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title: "GB-Manchester: ACE 703 CCS - Cognos Health Checks and Optimisation"
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# GB-Manchester: ACE 703 CCS - Cognos Health Checks and Optimisation

Buyer: The Arts Council of England  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3d32ed55-bfc7-4bbc-808a-e76315831f6d

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## Summary

The procurement process, titled "GB-Manchester: ACE 703 CCS - Cognos Health Checks and Optimisation," was initiated by The Arts Council of England, located at The Hive, 47 Lever Street, Manchester, UK. This tender, categorised under Computer support and consultancy services, aims to secure expert recommendations for Cognos system health checks and optimisation. The contract, valued at £30,000, commenced on 1st April 2026 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2027. This tender has reached the award stage, with Sempre Analytics Limited being the successful supplier. Although specific procurement methods were not disclosed, the procurement falls under the services category and spans delivery across the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This opportunity provides significant potential for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in computer support and consultancy services with expertise in Cognos system integration. Despite the suitability criteria indicating that the contract does not specifically target SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with pertinent expertise have a valuable chance to expand their footprint across multiple regions. As the Arts Council of England progresses with this procurement, suppliers looking to demonstrate their capacity in offering technical support and system optimisation consultancy would find this tender most advantageous.

## Notice

Undertake a review and provide recommendations on how to proceed with system health checks and optimisation are required from experts with deep Cognos and integration expertise.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5cbe6b6-9b57-4876-ad8d-d0025ca242db |
| 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 | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000 |
| 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 |
| Postcode area | 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 | SEMPRE ANALYTICS LIMITED |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

## Release History

- 30 Mar 2026 at 16:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5cbe6b6-9b57-4876-ad8d-d0025ca242db

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5cbe6b6-9b57-4876-ad8d-d0025ca242db
  30th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=1025567448
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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