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ACE 1053 DAC - Access Pay Bank Verification for Applicants (business continuity)

ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND

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05 Nov 2025 at 19:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract "ACE 1053 DAC - Access Pay Bank Verification for Applicants (business continuity)" was conducted by Arts Council England, a central government authority located in Manchester, UK. The process, categorised under banking services, aimed at establishing a system for verifying funding applicant bank details efficiently to support business continuity plans. This procurement move was carried out using a direct procurement method below threshold, without competition. The contract has been awarded to Access Systems (UK) Limited, starting from 16 August 2025 and potentially extending until 15 August 2027, with an annual renewal option. The contract has a gross value of £12,600 GBP.

This contract presents a growth opportunity particularly for large-scale businesses specialising in banking or financial services who may look to engage in similar future projects. Businesses that provide robust financial verification systems could benefit from partnerships with organisations like Arts Council England. The contract supports the strategic goal of ensuring swift and reliable verification processes, providing a model for innovation in government procurement services, especially for those geared towards implementing technological solutions within the public sector.

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Notice Title

ACE 1053 DAC - Access Pay Bank Verification for Applicants (business continuity)

Notice Description

ACE 1053 DAC - Access Pay Bank Verification for Applicants (business continuity) A system for verifying funding applicant bank details at speed due to business continuity plans To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=992327163

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05db6d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071432-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66110000 - Banking services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
15 Aug 2025 - 15 Aug 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@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

ACCESS SYSTEMS (UK

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