Northumbria University’s data policies we ask that data capture and any software, apps, or other digital solutions used comply with GDPR and our Research Data Management policies. A privacy policy and data use case for the modules, for participant transparency, will be prepared with Northumbria University’s DPO. • The AHRC Creative Communities website is Wordpress – all content created must be compatible with this web content management system. It must be possible to access user pathways and engagement data from the modules. • Modules must comply with AHRC Creative Communities, AHRC and Northumbria University brand guidelines and use existing AHRC Creative Communities brand assets. The 2 interactive modules must: • Include a quiz element at the end of modules to capture data on learnings and evidence the impact of these modules • Module options can include animated films, videos, slide cards, interactive learning journeys, or modules with gamification elements. We welcome further creative ideas from suppliers. We are not looking for podcasts or audio-only delivery mechanisms. The AHRC Creative Communities research team can be available to participate in recording video if required. Where the supplied staff will work No specific location (for example they can work remotely) Who the organisation using the products or services is University of Northumbria & AHRC Why the work is being done The AHRC Creative Communities programme is a £3 million 5 year investment based at Northumbria University, Newcastle. It explores how co-created culture can enhance belonging, address regional inequality, deliver devolution, and break down barriers to opportunity with communities in devolved settings across all 4 nations of the UK. An AHRC Creative Communities toolkit has been identified by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport as one of their strategic deliverables as part of the Creative Industries Sector Vision (2023), to strengthen evidence on the creative industries’ impact in local communities. Launching in May 2025, the interactive toolkit will put transformative research and place-making tools into the hands of communities and cross-sector audiences up and down the UK. The tender activity is anticipated to begin in October 2024 and last for up to 7 months, but shorter suggested timelines will be considered if delivery plans can be appropriately evidenced. The business problem you need to solve Collaborative partners need help to navigate co-working, find each other, form new relationships, and find ways to come together to tackle shared challenges through creative interventions. Developing a Creative Communities toolkit – an Open Access resource for collaborative partners with diverse users’ needs in mind – will address the gap that currently exists in providing best practice and empowering communities. The AHRC Creative Communities toolkit will sit alongside the other year 3 Creative Communities sharing activities – all-nations and all-regions policy sprints, public-facing events, phase three policy recommendations and Community Innovation Practitioner podcasts and case studies. First user type: Creative Communities Enter more details about this user type: An AHRC Creative Communities toolkit has been identified by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport as one of their strategic deliverables as part of the Creative Industries Sector Vision (2023), to strengthen evidence on the creative industries’ impact in local communities. Launching in May 2025, the interactive toolkit will put transformative research and place-making tools into the hands of communities and cross-sector audiences up and down the UK.