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title: "GB-Manchester: ACE 612 STA - Global Talent Visa assessments - Fashion"
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# GB-Manchester: ACE 612 STA - Global Talent Visa assessments - Fashion

Buyer: THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0b7aa23e-1622-4e8d-ad3b-4293bd27000e

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## Summary

The Arts Council of England has awarded a contract titled "GB-Manchester: ACE 612 STA - Global Talent Visa assessments - Fashion" to the British Fashion Council. This contract falls under the industry category of assessment centre services for recruitment and covers delivery across British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The procurement process has reached the Award stage, with the contract period set to begin on 11 April 2024 and end on 31 March 2025. The tender period concluded on 1 April 2024, and the total contract value is GBP 83,000.

This tender offers a substantial opportunity for firms involved in assessment and recruitment services, particularly those aligned with the fashion industry. Given its global reach, including diverse regions such as the UK, Europe, and beyond, businesses with a robust logistical framework and expertise in talent visa assessments are ideally positioned. While the procurement highlights suitability for large enterprises and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), it excludes SMEs, indicating a preference for well-established firms with extensive resources. This contract can significantly enhance the selected supplier's portfolio and industry reputation.

## Notice

Global Talent Visa assessments - Fashion

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/385afdb7-5d5b-435c-a272-5f2dcf7b0a78 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 10 Apr 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £83,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £83,000 |
| 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 | BRITISH FASHION COUNCIL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79635000 - Assessment centre services for recruitment

## Release History

- 18 Dec 2024 at 14:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/385afdb7-5d5b-435c-a272-5f2dcf7b0a78

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/385afdb7-5d5b-435c-a272-5f2dcf7b0a78
  18th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=911011811
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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