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GB-Manchester: ACE 655 ITT - Service Design and Digital Transformation support

ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND

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13 Mar 2025 at 12:00

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Summary of the contracting process

Arts Council England (ACE) has completed its procurement process for the "GB-Manchester: ACE 655 ITT - Service Design and Digital Transformation support" contract. This project falls under the industry category of Development Consultancy Services (CPV 73220000). The procurement stage is at the Award stage as of 13th March 2025, with the contract awarded on 19th December 2024. The contract will commence on 20th January 2025 and run until 31st March 2027, with an option to extend for one additional year until 31st March 2028. The procurement method used was via the G Cloud 14 framework, and the total contract value is £833,333.33. The services will be delivered across various regions including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, United Kingdom, and the Rest of the World.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for organisations specialising in digital transformation and service design. Businesses with a strong background in creating user-focused, digital-first solutions stand to benefit from engaging with ACE as they support their strategic programmes. Given the scale and the broad regional deliverables of the contract, large enterprises with comprehensive resources will be well-suited to fulfil the requirements. However, the procurement process did not specify suitability for SMEs or VCSEs, indicating a preference for larger suppliers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Manchester: ACE 655 ITT - Service Design and Digital Transformation support

Notice Description

ACE 655 ITT - Service Design and Digital Transformation support A partner to work with ACE across a range of programmes to support service design and delivery during the next phase of our transformation. This support will help ACE to test and deliver new ways of working that are simple, accessible, user focused and digital first. Procured via G Cloud 14 Initial term 20th January 2025 - 31st March 2027, one option to extend for 1 year until 31st March 2028.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1699f574-037e-45fc-8ae4-6ffbcfb38661
Current Stage
Award
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73220000 - Development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£833,333 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£833,333 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
20 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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

PUBLIC DIGITAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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