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title: "GB-Manchester: ACE 702 CCS - Azure Migration Discovery"
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buyer: "THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND"
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# GB-Manchester: ACE 702 CCS - Azure Migration Discovery

Buyer: THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-633896db-97d8-4519-83a8-855fa125d5fd

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## Summary

The procurement process undertaken by The Arts Council of England titled "ACE 702 CCS - Azure Migration Discovery" focuses on migrating their existing on-premises data centre infrastructure to the Microsoft Azure platform. This procurement, classified under "Computer support and consultancy services," covers extensive geographical areas including the UK and British Overseas Territories, alongside several other regions. Currently, at the award stage, the contract has been granted to Kerv Digital Limited with a total value of £90,000. The significant dates include the tender period concluding on 30th January 2026 and the contract running from 16th February 2026 to 31st March 2026. The buying organisation is situated in Manchester, at The Hive, 47 Lever Street.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses capable of offering sophisticated computer support and consultancy services, particularly those experienced in cloud migration projects. Although the procurement method details are not specified, the project's scope indicates that large-scale companies like Kerv Digital Limited are suitably equipped to manage such contracts. Businesses looking to leverage cloud solutions and expand their reach into public sector projects might find similar future tenders beneficial for growth. The industry's focus aligns with firms specialising in IT transformations and cloud infrastructure enhancements, offering them the prospect to demonstrate expertise and secure contracts that bolster their market presence.

## Notice

To undertake a high-level design discovery to consider the migration of Art Council's existing on-premises data centre infrastructure to the Microsoft Azure cloud platform

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a56411e-94b8-4cae-81bd-a0ca9c3ffb11 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £90,000 |
| 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 | KERV DIGITAL |

## 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 14:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a56411e-94b8-4cae-81bd-a0ca9c3ffb11

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a56411e-94b8-4cae-81bd-a0ca9c3ffb11
  30th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=1025559885
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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