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ACE 1004 DAC - Creativity Collaboratives EDI Consultant

ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND

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12 Jun 2025 at 18:05

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "ACE 1004 DAC - Creativity Collaboratives EDI Consultant" was conducted by Arts Council England, a sub-central government public authority located in Manchester, UK. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically equal opportunities consultancy services. It involved a direct method below threshold without competition. Completed on 12th June 2025, the contract was awarded to Spotlight Inclusion Ltd. The strategic delivery plan project commenced on 16th April 2025 and is scheduled to conclude by 31st July 2025, with an option for a six-month extension until 31st January 2026. The contract is valued at £20,000 GBP gross.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for growth for businesses with expertise in equal opportunities consultancy, especially those familiar with the educational sector. Given the nature of the project, consulting firms, particularly small to medium enterprises like Spotlight Inclusion Ltd, positioned within the United Kingdom, are well-suited to meet the requirements. Companies looking to expand their portfolio in consultancy services in the arts and education sectors will find contracts like this beneficial, with potential for developing long-term partnerships with key public institutions such as the Arts Council England.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ACE 1004 DAC - Creativity Collaboratives EDI Consultant

Notice Description

ACE 1004 DAC - Creativity Collaboratives EDI Consultant Commission of a consultant with knowledge and experience of how EDI are positioned and addressed in schools, to work with ACE and the 6 school networks in this programme to propose and produce a strategic delivery plan for the period (April 2025 - July 2026). To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=958567791

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05481a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032101-2025
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

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98200000 - Equal opportunities consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£16,666 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
16 Apr 2025 - 31 Jul 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

SPOTLIGHT INCLUSION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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