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title: "GB-Manchester: ACE 666 STA Artsmark Impact Evaluation"
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buyer: "THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND"
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# GB-Manchester: ACE 666 STA Artsmark Impact Evaluation

Buyer: THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1cdbe05a-b39f-4c84-9ea0-81cae8288446

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## Summary

The Arts Council of England, based in Manchester, has recently concluded an award for the procurement titled "GB-Manchester: ACE 666 STA Artsmark Impact Evaluation", focused on IT services encompassing consulting, software development, and support. The procurement process was completed on 17 February 2025, with the contract period spanning from 20 November 2024 to 31 March 2025. The tender, classified under the CPV code 72000000, has a value of £14,000, and covers delivery to multiple regions including the United Kingdom and international locations. The procurement stage is at the Award phase, indicating that the contract has been granted to a supplier.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in IT services, particularly those capable of executing comprehensive CRM development projects and integrating digital services. Although the procurement was not specified for SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with robust IT consultancy and software development capabilities, like Perplex Limited, the awarded supplier, can find growth opportunities through such government contracts. Engaging in such projects allows businesses to build credentials and experience working within the public sector, potentially opening doors to future opportunities of similar nature.

## Notice

CRM development work to insource ArtSMART system alongside other ACE digital services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e34d17b-785b-464b-a601-1fb052012e5c |
| 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 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 20 Nov 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £14,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £14,000 |
| 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 | PERPLEX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 17 Feb 2025 at 16:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e34d17b-785b-464b-a601-1fb052012e5c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e34d17b-785b-464b-a601-1fb052012e5c
  17th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=926791839
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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