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GB-Manchester: ACE 719 CCS - Legal Advice

THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND

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19 May 2026 at 15:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Arts Council of England has completed an award process for the tender titled "GB-Manchester: ACE 719 CCS - Legal Advice," which involves the provision of expert legal advice specifically focusing on data protection provisions and documentation. The procurement falls under the legal services category, with the contract valued at £13,850. This tender was awarded following a CCS Framework RM6360, although the specific procurement method was not detailed. The contract period began on 18th March 2026 and concluded on 18th June 2026, with The Arts Council acting as the buyer and Burges Salmon LLP serving as the supplier. The primary locations for the service include the United Kingdom and various other regions worldwide.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services, especially those with expertise in data protection law. Firms of various sizes can benefit from pursuing similar contracts, as they provide a pathway to enhance their portfolios by securing agreements with prestigious organisations such as The Arts Council of England. Large legal firms, in particular, will find this tender advantageous, given the potential scale and breadth of operation required to manage such contracts effectively. Additionally, businesses looking to expand their services globally can leverage these opportunities, drawing from The Arts Council's wide geographical footprint.

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Notice Title

GB-Manchester: ACE 719 CCS - Legal Advice

Notice Description

Provision of expert legal advice in relation to data protection provisions and documentations Additional information: Awarded under CCS Framework RM6360

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e9738e72-7650-4901-b945-be0af8752c87
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9083aae1-0e4f-475b-aba1-ac7d6c0ee060
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

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£13,850 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£13,850 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
18 Mar 2026 - 18 Jun 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

BURGES SALMON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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