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Pay Premium Access subscription

THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND

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22 Jan 2026 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Arts Council of England has completed a procurement process titled "Pay Premium Access subscription", aimed at acquiring up-to-date salary market data and job evaluation systems over five years. This contract falls under the services category, specifically involving personnel services, and is significant to the Manchester region. The procurement utilised the direct method below the threshold, without competition, and has progressed to the award stage. Kornferry UK Ltd, a large supplier based in London, was appointed as the supplier on 6th January 2026, with the contract officially commencing on 8th January 2026 and extending until 8th January 2031. The total value of the contract is £32,670, exclusive of VAT.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in HR consultancy, market data analysis, and job evaluation systems. Organisations capable of offering comprehensive personnel services could find substantial growth potential through similar contracts. While this procurement was carried out directly without competition, understanding the needs of public authorities like The Arts Council of England may position businesses favourably for future opportunities, particularly those able to offer innovative and efficient solutions in personnel management and evaluation services within the UK.

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Notice Title

Pay Premium Access subscription

Notice Description

Provision of up to date salary market data and job evaluation systems across a five year period. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1008593292

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060ca3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005917-2026
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

79630000 - Personnel services except placement and supply services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£32,670 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
8 Jan 2026 - 8 Jan 2031 Over 5 years
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
HR
Contact Email
procurement.services@artscouncil.org.uk
Contact Phone
0161 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

KORNFERRY

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