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title: "GB-Manchester: IT Advisory Services"
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buyer: "THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND"
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# GB-Manchester: IT Advisory Services

Buyer: THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7ce3fd1a-8d03-418f-9a20-172d62061aca

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## Summary

The Arts Council of England has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "GB-Manchester: IT Advisory Services," classified under CPV code 72220000 for systems and technical consultancy services. The procurement, which was managed by Navees Rahman, took place in Manchester, with activities spanning from 1st October 2024 to 31st March 2025. Additionally, the contract value was updated on 18th March 2025, adding up to 53.55 additional consultancy days at a cost of £45,517.50 (excluding VAT), bringing the total contract value to £99,917.50. This project involves providing IT advisory services to support ongoing projects, advise the Transformation Programme, and offer guidance to senior IT managers and executive directors.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialized in IT systems and consultancy services to compete and grow. Although it is not targeted at SMEs or VCSEs specifically, larger consultancy firms with expertise in IT transformation and advisory services are well-suited to participate. By engaging in this contract, businesses can gain valuable experience in delivering high-level consultancy services across varied regions, including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the rest of the world, and the United Kingdom, thereby expanding their operational footprint and enhancing their portfolio.

## Notice

NOTE: This notice was updated on 18 March 2025 for the following reason: Up to 53.55 additional days of consultancy support required until 30th June 2025 costing PS45,517.50 excluding VAT ref ACE 625a STA, via change control notice. Total contract value now PS99,917.50 excluding VAT(IT Advisory Services required to support projects currently underway, advise Transformation Programme on set up and delivery of initiatives, provide advice and support to senior IT managers and Executive Directors.)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6134b196-4699-4d2c-ab15-5a7b13060f90 |
| 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 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,000 |
| 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 | MAGELLAN POINT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2025 at 13:10 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6134b196-4699-4d2c-ab15-5a7b13060f90
- 25 Oct 2024 at 14:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6134b196-4699-4d2c-ab15-5a7b13060f90

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6134b196-4699-4d2c-ab15-5a7b13060f90
  18th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=898607067
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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