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title: "GB-Manchester: ACE 1065 CCS - Interim Cyber Security Lead"
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buyer: "THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND"
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# GB-Manchester: ACE 1065 CCS - Interim Cyber Security Lead

Buyer: THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9b269759-924f-4023-a314-3a682c7a9308

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## Summary

The Arts Council of England, located in Manchester, has completed a procurement process titled "GB-Manchester: ACE 1065 CCS - Interim Cyber Security Lead" in the services industry category. This procurement involved the supply of an Interim Cyber Security Manager for a duration of three months. The procurement stage was at the award phase as of 7th May 2026. The tender was valued at £44,850 and specifically covered services across various regions, including the United Kingdom and other territories. While the procurement method wasn't specified, the contract period extends from 27th April 2026 to 25th July 2026.

This procurement presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in placement services of personnel, particularly those capable of providing skilled interim managers in cybersecurity. Large-scale enterprises like Michael Page International Recruitment Limited, who successfully secured the contract, exemplify the type of business well-suited for such opportunities. Although the tender wasn't specially purposed for SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with the capacity to address similar service needs could consider engaging in future tenders within this sector.

## Notice

Supply of Interim Cyber Security Manager for 3 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47d273e6-8098-40af-bcff-78f6df29e067 |
| 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 | 7 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 26 Apr 2026 - 25 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £44,850 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £44,850 |
| 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 | MICHAEL PAGE INTERNATIONAL RECRUITMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79610000 - Placement services of personnel

## Release History

- 7 May 2026 at 14:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47d273e6-8098-40af-bcff-78f6df29e067

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47d273e6-8098-40af-bcff-78f6df29e067
  7th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=1034539256
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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