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ACE 614 ITT - Framework Of Financial Advisors For Arts And Culture Repayable Finance

ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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05 Mar 2025 at 16:05

Tender

31 Oct 2024 at 19:05

Summary of the contracting process

Arts Council England has concluded the procurement process named "ACE 614 ITT - Framework Of Financial Advisors For Arts And Culture Repayable Finance," aimed at supporting the administration of the Cultural Recovery Fund loans programme. This initiative falls within the "services" category and covers accounting services for arts and culture organisations across the UK. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, and the contracts were awarded on 20th February 2025 for a value of £166,666.67. The opportunity was open for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and categorised into two lots: Level 1 for smaller organisations with a turnover under £15 million, and Level 2 for larger organisations with a turnover above £15 million. The contract has the potential for extension subject to funding, with a maximum end date of 16th February 2029.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses offering financial advisory services, particularly those familiar with the arts and culture sector and capable of handling complex financial reviews. It is well-suited for SMEs with expertise in accounting and finance, offering a chance to engage in long-term contracts and substantial collaboration with public bodies like Arts Council England and DCMS. The framework emphasises quality and technical proficiency, making it ideal for firms with a strong track record in financial advisory and management. This initiative ensures growth and stability for businesses within the arts and culture financial advisory domain.

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Notice Title

ACE 614 ITT - Framework Of Financial Advisors For Arts And Culture Repayable Finance

Notice Description

Arts Council England are conducting a Procurement for a Framework of Financial Advisors to support with the administration of the Cultural Recovery Fund loans programme. As part of the government's response to the Covid 19 crisis, the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) made 37 loans to arts and culture organisations, investing PS250 million. DCMS are the Lender for the loans, and Arts Council acts as their loan agent. A dedicated repayable finance team manages the day-to-day responsibility of the loan book management, monitoring, and reporting. From time to time, ACE requires an independent and impartial review of a borrower organisation and its financial model to support our decisions regarding their loans - referred to as Financial Advisors.

Lot Information

Lot 1: will cover Level 1 borrower organisations (typically small to medium sized arts and culture organisations, with a turnover of roughly under PS15 million)

Lot 1: will cover Level 1 borrower organisations (typically small to medium sized arts and culture organisations, with a turnover of roughly under PS15 million). Other factors such as: the nature of the lender's (DCMS) security documentation, structure of the borrower organisation, and any other debt belonging to the borrower organisation, will all affect the complexity of the review, and classification of borrower organisations into the lots by the project team. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/565EGV5477

Options: Subject to funding and budget approval, ACE may extend the contract by 2 periods of up to 12 months each, therefore the maximum contract end date is 23rd February 2029.

Renewal: Subject to funding and budget approval, ACE may extend the contract by 2 periods of up to 12 months each, therefore the maximum contract end date is 16th February 2029.

Lot 2: will cover Level 2 borrower organisations (typically large arts and culture organisations, with a turnover of roughly PS15 million or above)

Lot 2: will cover Level 2 borrower organisations (typically large arts and culture organisations, with a turnover of roughly PS15 million or above). Other factors such as: the nature of the lender's (DCMS) security documentation, structure of the borrower organisation, and any other debt belonging to the borrower organisation, will all affect the complexity of the review, and classification of borrower organisations into the lots by the project team.

Options: Subject to funding and budget approval, ACE may extend the contract by 2 periods of up to 12 months each, therefore the maximum contract end date is 23rd February 2029.

Renewal: Subject to funding and budget approval, ACE may extend the contract by 2 periods of up to 12 months each, therefore the maximum contract end date is 16th February 2029.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b31e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008096-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79211000 - Accounting services

79212500 - Accounting review services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£166,666 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
17 Feb 2025 - 16 Feb 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.services@artscouncil.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1619344317

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

FESTIVALS AND EVENTS INTERNATIONAL

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