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GB-Manchester: ACE 695 CCS - Consultancy Support for Cultural Foundations Fund

THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND

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17 Oct 2025 at 10:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Arts Council of England has awarded a contract titled "GB-Manchester: ACE 695 CCS - Consultancy Support for Cultural Foundations Fund" under the industry category of advisory architectural services. This procurement process focused on appointing a technical expert to provide pre-application advice to shortlisted applicants for the Cultural Foundations Fund. The process reached the award stage, with the contract being completed between 1st September 2025 and 10th October 2025. The consultancy services were intended to be delivered across various locations, including the United Kingdom and multiple overseas territories. The contract was valued at £14,500 GBP.

This tender presents a growth opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy and advisory services, particularly those experienced in the cultural and architectural sectors. While the contract was specifically not marked as suitable for SMEs or social enterprises, other similar opportunities could be well-suited for larger consultancy firms with expertise in supporting arts and cultural projects. Companies in these sectors should consider engaging with Arts Council England's procurement processes for potential future tenders to expand their portfolio and influence in the cultural industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Manchester: ACE 695 CCS - Consultancy Support for Cultural Foundations Fund

Notice Description

Appointment of technical expert to support Arts Council England in providing pre-application advice to shortlisted applicants invited to apply to Strand 2 of the Cultural Foundations Fund Additional information: Call-off from National Heritage Memorial Fund' Register of Support Services (RoSS) Framework NHMF 0325

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3db62b16-0846-4d5b-adaf-3aa12777c8ef
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71210000 - Advisory architectural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£14,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 10 Oct 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

HERA REGENERATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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