Award

GB-Manchester: ACE 666 STA Artsmark Impact Evaluation

THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND

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17 Feb 2025 at 16:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Arts Council of England, based in Manchester, has recently concluded an award for the procurement titled "GB-Manchester: ACE 666 STA Artsmark Impact Evaluation", focused on IT services encompassing consulting, software development, and support. The procurement process was completed on 17 February 2025, with the contract period spanning from 20 November 2024 to 31 March 2025. The tender, classified under the CPV code 72000000, has a value of £14,000, and covers delivery to multiple regions including the United Kingdom and international locations. The procurement stage is at the Award phase, indicating that the contract has been granted to a supplier.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in IT services, particularly those capable of executing comprehensive CRM development projects and integrating digital services. Although the procurement was not specified for SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with robust IT consultancy and software development capabilities, like Perplex Limited, the awarded supplier, can find growth opportunities through such government contracts. Engaging in such projects allows businesses to build credentials and experience working within the public sector, potentially opening doors to future opportunities of similar nature.

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Notice Title

GB-Manchester: ACE 666 STA Artsmark Impact Evaluation

Notice Description

CRM development work to insource ArtSMART system alongside other ACE digital services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1cdbe05a-b39f-4c84-9ea0-81cae8288446
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e34d17b-785b-464b-a601-1fb052012e5c
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£14,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
20 Nov 2024 - 31 Mar 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
Amanda Rigler
Contact Email
procurement.services@artscouncil.org.uk
Contact Phone
+441619344317

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

PERPLEX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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