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title: "GB-Manchester: ACE 680 STA"
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buyer: "THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND"
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# GB-Manchester: ACE 680 STA

Buyer: THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c2f260f7-5970-4bc2-b034-69da6ee86223

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## Summary

The Arts Council of England has finalised the procurement process for the "GB-Manchester: ACE 680 STA" project, which pertains to the evaluation framework for Round 4 of the Cultural Development Fund. This project falls under the financial consultancy services category and involves various delivery locations, including British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, the United Kingdom, and the rest of the world. The procurement stage is now complete, with Steer ED being awarded the contract, valued at £29,066. The contract period runs from 3rd February 2025 to 29th August 2025, following the tender period which ended on 29th January 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in financial consultancy services, especially those with the capability to operate on a global scale. While the contract was awarded to a large-scale organisation, businesses of similar size and expertise, particularly those familiar with the cultural and financial sectors, would have been well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in such public procurement processes can foster business growth, providing valuable experience and enhancing credentials within the industry.

## Notice

Evaluation Framework for Round 4 of the Cultural Development Fund

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de996588-fb64-4297-ad05-cad12371bc3a |
| 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 | 19 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Feb 2025 - 29 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £29,066 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £29,066 |
| 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 | STEER ED |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2025 at 16:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de996588-fb64-4297-ad05-cad12371bc3a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de996588-fb64-4297-ad05-cad12371bc3a
  19th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=927641487
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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