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Digital, Data and Technology advisory and support consultancy

THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND

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06 Aug 2025 at 11:05

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Arts Council of England, based in Manchester, has recently completed a procurement process titled "Digital, Data and Technology advisory and support consultancy." This contract falls under the services category, focusing specifically on IT consultancy and support to enhance cybersecurity and governance within their operations. The procurement was conducted directly, without competition, due to being below the threshold. The awarded contract commenced on 1st June 2025 and is set to conclude on 30th September 2025. Magellan Point Limited, an SME located in Newbury, was engaged for this consultancy service, with the contract officially signed on 21st May 2025.

This tender presents valuable business growth opportunities for enterprises specialising in IT consulting and cybersecurity services. Companies with expertise in digital transformation, cybersecurity programme development, and technology governance can leverage this opportunity to collaborate with a prominent public authority. SMEs with the capability to support technological initiatives like system upgrades and compliance standards are particularly well-suited to this type of procurement, opening doors to further engagement with central government bodies such as The Arts Council of England.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Digital, Data and Technology advisory and support consultancy

Notice Description

Digital, Data and Technology advisory and support consultancy to strengthen the overall Cybersecurity programme and embed revised governance and reporting. Drive priority activities such as Grantium upgrade and Penetration Tests, user education/testing, 3rd party supplier controls, standards compliance. Support for ACE Cyber Officer and Head of IT Operations as required To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=971327206

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05825d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046472-2025
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

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£34,850 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 30 Sep 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
THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
IT
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

MAGELLAN POINT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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