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GB-Manchester: ACE 1065 CCS - Interim Cyber Security Lead

THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND

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07 May 2026 at 14:50

Summary of the contracting process

The Arts Council of England, located in Manchester, has completed a procurement process titled "GB-Manchester: ACE 1065 CCS - Interim Cyber Security Lead" in the services industry category. This procurement involved the supply of an Interim Cyber Security Manager for a duration of three months. The procurement stage was at the award phase as of 7th May 2026. The tender was valued at £44,850 and specifically covered services across various regions, including the United Kingdom and other territories. While the procurement method wasn't specified, the contract period extends from 27th April 2026 to 25th July 2026.

This procurement presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in placement services of personnel, particularly those capable of providing skilled interim managers in cybersecurity. Large-scale enterprises like Michael Page International Recruitment Limited, who successfully secured the contract, exemplify the type of business well-suited for such opportunities. Although the tender wasn't specially purposed for SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with the capacity to address similar service needs could consider engaging in future tenders within this sector.

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Notice Title

GB-Manchester: ACE 1065 CCS - Interim Cyber Security Lead

Notice Description

Supply of Interim Cyber Security Manager for 3 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47d273e6-8098-40af-bcff-78f6df29e067
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

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


CPV Codes

79610000 - Placement services of personnel

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£44,850 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£44,850 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
26 Apr 2026 - 25 Jul 2026 1-6 months
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

MICHAEL PAGE INTERNATIONAL RECRUITMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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