Award

GB-Manchester: ACE 674 - Framing, Packaging and Storage of Arts Council Collection ready for relocation

ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND

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Award

13 May 2025 at 15:50

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process undertaken by Arts Council England involved a contract titled "GB-Manchester: ACE 674 - Framing, Packaging and Storage of Arts Council Collection ready for relocation". This initiative falls within the industry category of "Storage and warehousing services" and covers regions including the United Kingdom and other locations globally. The tender, which has now reached the Award stage, attracted interest culminating in a contract valued at £100,000. Key dates for this process included the tender period ending on 13th March 2025 and the contract period spanning from 1st April to 30th September 2025. Although specific procurement methods were not detailed, the process has been marked as complete.

This contract offers business growth opportunities particularly for companies involved in storage and logistics, with a focus on packaging and relocation services. While Arts Council England is the buying organisation, Southbank Centre Limited has been awarded the contract, which may imply a competitive advantage for larger enterprises in this sector. Nonetheless, businesses with expertise in handling art collections and those capable of servicing widespread locations could position themselves strongly for similar future tenders.

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Notice Title

GB-Manchester: ACE 674 - Framing, Packaging and Storage of Arts Council Collection ready for relocation

Notice Description

Framing, Packaging and Storage of the Arts Council Collection ready for relocation

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb11b539-b982-4133-b3f9-2615ad4b2c55
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

63120000 - Storage and warehousing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
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 Sep 2025 6-12 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
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

SOUTHBANK CENTRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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