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GB-Manchester: ACE 700 CCS - Rapid Prototyping

THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND

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18 Mar 2026 at 13:30

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Summary of the contracting process

Commissioned by The Arts Council of England, the procurement process titled "GB-Manchester: ACE 700 CCS - Rapid Prototyping" falls within the industry category of IT services, including consulting, software development, internet, and support. This tender, with a value of £79,800 GBP, sought expertise for the rapid prototyping of a FAQ/Knowledge hub to enhance the Developing Your Creative Practice (DYCP) fund. The process concluded successfully at the award stage, with TPX Impact Ltd selected as the supplier. The contract period spanned from 23rd February to 24th April 2026, with operations to be executed across various global locations, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for large-scale IT service providers specialising in rapid prototyping and iterative development models. Companies with a focus on creative software solutions and grant-making application development may find this contract beneficial to expand their service offerings and establish themselves in the public sector. By being involved in developing prototypes with real guidance content, businesses can showcase their ability to innovate and adapt, likely appealing to organisations looking to refine and advance their creative practice support infrastructure. The Arts Council of England's choice for this tender underlines the potential for IT services providers to foster impactful collaborations with public institutions.

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Notice Title

GB-Manchester: ACE 700 CCS - Rapid Prototyping

Notice Description

Develop a working prototype of the FAQ/ Knowledge hub, using real guidance content, using rapid prototyping and test and learn support model for the upcoming round of Developing Your Creative Practice (DYCP) fund. Provide expertise to prototype these solutions and iterate to provide learnings to the in-house team for future of grant making application development.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1745bcd2-11bf-4679-a411-8f5014b04448
Current Stage
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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

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

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£79,800 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£79,800 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
23 Feb 2026 - 24 Apr 2026 1-6 months
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

TPX IMPACT

Further Information

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