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Power Platform and D365 CE support services

THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND

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14 Nov 2025 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Arts Council of England, situated in Manchester, UK, has recently completed a procurement process for the provision of Power Platform and Dynamics 365 CE support services. This contract was awarded under the category of computer-related services, with the primary objective being to bolster the Council's technology platforms through expert-level support and guidance. The procurement process, initiated as a direct award below the threshold, was completed on 14th November 2025, with the contracting period spanning from 15th September 2025 to 15th January 2026. The entire project was valued at £78,000 gross, reflecting a commitment to enhancing the performance and scalability of their digital solutions.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses offering specialised IT consultancy services, particularly those adept in managing and optimising Microsoft technologies. The contract was awarded to CloudFirst Advisory & Consulting Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Harrow, UK, highlighting the Arts Council's inclination towards engaging nimble and specialised partners capable of delivering targeted, high-quality technical support. Companies with a robust background in providing architectural guidance and technical leadership in software environments akin to Dynamics 365 CE and Power Platform could greatly benefit from participating in such opportunities to expand their presence in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Power Platform and D365 CE support services

Notice Description

Provision of expert services to support the ACE Power Platform and Dynamics 365 environment. The engagement will focus on delivering technical leadership, support, Mentoring team and architectural guidance to ensure ACE solutions are scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=994544022

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e1e1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074143-2025
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

72500000 - Computer-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£65,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
14 Sep 2025 - 15 Jan 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
IT
Contact Email
procurement.services@artscouncil.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 161 934 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

CLOUDFIRST ADVISORY & CONSULTING

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