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GB-Manchester: ACE 680 STA

THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND

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19 Feb 2025 at 16:50

Summary of the contracting process

The Arts Council of England has finalised the procurement process for the "GB-Manchester: ACE 680 STA" project, which pertains to the evaluation framework for Round 4 of the Cultural Development Fund. This project falls under the financial consultancy services category and involves various delivery locations, including British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, the United Kingdom, and the rest of the world. The procurement stage is now complete, with Steer ED being awarded the contract, valued at £29,066. The contract period runs from 3rd February 2025 to 29th August 2025, following the tender period which ended on 29th January 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in financial consultancy services, especially those with the capability to operate on a global scale. While the contract was awarded to a large-scale organisation, businesses of similar size and expertise, particularly those familiar with the cultural and financial sectors, would have been well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in such public procurement processes can foster business growth, providing valuable experience and enhancing credentials within the industry.

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Notice Title

GB-Manchester: ACE 680 STA

Notice Description

Evaluation Framework for Round 4 of the Cultural Development Fund

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c2f260f7-5970-4bc2-b034-69da6ee86223
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de996588-fb64-4297-ad05-cad12371bc3a
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£29,066 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£29,066 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
3 Feb 2025 - 29 Aug 2025 6-12 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
Sophia Ronketti
Contact Email
procurement.services@artscouncil.org.uk
Contact Phone
+441619344317

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

STEER ED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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