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ACE 1009 DAC - Risk and Planning Management Software

ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND

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17 Sep 2025 at 16:09

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process was conducted by Arts Council England for a contract titled "ACE 1009 DAC - Risk and Planning Management Software." The procurement, categorised under the software package and information systems industry, was based in Manchester, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is complete, as of the latest update on 17th September 2025. The procurement method used was direct contracting below threshold, without competition, and it resulted in the contract being awarded to TMI Systems Limited. Key dates include the contract signing on 28th August 2025, and the contract period running from 11th October 2025 to 10th October 2026.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in providing software solutions, particularly within risk and planning management applications. Companies looking to expand their footprint in the public sector with expertise in delivering comprehensive project management software could find this contract type beneficial. Large enterprises such as TMI Systems Limited, which successfully secured this contract despite the absence of a competitive tender process, are well-suited to leverage their resources and experience to meet the specific needs of a significant public authority like Arts Council England.

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Notice Title

ACE 1009 DAC - Risk and Planning Management Software

Notice Description

ACE 1009 DAC - Risk and Planning Management Software. Verto 365 Project Management Software Solution for Arts Council England, to provide us with an overview of all projects and risks across the organisation. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=981024899

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059c9e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057497-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£39,140 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
10 Oct 2025 - 10 Oct 2026 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
ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND
Contact Name
Procurement Services
Contact Email
procurement.services@artsouncil.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

TMI SYSTEMS

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