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ACE 1086 DAC - Artsmark Service Redesign Phase 2

THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND

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24 Mar 2026 at 09:13

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Summary of the contracting process

The Arts Council of England, a central government public authority, has completed the procurement process for the Artsmark Service Redesign Phase 2, focusing on the 'Change Backlog and Prioritisation'. This tender is categorised under research consultancy services within the arts industry, aimed at supporting service improvements. The organisation's headquarters is based in Manchester, UK, yet the services are to be delivered across the United Kingdom. The procurement method used was a direct award below the threshold, meaning it was awarded without competition. The contract was signed on 20 March 2026 and is set to run from 1 April 2026 to 30 May 2026, with an allocated budget of £20,833 excluding VAT.

This contract offers significant business growth opportunities for companies involved in the arts and consultancy sectors, particularly those skilled in service redesign and strategic prioritisation. The contract has been awarded to Humsa fr, a small to medium enterprise based in France, showcasing international involvement and providing insights that can enhance cross-border partnerships. Businesses similar to Humsa fr, with expertise in research consultancy and operational redesign within the arts industry, could find such opportunities advantageous for expanding their portfolio and establishing domain leadership.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ACE 1086 DAC - Artsmark Service Redesign Phase 2

Notice Description

ACE 1086 DAC - Artsmark Service Redesign Phase - 'Change Backlog and Prioritisation' 2

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067236
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026589-2026
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
£20,833 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 30 May 2026 1-6 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
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

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