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title: "GB-Manchester: ACE 679 STA - Learning & Development solution"
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# GB-Manchester: ACE 679 STA - Learning & Development solution

Buyer: THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-40b1c032-d5e6-4f9e-8718-dc9e56c5f594

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "GB-Manchester: ACE 679 STA - Learning & Development solution" has been completed by The Arts Council of England. This tender, classified under the "Training software package" industry category, involves the development and delivery of an online learning and development solution. Relevant locations include the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The tender period ended on 29th January 2025, and the contract will run from 5th March 2025 to 5th March 2027. The total contract value is £100,000, and the contracting authority is located at The Hive, 47 Lever Street, Manchester.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in online learning and development solutions, particularly those adept at deploying training software packages. Companies situated globally are well-suited to fulfil the requirements of this tender, although it should be noted that suitability did not specifically target SMEs or VCSEs. Kallidus, the awarded supplier, exemplifies a successful participant as an SME, indicating that businesses of a similar scale can also leverage such opportunities to expand their portfolios and demonstrate their capabilities in delivering robust training solutions.

## Notice

Online learning & development solution

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a3b9679-5f2e-4126-b0e8-4a0880089a15 |
| 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 | 18 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 5 Mar 2025 - 5 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| 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 | KALLIDUS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48931000 - Training software package

## Release History

- 18 Feb 2025 at 16:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a3b9679-5f2e-4126-b0e8-4a0880089a15

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a3b9679-5f2e-4126-b0e8-4a0880089a15
  18th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=927233421
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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