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GB-Manchester: ACE 703 CCS - Cognos Health Checks and Optimisation

THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND

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30 Mar 2026 at 15:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "GB-Manchester: ACE 703 CCS - Cognos Health Checks and Optimisation," was initiated by The Arts Council of England, located at The Hive, 47 Lever Street, Manchester, UK. This tender, categorised under Computer support and consultancy services, aims to secure expert recommendations for Cognos system health checks and optimisation. The contract, valued at £30,000, commenced on 1st April 2026 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2027. This tender has reached the award stage, with Sempre Analytics Limited being the successful supplier. Although specific procurement methods were not disclosed, the procurement falls under the services category and spans delivery across the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This opportunity provides significant potential for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in computer support and consultancy services with expertise in Cognos system integration. Despite the suitability criteria indicating that the contract does not specifically target SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with pertinent expertise have a valuable chance to expand their footprint across multiple regions. As the Arts Council of England progresses with this procurement, suppliers looking to demonstrate their capacity in offering technical support and system optimisation consultancy would find this tender most advantageous.

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Notice Title

GB-Manchester: ACE 703 CCS - Cognos Health Checks and Optimisation

Notice Description

Undertake a review and provide recommendations on how to proceed with system health checks and optimisation are required from experts with deep Cognos and integration expertise.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5cbe6b6-9b57-4876-ad8d-d0025ca242db
Current Stage
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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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
2 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 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
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

SEMPRE ANALYTICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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