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GB-Manchester: ACE 679 STA - Learning & Development solution

THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND

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18 Feb 2025 at 16:15

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "GB-Manchester: ACE 679 STA - Learning & Development solution" has been completed by The Arts Council of England. This tender, classified under the "Training software package" industry category, involves the development and delivery of an online learning and development solution. Relevant locations include the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The tender period ended on 29th January 2025, and the contract will run from 5th March 2025 to 5th March 2027. The total contract value is £100,000, and the contracting authority is located at The Hive, 47 Lever Street, Manchester.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in online learning and development solutions, particularly those adept at deploying training software packages. Companies situated globally are well-suited to fulfil the requirements of this tender, although it should be noted that suitability did not specifically target SMEs or VCSEs. Kallidus, the awarded supplier, exemplifies a successful participant as an SME, indicating that businesses of a similar scale can also leverage such opportunities to expand their portfolios and demonstrate their capabilities in delivering robust training solutions.

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Notice Title

GB-Manchester: ACE 679 STA - Learning & Development solution

Notice Description

Online learning & development solution

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a3b9679-5f2e-4126-b0e8-4a0880089a15
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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48931000 - Training software package

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
18 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
5 Mar 2025 - 5 Mar 2027 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
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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

KALLIDUS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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