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GB-Manchester: ACE 588 STA - Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Assurance Work

THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND

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23 Dec 2024 at 16:35

Summary of the contracting process

The Arts Council of England, based in Manchester, has completed the procurement process for an assurance project titled "GB-Manchester: ACE 588 STA - Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Assurance Work". This project falls under the business and management consultancy services industry category and aims to provide assurance work regarding the implementation of recommendations from the Inclusion review. The contract, worth £32,000, covers services across a wide geographic location, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The tender process started on 26th February 2024, with the contract commencing on 4th March 2024 and lasting until 31st March 2025.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for firms specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with experience in equality, diversity, and inclusion assessments. The awarded contract was secured by Nous Group, indicating a favourable environment for SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) in this sector. Businesses equipped to deliver on such consultancy projects, especially those focused on delivering social value and working with public sector organisations, stand to benefit greatly from engaging in similar tenders.

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Notice Title

GB-Manchester: ACE 588 STA - Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Assurance Work

Notice Description

Provision of assurance work in regards implementation of recommendations of the Inclusion review

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac409755-b302-43a2-b2b8-755a8bcb2b13
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
VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£32,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£32,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 20241 years ago
Contract Period
4 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 1-2 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

NOUS GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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