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GB-Manchester: ACE 494 CCS Arts Access Scheme Branding

ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND

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28 Jul 2023 at 15:50

Summary of the contracting process

The Arts Council England awarded a contract for the ACE 494 CCS Arts Access Scheme Branding project to Four Communications. The total contract value amounts to £93,470 GBP. The procurement process was completed with the tender period ending on March 29, 2023. The contract period will run from April 6, 2023, to July 31, 2024. The project location is Manchester, United Kingdom, with Arts Council England serving as the buying organisation in the services category.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the marketing services industry to partner with public sector organisations like Arts Council England. Companies experienced in developing branding and marketing strategies for diverse groups such as arts organisations, vendors, and customers would be well-suited to compete. Businesses that can demonstrate creativity, market insight, and strategic thinking are likely to succeed in this competitive procurement process focused on enhancing access to arts initiatives.

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Notice Title

GB-Manchester: ACE 494 CCS Arts Access Scheme Branding

Notice Description

Appointment of a partner to develop a name, visual identity, brand and initial marketing strategy for the access scheme, which will be compelling for three distinct groups: arts organisations, vendors and customers - each of which will have a wide variety of members. Appointed via Further Competition under CCS Framework RM6125 Lot 1

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6858aade-ffe9-4147-a2d7-5babec0e4a25
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

79342000 - Marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£93,470 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£93,470 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
5 Apr 2023 - 31 Jul 2024 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ARTS COUNCIL 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

FOUR COMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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