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GB-Manchester: ACE 706 CCS - Digital Strategy final business case

THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND

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30 Mar 2026 at 15:10

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves The Arts Council of England, headquartered in Manchester, aiming to develop a comprehensive and fundable final business case for the Digital Strategy initiative. The procurement falls under the IT services industry category and involves consulting and software development. Though the tender is complete, the award stage is active as of 30th March 2026. The contract period is from 16th February to 31st March 2026, with services to be delivered potentially across the UK, European regions, and more. The awarded contract, valued at £77,460 GBP, has been actively assigned to Michael Page Consulting, a large-scale enterprise.

This tender opens avenues for business growth in the IT consulting and software development sector, particularly targeting companies with capabilities in strategic business planning and digital initiatives. Although it favours large-scale enterprises, smaller consultancies or tech firms seeking to expand their service offerings might find this an opportune moment to develop partnerships that position them for future bidding opportunities within governmental frameworks. Moreover, businesses focused on delivering solutions suitable for scrutiny under both financial and strategic lenses could leverage this opportunity to demonstrate their expertise and build a reputation in public sector engagements.

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Notice Title

GB-Manchester: ACE 706 CCS - Digital Strategy final business case

Notice Description

To develop a robust, fundable Final Business Case for the Digital Strategy initiative that can unlock near-term investment and withstand senior, financial and external scrutiny .

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a2aa6c81-78be-4271-9b7a-56baf08f9c52
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3376311b-2b09-4fb9-a54d-3d1a70755c72
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£77,460 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£77,460 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
16 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 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 CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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