Bucks Culture is seeking an experienced evaluator to deliver an independent evaluation of our first five years, celebrating impact, capturing learning, and shaping our future direction.
As the strategic cultural development organisation for Buckinghamshire, Bucks Culture supports cultural organisations, practitioners and partners across the county. This commission offers an opportunity to work at the heart of a thriving local cultural ecosystem and to produce a report that will be shared with funders, partners, trustees and the wider sector.
About the Commission
We are looking for an evaluator to:
- Assess Bucks Culture’s impact over its first five years
- Review progress against strategic aims and priorities
- Analyse the effectiveness of our sector support work
- Capture achievements, challenges and learning
- Produce clear, evidence-based recommendations for the future
A core element of the work will be the development of 3–5 high-quality case studies showcasing Bucks Culture’s enabling role across the Buckinghamshire cultural sector.
Outputs
The evaluator will produce a final written report including an executive summary, key findings, case studies, conclusions and recommendations. Case studies will also be provided as standalone outputs for wider use.
Budget
- £3,000–£5,000 (inclusive of fees, expenses and VAT)
- An additional £1,500 is available for evaluation and case study development for our Creative Catalyst programme (delivery: May 2027)
Timeline (Indicative)
- Application deadline: 5pm, 8 June 2026
- Appointment: End of June 2026
- Report due: 5 October 2026
For full details and how to apply please see our Invitation to Tender document:
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