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title: "GB-Manchester: ACE 668 - Management Consultancy Service for establishment of new entity to manage the Arts Council Collection"
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# GB-Manchester: ACE 668 - Management Consultancy Service for establishment of new entity to manage the Arts Council Collection

Buyer: THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-011bc2c6-dc8d-4105-ac66-b08f2b7c9ed6

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## Summary

The Arts Council of England has completed a procurement process titled "GB-Manchester: ACE 668 - Management Consultancy Service for establishment of new entity to manage the Arts Council Collection". This tender falls under the industry category of business and management consultancy services and was open to deliver across various locations, including British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The tender's status is marked as complete with Southbank Centre Limited selected as the supplier. The contract period began on the 1st of April 2025 and ended on the 30th of May 2025, with a contract value of £83,333.33. The procurement process was categorized under the 'services' sector, though the specific method was not detailed. It was initiated through a tender process, with the award's key date being the 13th of March 2025.

This particular tender presents significant opportunities for large-scale businesses specializing in management consultancy services, as it involves establishing a new entity to manage the Arts Council Collection. Businesses familiar with cultural or arts sector projects and those that have capabilities in managing complex, cross-border consultancy tasks would be particularly well-suited to engage in similar future opportunities. The partnership with The Arts Council of England could open avenues for firms looking to establish a foothold in the public arts sector and diversify their portfolio in public service contracts.

## Notice

Management Consultancy Services for establishment of new entity to manage the Arts Council Collection

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0bca8470-ce07-4ff1-a3ef-8218b918a159 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 30 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £83,333 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £83,333 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 1FN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOUTHBANK CENTRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 13 May 2025 at 15:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0bca8470-ce07-4ff1-a3ef-8218b918a159

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0bca8470-ce07-4ff1-a3ef-8218b918a159
  13th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=949581860
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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