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ACE 1081 DCA Audience Agency Postcode Analysis

THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND

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19 Mar 2026 at 14:01

Summary of the contracting process

The Arts Council of England has completed its procurement process for the contract titled "ACE 1081 DCA Audience Agency Postcode Analysis," focusing on technical analysis and consultancy services within the public authority - central government category. The contract was awarded, without competition, through a direct procurement method to The Audience Agency. Located in Manchester, this project was signed on 12th March 2026 and is scheduled from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029, with a contract value of £84,278. The procurement process falls under the services category and serves the UK region.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in technical analysis and consultancy services. As the procurement was conducted below threshold without competition, it provides a precedent for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering similar services to engage with public sector procurements. Companies equipped with expertise in data analysis and consultancy, aiming to expand within the public sector, would find such contracts beneficial for establishing and growing their business in partnership with government agencies like The Arts Council of England.

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Notice Title

ACE 1081 DCA Audience Agency Postcode Analysis

Notice Description

ACE 1081 DCA CPP Audience Agency Postcode Analysis 2026-29

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066f02
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025216-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£84,278 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 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
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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

THE AUDIENCE AGENCY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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