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GB-Manchester: ACE 688 CCS - Interim Grant Management System

THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND

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24 Oct 2025 at 15:10

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Summary of the contracting process

The Arts Council of England, located in Manchester, has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "GB-Manchester: ACE 688 CCS - Interim Grant Management System." This procurement was for the provision of grant management software and associated services, including development, maintenance, and support. The procurement falls under the category of "Software package and information systems" with delivery in multiple locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and the United Kingdom. The contract was awarded using a call off under the Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6285 and spans a period from 28th September 2025 to 27th September 2028. The procurement was in the award stage as of 24th October 2025, with a contract value of £675,000 awarded to Granicus Firmstep Limited.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses operating in the software development and implementation sector, particularly those with expertise in grant management systems. Large businesses with the capacity to deliver comprehensive software solutions, including maintenance and support services, are particularly well-suited. The opportunity was designed to leverage the Crown Commercial Services Back Office Software 2 framework, and although it was not specifically targeted at SMEs or VCSEs, those capable of fulfilling similar framework agreements may find related opportunities beneficial for entering or expanding within the public sector software domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Manchester: ACE 688 CCS - Interim Grant Management System

Notice Description

Provision of grant management software and associated development, maintenance and support services Additional information: Call off contract under Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6285 Back Office Software 2 for 12 months with two options to extend the contract each for up to 12 months. Maximum potential contract term is 3 years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cb91d782-156c-4d2c-b35d-027c8867a014
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fe162e8-3dfa-4f32-9a3f-930df73a9e2c
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

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£675,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£675,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
27 Sep 2025 - 27 Sep 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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

GRANICUS FIRMSTEP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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