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title: "GB-Manchester: ACE 579 STA - Disability Arts Online Access to Work Guide updates"
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# GB-Manchester: ACE 579 STA - Disability Arts Online Access to Work Guide updates

Buyer: ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-60e193d6-17ca-436a-9b52-e9bf06984c2d

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## Summary

Arts Council England has completed the procurement process for updating the Access to Work (AtW) Guide through a contract titled "GB-Manchester: ACE 579 STA - Disability Arts Online Access to Work Guide updates". This process falls under the industry category of Development Consultancy Services. The awarded contract, valued at GBP 17,875, was announced on 21st December 2023 and is set to start on 2nd January 2024, ending on 1st January 2026. The services encompassed in this procurement are intended to benefit users across various locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those focused on developing and updating digital resources and guides. Companies that can provide accurate, up-to-date information and demonstrate an understanding of the Access to Work rules and guidelines will be well-positioned to compete. Although the awarded supplier, Disability Arts Online Limited, is an SME, the suitability criteria indicated a preference for bids from larger organisations and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE). This indicates a strategic opportunity for VCSEs looking to expand their influence and service offerings in the consultancy services market.

## Notice

Access to Work (AtW) made significant changes to the application/claim process and the Guide needs to reflect this, ensuring it is in line with current AtW rules and guidelines. The Supplier will be updating the Access to Work guidance that they previously created in 2018. This will ensure users have access to a guide that is accurate and up to date, enabling them to apply and make claims to Access to Work effectively.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4dc851b4-ded8-496a-bda9-f4df0a35a80b |
| 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 | 17 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Dec 2023 |
| Contract period | 2 Jan 2024 - 1 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £17,875 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £17,875 |
| 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 | ARTS COUNCIL 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 | DISABILITY ARTS ONLINE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73220000 - Development consultancy services

## Release History

- 17 Dec 2024 at 13:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4dc851b4-ded8-496a-bda9-f4df0a35a80b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4dc851b4-ded8-496a-bda9-f4df0a35a80b
  17th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=910669915
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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