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title: "GB-Manchester: ACE 494 CCS Arts Access Scheme Branding"
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# GB-Manchester: ACE 494 CCS Arts Access Scheme Branding

Buyer: ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-049adbbc-2796-48f1-a9d3-32e3b38d56a0

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## Summary

The Arts Council England awarded a contract for the ACE 494 CCS Arts Access Scheme Branding project to Four Communications. The total contract value amounts to £93,470 GBP. The procurement process was completed with the tender period ending on March 29, 2023. The contract period will run from April 6, 2023, to July 31, 2024. The project location is Manchester, United Kingdom, with Arts Council England serving as the buying organisation in the services category.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the marketing services industry to partner with public sector organisations like Arts Council England. Companies experienced in developing branding and marketing strategies for diverse groups such as arts organisations, vendors, and customers would be well-suited to compete. Businesses that can demonstrate creativity, market insight, and strategic thinking are likely to succeed in this competitive procurement process focused on enhancing access to arts initiatives.

## Notice

Appointment of a partner to develop a name, visual identity, brand and initial marketing strategy for the access scheme, which will be compelling for three distinct groups: arts organisations, vendors and customers - each of which will have a wide variety of members. Appointed via Further Competition under CCS Framework RM6125 Lot 1

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6858aade-ffe9-4147-a2d7-5babec0e4a25 |
| 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 | 28 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 5 Apr 2023 - 31 Jul 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £93,470 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £93,470 |
| 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 | ARTS COUNCIL 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 | FOUR COMMUNICATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79342000 - Marketing services

## Release History

- 28 Jul 2023 at 15:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6858aade-ffe9-4147-a2d7-5babec0e4a25

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6858aade-ffe9-4147-a2d7-5babec0e4a25
  28th July 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=798937619
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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