About the opportunity
We are looking for a supplier to provide a gender analysis of the arts and culture sectors in the following countries:
- Mexico
- China
- The Philippines
- Poland
- Bangladesh
- Pakistan
- Nepal
- Kenya
- Zimbabwe
- Turkey
This gender analysis is intended to support our teams in ensuring that gender dynamics and barriers are considered proactively in programme planning, implementation and evaluation. You will be expected to develop a comprehensive gender analysis across the arts and culture landscape of the priority geographies and conduct deep dives into one or two specific art forms in each country. Theese art forms could be visual arts, literature, theatre and dance, music, film, cultural heritage, architecture, design, or fashion and will be decided at inception stage. Through the gender analysis we would like to gather insights in response to the research questions including the following:
- What gendered barriers do artists and creative professionals face? Are measures/policies in place to address these barriers, and to what extent are they working?
- What is the current status of gender representation in key artforms, and what is the leadership pipeline for women and gender diverse people?
- What are the major barriers to women and gender diverse people accessing cultural life and opportunities in-country and across the identified art forms?
- To what extent can women and gender diverse people participate in and benefit from arts and culture in tackling issues that are relevant to them e.g. climate, gender equality, LGBTQIA+ rights?
Key deliverables
The term for this assignment is February 2025 to September 2025.
- Analytical framework for the gender analysis suitable for the arts and culture sector.
- Final gender analysis report consisting of a literature review; stakeholder analysis; coverage of each individual geography; findings; trends and recommendations.
- Two reports: a long and short version.
- A PowerPoint slide deck.
- Advice on engagement activities.
Budget
The maximum budget is £92,000 inclusive of VAT and all costs
Application dates
| Activity | Date |
| RfP issued to bidding suppliers | Thursday 19 December 2024 |
| Deadline for clarification questions | 17.00 GMT, Friday 10 January 2025 |
| British Council to respond to clarification questions | Tusday 14 January 2025 |
| Deadline for submission of proposals by potential suppliers | 23.59 GMT on Monday 27 January 2025 |
| Assessment panel | Thursday 30 January 2025 |
| Final decision | Friday 31 January 2025 |
How to apply
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