Award

GB-Manchester: ACE 715 CCS Bacs services

THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

28 Apr 2026 at 12:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "GB-Manchester: ACE 715 CCS Bacs services" is led by The Arts Council of England, based in Manchester. This tender relates to the provision of banking services under the CPV classification code 66110000 and spans various regions including the UK, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and Europe, among others. The tender is in the award stage, with the contract awarded to Bottomline Technologies Limited on 18th March 2026. The contract period runs from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028, with a total value of £19,897. Although the procurement method is not specified, it is aimed at large companies, as suitability for SMEs and VCSEs is indicated as false.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, primarily for large enterprises specialising in banking and financial services. Companies with robust infrastructure for handling Bacs services across diverse geographical regions are well-positioned to benefit from the contract's scope. Engaging with The Arts Council of England, a reputable entity within the cultural sector, could further enhance business credentials and open doors to future collaborations. The contract's comprehensive timeframe allows businesses to establish lasting client relationships and potentially enhance their portfolio within the public sector.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

GB-Manchester: ACE 715 CCS Bacs services

Notice Description

ACE 715 CCS PTX Bacs services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2f628de3-5713-4614-9ae5-e7864eae7aff
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7d08d06-351a-47d4-bb37-c7835d04103e
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

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66110000 - Banking services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£19,897 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£19,897 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 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
THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

BOTTOMLINE TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-2f628de3-5713-4614-9ae5-e7864eae7aff-2026-04-28T13:00:28+01:00",
    "date": "2026-04-28T13:00:28+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-2f628de3-5713-4614-9ae5-e7864eae7aff",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "BIP1031988102",
        "title": "GB-Manchester: ACE 715 CCS Bacs services",
        "description": "ACE 715 CCS PTX Bacs services",
        "status": "complete",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "66110000",
            "description": "Banking services"
        },
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "countryName": "British Oversea Territories"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Channel Islands"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Europe"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Isle of Man"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Rest of the World"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amount": 19897,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Not specified",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2026-03-13T00:00:00Z"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00",
            "endDate": "2028-03-31T23:59:59+01:00"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": false,
            "vcse": false
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services"
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-332510",
            "name": "The Arts Council of England",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "The Arts Council of England"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "The Hive, 47 Lever Street",
                "locality": "Manchester",
                "postalCode": "M1 1FN",
                "countryName": "UK"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Mumtaz Ali",
                "email": "mumtaz.ali@artscouncil.org.uk",
                "telephone": "01619344307"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-334102",
            "name": "Bottomline Technologies Limited",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Bottomline Technologies Limited"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "1600 Arlington Business Park Theale Reading RG7 4SA"
            },
            "details": {
                "scale": "large"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-CFS-332510",
        "name": "The Arts Council of England"
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "ocds-b5fd17-2f628de3-5713-4614-9ae5-e7864eae7aff-1",
            "status": "active",
            "date": "2026-03-18T00:00:00Z",
            "datePublished": "2026-04-28T13:00:28+01:00",
            "value": {
                "amount": 19897,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-CFS-334102",
                    "name": "Bottomline Technologies Limited"
                }
            ],
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00",
                "endDate": "2028-03-31T23:59:59+01:00"
            },
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "description": "Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7d08d06-351a-47d4-bb37-c7835d04103e",
                    "datePublished": "2026-04-28T13:00:28+01:00",
                    "format": "text/html",
                    "language": "en"
                },
                {
                    "id": "2",
                    "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                    "description": "Please follow this link to view the notice.",
                    "url": "https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=1031988102"
                }
            ]
        }
    ]
}