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GB-Manchester: ACE 668 - Management Consultancy Service for establishment of new entity to manage the Arts Council Collection

THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND

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13 May 2025 at 15:40

Summary of the contracting process

The Arts Council of England has completed a procurement process titled "GB-Manchester: ACE 668 - Management Consultancy Service for establishment of new entity to manage the Arts Council Collection". This tender falls under the industry category of business and management consultancy services and was open to deliver across various locations, including British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The tender's status is marked as complete with Southbank Centre Limited selected as the supplier. The contract period began on the 1st of April 2025 and ended on the 30th of May 2025, with a contract value of £83,333.33. The procurement process was categorized under the 'services' sector, though the specific method was not detailed. It was initiated through a tender process, with the award's key date being the 13th of March 2025.

This particular tender presents significant opportunities for large-scale businesses specializing in management consultancy services, as it involves establishing a new entity to manage the Arts Council Collection. Businesses familiar with cultural or arts sector projects and those that have capabilities in managing complex, cross-border consultancy tasks would be particularly well-suited to engage in similar future opportunities. The partnership with The Arts Council of England could open avenues for firms looking to establish a foothold in the public arts sector and diversify their portfolio in public service contracts.

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Notice Title

GB-Manchester: ACE 668 - Management Consultancy Service for establishment of new entity to manage the Arts Council Collection

Notice Description

Management Consultancy Services for establishment of new entity to manage the Arts Council Collection

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-011bc2c6-dc8d-4105-ac66-b08f2b7c9ed6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0bca8470-ce07-4ff1-a3ef-8218b918a159
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£83,333 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£83,333 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 30 May 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 1FN
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOUTHBANK CENTRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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