Award

Short term extension of Artsmart System

THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND

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Award

03 Apr 2025 at 11:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Arts Council of England, based in Manchester, has completed the procurement process for the "Short term extension of Artsmart System," categorised under computer support services in the public authority sub-central government sector. The contract was awarded on 3 April 2025, with a start date of 1 May 2025 and an end date of 30 November 2025. This procurement was conducted through a direct procurement method, below the threshold without competition, and the contracted supplier is BCN Group, also located in Manchester. The total contract value is £19,584 GBP.

This tender, designed to facilitate the transference of the Artsmark system to the Arts Council's internal team, offers substantial growth opportunities for SMEs specialising in IT support and computer services. Businesses in this sector can benefit from engaging with public authorities for short-term projects that may lead to long-term collaborations. The contract awarded to BCN Group reflects suitability for companies with similar profiles, particularly those capable of providing reliable and efficient computer support services to government bodies.

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Notice Title

Short term extension of Artsmart System

Notice Description

6 month extension of current support contract to cover transference of Artsmark to ACE Internal team. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=938993929

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fc98
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012773-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72610000 - Computer support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£19,584 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
1 May 2025 - 30 Nov 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
Children and Young Person Team
Contact Email
procurement.services@artscouncil.org.uk
Contact Phone
0161 934 4317

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

BCN GROUP

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