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title: "GB-Manchester: ACE 661 STA Digital Accelerator Programme consultancy"
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# GB-Manchester: ACE 661 STA Digital Accelerator Programme consultancy

Buyer: THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-868e3f56-4ed8-48ad-9d92-bc9866288748

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## Summary

The Arts Council of England is seeking consultancy services for their GB-Manchester: ACE 661 STA Digital Accelerator Programme. This procurement focuses on providing digital consultancy to cultural organisations and is classified under the industry category of Software Programming and Consultancy Services (CPV code 72200000). The programme delivery spans multiple locations, including the United Kingdom and international regions. The tendering process has been completed with the award stage finalised as of 17th February 2025, and the contract with a total value of £26,000 will run from 1st January 2025 to 31st May 2027.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses experienced in providing digital consultancy to cultural organisations. It is particularly suited for firms looking to expand their portfolio and reach on an international scale, as the project covers numerous global regions. Although not specifically targeted at SMEs or VCSEs, the successful bidder, Culture Woods Consulting Limited, is a small to medium enterprise, demonstrating that smaller businesses can indeed compete effectively in such procurement processes. Those with expertise in software programming and consultancy services, looking to enhance their footprint in the culture sector, will find this tender opportunity ripe for business growth.

## Notice

Provision of digital consultancy to culture organisations

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0504f95-d6a4-46ca-98ca-c9abc37f4a0a |
| 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 | 17 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2025 - 31 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £26,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £26,000 |
| 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 | CULTURE WOODS CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

## Release History

- 17 Feb 2025 at 16:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0504f95-d6a4-46ca-98ca-c9abc37f4a0a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0504f95-d6a4-46ca-98ca-c9abc37f4a0a
  17th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=926807983
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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