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ACE 614 ITT - Framework Of Financial Advisors For Arts And Culture Repayable Finance

ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND

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05 Mar 2025 at 15:10

Summary of the contracting process

Arts Council England has completed the procurement process for a Framework of Financial Advisors to support the administration of the Cultural Recovery Fund loans programme. The tender, titled "ACE 614 ITT - Framework Of Financial Advisors For Arts And Culture Repayable Finance," falls under the accounting services industry category (CPV code 79211000). The project aims to provide an independent and impartial review of borrower organisations and their financial models. The open procedure tender was awarded on 20th February 2025, with a contract period from 24th February 2025 to 23rd February 2027. This opportunity was available to businesses in the UK, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and globally. The total value of the contract is GBP 166,666.67.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs in the financial advisory and accounting sectors. Companies with expertise in financial analysis and modelling, especially those familiar with the arts and culture sectors, are well-suited to leverage this contract. The awarded supplier, Festivals and Events International Ltd, will benefit from the consistent demand for financial reviews and advisory services over the contract period, offering stability and potential for long-term collaboration with Arts Council England and the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS).

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Notice Title

ACE 614 ITT - Framework Of Financial Advisors For Arts And Culture Repayable Finance

Notice Description

Arts Council England are conducting a Procurement for a Framework of Financial Advisors to support with the administration of the Cultural Recovery Fund loans programme. As part of the government's response to the Covid 19 crisis, the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) made 37 loans to arts and culture organisations, investing PS250 million. DCMS are the Lender for the loans, and Arts Council acts as their loan agent. A dedicated repayable finance team manages the day-to-day responsibility of the loan book management, monitoring, and reporting. From time to time, ACE requires an independent and impartial review of a borrower organisation and its financial model to support our decisions regarding their loans - referred to as Financial Advisors.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4eba889b-5e1c-42da-827d-c6322f8747b6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79211000 - Accounting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£166,666 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£166,666 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
24 Feb 2025 - 23 Feb 2027 1-2 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
ARTS COUNCIL 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

FESTIVALS AND EVENTS INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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