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ACE 1070 DAC - Artsmark Service Redesign

THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND

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19 Mar 2026 at 11:14

Summary of the contracting process

The Arts Council of England has concluded the ACE 1070 DAC - Artsmark Service Redesign contract, focusing on 'Insight & Alignment' as Phase One. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically within the realm of research consultancy services. The contract was awarded to Humsa fr, based in France, and the process was executed through a direct procurement method that required no competition as it was below the threshold. Notable dates include the contract signing on 6th February 2026, with the period spanning until 31st March 2026. The details are currently published as part of a contract notice.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services within the arts sector. As the contract is focused on service redesign for the Artsmark initiative, businesses with expertise in research and consultancy, particularly those able to deliver services in the UK, would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in future. With Humsa fr serving as the supplier, small to medium enterprises with specialised knowledge and innovative strategies in consultancy could find growth potential by becoming involved in such public sector projects.

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Notice Title

ACE 1070 DAC - Artsmark Service Redesign

Notice Description

ACE 1070 DAC - Artsmark Service Redesign - 'Insight & Alignment' Phase One

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066ea5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025067-2026
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£24,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
9 Feb 2026 - 31 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

HUMSA FR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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