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Futures Literacy in Practice Training

THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND

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23 Jan 2026 at 10:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Arts Council of England has conducted a procurement process titled "Futures Literacy in Practice Training," under the legal framework of UKPGA 2023/54. This contract involved conducting a pilot training programme aimed at empowering strategic foresight. The procurement process used a direct method, below threshold and without competition, and is categorized under training services. The contract was signed on 17th October 2025, with a period spanning from 20th October 2025 to 13th March 2026. The procurement stage is now at the Award and Contract stage, with the successful supplier being Shared Intelligence Limited, located in London. The location for service delivery is specified as the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in training services, particularly those capable of delivering strategic foresight programmes. Businesses with experience in public sector services and a focus on arts and cultural knowledge would be well-suited to compete for similar opportunities. Service providers equipped to meet the needs of central government bodies, like The Arts Council of England, could find this type of contract beneficial for establishing a foothold or expanding their presence within the public sector, particularly in the fields of education and strategic development. The straightforward, non-competitive procurement method may appeal to small and medium-sized enterprises that align with the council's objectives and have the capability to respond efficiently.

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Notice Title

Futures Literacy in Practice Training

Notice Description

Contract for services conducting a pilot training programme titled Futures Literacy in Practice: Empowering Strategic Foresight in Arts Council England To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1008723437

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060cff
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006052-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£18,333 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
19 Oct 2025 - 13 Mar 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
Libraries Team
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

SHARED INTELLIGENCE

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