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title: "GB-Manchester: ACE 695 CCS - Consultancy Support for Cultural Foundations Fund"
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buyer: "THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND"
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# GB-Manchester: ACE 695 CCS - Consultancy Support for Cultural Foundations Fund

Buyer: THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0eafd076-93f0-4898-9706-3926a088bb87

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## Summary

The Arts Council of England has awarded a contract titled "GB-Manchester: ACE 695 CCS - Consultancy Support for Cultural Foundations Fund" under the industry category of advisory architectural services. This procurement process focused on appointing a technical expert to provide pre-application advice to shortlisted applicants for the Cultural Foundations Fund. The process reached the award stage, with the contract being completed between 1st September 2025 and 10th October 2025. The consultancy services were intended to be delivered across various locations, including the United Kingdom and multiple overseas territories. The contract was valued at £14,500 GBP.

This tender presents a growth opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy and advisory services, particularly those experienced in the cultural and architectural sectors. While the contract was specifically not marked as suitable for SMEs or social enterprises, other similar opportunities could be well-suited for larger consultancy firms with expertise in supporting arts and cultural projects. Companies in these sectors should consider engaging with Arts Council England's procurement processes for potential future tenders to expand their portfolio and influence in the cultural industry.

## Notice

Appointment of technical expert to support Arts Council England in providing pre-application advice to shortlisted applicants invited to apply to Strand 2 of the Cultural Foundations Fund Additional information: Call-off from National Heritage Memorial Fund' Register of Support Services (RoSS) Framework NHMF 0325

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3db62b16-0846-4d5b-adaf-3aa12777c8ef |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 10 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £14,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £14,500 |
| 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 | HERA REGENERATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71210000 - Advisory architectural services

## Release History

- 17 Oct 2025 at 10:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3db62b16-0846-4d5b-adaf-3aa12777c8ef

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3db62b16-0846-4d5b-adaf-3aa12777c8ef
  17th October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=987742663
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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