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title: "GB-Manchester: ACE 588 STA - Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Assurance Work"
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# GB-Manchester: ACE 588 STA - Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Assurance Work

Buyer: THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4b4f7d24-fbd7-4987-b81d-936a444090b6

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## Summary

The Arts Council of England, based in Manchester, has completed the procurement process for an assurance project titled "GB-Manchester: ACE 588 STA - Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Assurance Work". This project falls under the business and management consultancy services industry category and aims to provide assurance work regarding the implementation of recommendations from the Inclusion review. The contract, worth £32,000, covers services across a wide geographic location, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The tender process started on 26th February 2024, with the contract commencing on 4th March 2024 and lasting until 31st March 2025.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for firms specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with experience in equality, diversity, and inclusion assessments. The awarded contract was secured by Nous Group, indicating a favourable environment for SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) in this sector. Businesses equipped to deliver on such consultancy projects, especially those focused on delivering social value and working with public sector organisations, stand to benefit greatly from engaging in similar tenders.

## Notice

Provision of assurance work in regards implementation of recommendations of the Inclusion review

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac409755-b302-43a2-b2b8-755a8bcb2b13 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | 4 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £32,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £32,000 |
| 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 | NOUS GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

## Release History

- 23 Dec 2024 at 16:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac409755-b302-43a2-b2b8-755a8bcb2b13

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac409755-b302-43a2-b2b8-755a8bcb2b13
  23rd December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=912006275
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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