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ACE 1046 DAC - Programme Management Services - English Library Insights (ELI) Database and Discovery

ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND

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05 Nov 2025 at 14:05

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Arts Council England, situated in Manchester, involved the programme management services for the English Library Insights (ELI) Database and Discovery. This project falls under the services category, specifically project management consultancy services, with Jink Management Limited awarded the contract. The procurement utilised the direct method, classified as a below-threshold process without competition. The contract was signed on 24th October 2025, and it commenced on 27th October 2025, to run until 30th January 2026, with a possible extension of up to eight months. The total contract value is GBP 79,200, including taxes.

This tender provides excellent opportunities for businesses specialising in programme management and library insights services to engage with a central government public authority. Given the nature of the project and its alignment with strategic goals, companies with a background in delivering measurable value to governmental and library sectors are well-suited to compete. Jink Management Limited, a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME), exemplifies the type of business that can successfully leverage this tender to achieve growth. The contract's focus on aligning with strategic goals highlights potential for delivering impactful solutions, fostering long-term collaboration with public authorities like the Arts Council England.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ACE 1046 DAC - Programme Management Services - English Library Insights (ELI) Database and Discovery

Notice Description

ACE 1046 DAC - Programme Management Services - English Library Insights (ELI) Database and Discovery To lead the planning, prioritisation, mobilisation, and delivery of the English Library Insights programme, ensuring alignment with ACE's strategic goals and delivering measurable value to ACE stakeholders, library services, and the wider sector. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=992258931

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05db09
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071289-2025
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

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£66,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
27 Oct 2025 - 30 Jan 2026 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
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.services@artscouncil.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

JINK MANAGEMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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