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title: "ACE 614 ITT - Framework Of Financial Advisors For Arts And Culture Repayable Finance"
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# ACE 614 ITT - Framework Of Financial Advisors For Arts And Culture Repayable Finance

Buyer: ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ac1527b1-c534-45dc-b100-33a08baa1efa

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## Summary

Arts Council England has completed the procurement process for a Framework of Financial Advisors to support the administration of the Cultural Recovery Fund loans programme. The tender, titled "ACE 614 ITT - Framework Of Financial Advisors For Arts And Culture Repayable Finance," falls under the accounting services industry category (CPV code 79211000). The project aims to provide an independent and impartial review of borrower organisations and their financial models. The open procedure tender was awarded on 20th February 2025, with a contract period from 24th February 2025 to 23rd February 2027. This opportunity was available to businesses in the UK, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and globally. The total value of the contract is GBP 166,666.67.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs in the financial advisory and accounting sectors. Companies with expertise in financial analysis and modelling, especially those familiar with the arts and culture sectors, are well-suited to leverage this contract. The awarded supplier, Festivals and Events International Ltd, will benefit from the consistent demand for financial reviews and advisory services over the contract period, offering stability and potential for long-term collaboration with Arts Council England and the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS).

## Notice

Arts Council England are conducting a Procurement for a Framework of Financial Advisors to support with the administration of the Cultural Recovery Fund loans programme. As part of the government's response to the Covid 19 crisis, the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) made 37 loans to arts and culture organisations, investing PS250 million. DCMS are the Lender for the loans, and Arts Council acts as their loan agent. A dedicated repayable finance team manages the day-to-day responsibility of the loan book management, monitoring, and reporting. From time to time, ACE requires an independent and impartial review of a borrower organisation and its financial model to support our decisions regarding their loans - referred to as Financial Advisors.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4eba889b-5e1c-42da-827d-c6322f8747b6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 24 Feb 2025 - 23 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £166,666 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £166,666 |
| 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 | FESTIVALS AND EVENTS INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79211000 - Accounting services

## Release History

- 5 Mar 2025 at 15:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4eba889b-5e1c-42da-827d-c6322f8747b6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4eba889b-5e1c-42da-827d-c6322f8747b6
  5th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=931466015
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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