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GB-Manchester: ACE 579 STA - Disability Arts Online Access to Work Guide updates

ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND

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17 Dec 2024 at 13:45

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Summary of the contracting process

Arts Council England has completed the procurement process for updating the Access to Work (AtW) Guide through a contract titled "GB-Manchester: ACE 579 STA - Disability Arts Online Access to Work Guide updates". This process falls under the industry category of Development Consultancy Services. The awarded contract, valued at GBP 17,875, was announced on 21st December 2023 and is set to start on 2nd January 2024, ending on 1st January 2026. The services encompassed in this procurement are intended to benefit users across various locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those focused on developing and updating digital resources and guides. Companies that can provide accurate, up-to-date information and demonstrate an understanding of the Access to Work rules and guidelines will be well-positioned to compete. Although the awarded supplier, Disability Arts Online Limited, is an SME, the suitability criteria indicated a preference for bids from larger organisations and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE). This indicates a strategic opportunity for VCSEs looking to expand their influence and service offerings in the consultancy services market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Manchester: ACE 579 STA - Disability Arts Online Access to Work Guide updates

Notice Description

Access to Work (AtW) made significant changes to the application/claim process and the Guide needs to reflect this, ensuring it is in line with current AtW rules and guidelines. The Supplier will be updating the Access to Work guidance that they previously created in 2018. This will ensure users have access to a guide that is accurate and up to date, enabling them to apply and make claims to Access to Work effectively.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-60e193d6-17ca-436a-9b52-e9bf06984c2d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4dc851b4-ded8-496a-bda9-f4df0a35a80b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73220000 - Development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£17,875 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£17,875 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Dec 20232 years ago
Contract Period
2 Jan 2024 - 1 Jan 2026 2-3 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
Procurement Services
Contact Email
procurement.services@artscouncil.org.uk
Contact Phone
01619344317

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

DISABILITY ARTS ONLINE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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