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Arts Access Scheme - "All-In" Digital Membership System

THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND

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11 Dec 2024 at 17:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Arts Council of England has completed the tender process for the "Arts Access Scheme - 'All-In' Digital Membership System." This procurement falls under the industry category of "Software programming and consultancy services" (CPV 72200000) and aims to create a Digital Membership System (DMS) that enhances access, usability, and inclusion for D/deaf, disabled, and neurodivergent individuals across the UK. This contract, valued at £1,060,000, will be carried out by Calvium Ltd, commencing on 23 August 2024 and ending on 20 August 2029. The procurement was conducted using a restricted procedure, a type of selective procurement method.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in digital solutions and accessibility services, especially those focusing on software development and consultancy. SMEs and VCSEs can significantly benefit from such projects, providing innovative technological solutions to improve inclusivity within the creative and cultural sectors. Businesses equipped to develop sophisticated membership systems or improve user experience for diverse communities are well-suited to compete in similar tenders, driving substantial growth and establishing a strong presence in the public sector market.

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Notice Title

Arts Access Scheme - "All-In" Digital Membership System

Notice Description

Arts Council England intends to commission a Digital Membership System (DMS), as part of a programme of work to develop a UK-wide access scheme, All In, which will improve access, usability, and inclusion for D/deaf, disabled and neurodivergent people to creative and cultural activity across the UK. The DMS will allow customers to sign up to All In and create a profile giving details of their access requirements. Organisations will also subscribe via the DMS and create profiles for their access provisions and performances. The database of organisations and their provisions will be used to create access directories to aid customers to find events and activities that meet their requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4859a21c-215d-47cf-9376-6f32dcda16d4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b57af917-b3a6-445b-970e-7ae1c0de8eab
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,060,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,060,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
22 Aug 2024 - 20 Aug 2029 4-5 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

CALVIUM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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