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ACE 1054 DAC - Recruitment - Project Management Lead

ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND

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20 Nov 2025 at 16:05

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Arts Council England has recently completed a procurement process for the recruitment of a Project Management Lead to support its transformation programme. The tender, titled "ACE 1054 DAC - Recruitment - Project Management Lead", focused on recruitment services under the industry category of services with the CPV code 79600000. The procurement method used was direct, and it fell below the threshold, executed without competitive bidding. The contract was signed on 13th October 2025 and will run from 14th October 2025 to 31st May 2026. With its base of operations in Manchester, Arts Council England awarded the contract to Michael Page International located in Surrey.

This procurement presents notable opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment services, particularly those adept at providing senior management personnel for strategic roles in public sector transformation projects. Large-scale recruitment agencies, such as Michael Page International, with experience in delivering high-calibre candidates for crucial organisational positions, would find such opportunities conducive to business growth. The successful realisation of this contract will not only enhance the service provider’s portfolio but also establish their reputation as a key player in the public sector recruitment market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ACE 1054 DAC - Recruitment - Project Management Lead

Notice Description

ACE 1054 DAC - Recruitment - Project Management Lead Recruitment support to appoint a senior, experienced Interim PMO Lead to establish and embed a Programme Management Office (PMO) to support the next phase of the Arts Council's transformation programme. This role will be pivotal in driving delivery discipline, transparency, and strategic alignment across the programme. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=995929760

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e5d1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075807-2025
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£94,200 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
13 Oct 2025 - 31 May 2026 6-12 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
Procurement Services
Contact Email
procurement.services@artscouncil.org.uk
Contact Phone
01619344317

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

MICHAEL PAGE INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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