Award

GB-Manchester: ACE 663 STA - CIFAS National Fraud Database and the Insider Threat Database

ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND

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13 Jan 2025 at 16:30

Summary of the contracting process

The Arts Council England has concluded a procurement process to award a contract for the "GB-Manchester: ACE 663 STA - CIFAS National Fraud Database and the Insider Threat Database" project. This procurement falls under the industry category of "Database services" and is geographically inclusive of the United Kingdom, Europe, and other various global regions. The contract was awarded to CIFAS, a large-scale supplier, with an award date of 20th December 2024. The contract period is set from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026, and the total contract value is £20,191 GBP. This procurement stage was classified as 'Award', indicating it has been successfully completed.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in database services, specifically those focusing on fraud prevention and insider threat management. The awarded contract with CIFAS suggests that the project can benefit from expertise in handling national fraud databases and internal threat assessments. While the tender wasn't specifically noted as suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with the capability to deliver large-scale database services may find similar future opportunities. Building a strong portfolio with organisations like the Arts Council England can provide essential growth avenues for such providers by enhancing their credentials and exposure in the public sector.

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Notice Title

GB-Manchester: ACE 663 STA - CIFAS National Fraud Database and the Insider Threat Database

Notice Description

ACE 663 STA - CIFAS National Fraud Database and the Insider Threat Database

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ed079729-e941-4d3a-9332-0d2be4d7ea45
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/415146d0-245b-4bc8-98cd-1c4bff769267
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

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


CPV Codes

72320000 - Database services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,191 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,191 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 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
ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND
Contact Name
Procurement Services
Contact Email
procurement.services@artscouncil.org.uk
Contact Phone
01619344317

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

CIFAS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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