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GB-Manchester: ACE 661 STA Digital Accelerator Programme consultancy

THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND

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17 Feb 2025 at 16:20

Summary of the contracting process

The Arts Council of England is seeking consultancy services for their GB-Manchester: ACE 661 STA Digital Accelerator Programme. This procurement focuses on providing digital consultancy to cultural organisations and is classified under the industry category of Software Programming and Consultancy Services (CPV code 72200000). The programme delivery spans multiple locations, including the United Kingdom and international regions. The tendering process has been completed with the award stage finalised as of 17th February 2025, and the contract with a total value of £26,000 will run from 1st January 2025 to 31st May 2027.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses experienced in providing digital consultancy to cultural organisations. It is particularly suited for firms looking to expand their portfolio and reach on an international scale, as the project covers numerous global regions. Although not specifically targeted at SMEs or VCSEs, the successful bidder, Culture Woods Consulting Limited, is a small to medium enterprise, demonstrating that smaller businesses can indeed compete effectively in such procurement processes. Those with expertise in software programming and consultancy services, looking to enhance their footprint in the culture sector, will find this tender opportunity ripe for business growth.

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Notice Title

GB-Manchester: ACE 661 STA Digital Accelerator Programme consultancy

Notice Description

Provision of digital consultancy to culture organisations

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0504f95-d6a4-46ca-98ca-c9abc37f4a0a
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
Not specified
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
£26,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£26,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2025 - 31 May 2027 2-3 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

CULTURE WOODS CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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