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GB-Manchester: IT Advisory Services

THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

The Arts Council of England has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "GB-Manchester: IT Advisory Services," classified under CPV code 72220000 for systems and technical consultancy services. The procurement, which was managed by Navees Rahman, took place in Manchester, with activities spanning from 1st October 2024 to 31st March 2025. Additionally, the contract value was updated on 18th March 2025, adding up to 53.55 additional consultancy days at a cost of £45,517.50 (excluding VAT), bringing the total contract value to £99,917.50. This project involves providing IT advisory services to support ongoing projects, advise the Transformation Programme, and offer guidance to senior IT managers and executive directors.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialized in IT systems and consultancy services to compete and grow. Although it is not targeted at SMEs or VCSEs specifically, larger consultancy firms with expertise in IT transformation and advisory services are well-suited to participate. By engaging in this contract, businesses can gain valuable experience in delivering high-level consultancy services across varied regions, including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the rest of the world, and the United Kingdom, thereby expanding their operational footprint and enhancing their portfolio.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Manchester: IT Advisory Services

Notice Description

NOTE: This notice was updated on 18 March 2025 for the following reason: Up to 53.55 additional days of consultancy support required until 30th June 2025 costing PS45,517.50 excluding VAT ref ACE 625a STA, via change control notice. Total contract value now PS99,917.50 excluding VAT(IT Advisory Services required to support projects currently underway, advise Transformation Programme on set up and delivery of initiatives, provide advice and support to senior IT managers and Executive Directors.)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7ce3fd1a-8d03-418f-9a20-172d62061aca
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6134b196-4699-4d2c-ab15-5a7b13060f90
Current Stage
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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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 6-12 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

MAGELLAN POINT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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