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GB-Manchester: ACE 697 - DYCP Digital Redesign

THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND

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15 Oct 2025 at 09:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "GB-Manchester: ACE 697 - DYCP Digital Redesign" was undertaken by The Arts Council of England, focusing on the software programming and consultancy services industry. This project involves a Discovery phase to enhance user and internal experience for the Developing Your Creative Practice fund. The contract, valued at £84,000, began on 14th October 2025 and ends on 31st December 2025. The process reached the award stage with TPX impact Ltd being selected as the supplier. The procurement was carried out under the CCS Framework RM6263 and is applicable across several locations, including the United Kingdom and Europe.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in digital transformation, especially those with expertise in creating efficient and user-friendly digital platforms. While the project is not aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, firms with experience in strategic and technical service improvements stand to benefit from such contracts. By engaging in similar public sector opportunities, businesses can expand their portfolio and establish credibility in providing innovative solutions for arts and cultural digital infrastructures.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Manchester: ACE 697 - DYCP Digital Redesign

Notice Description

Undertake a Discovery phase to improve the user and internal experience for the Developing Your Creative Practice (DYCP) fund currently managed through the grant management platform. The primary goal is to improve access to services, deliver internal efficiencies, and establish the strategic and technical requirements needed to transform these services Additional information: Call off from CCS Framework RM6263

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a53d9575-297e-48fa-bd92-1ca9c9560e0e
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

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

CPV Codes

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£84,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£84,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
13 Oct 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 1-6 months
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
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

TPX IMPACT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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