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title: "GB-Manchester: ACE 688 CCS - Interim Grant Management System"
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buyer: "THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND"
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# GB-Manchester: ACE 688 CCS - Interim Grant Management System

Buyer: THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cb91d782-156c-4d2c-b35d-027c8867a014

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## Summary

The Arts Council of England, located in Manchester, has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "GB-Manchester: ACE 688 CCS - Interim Grant Management System." This procurement was for the provision of grant management software and associated services, including development, maintenance, and support. The procurement falls under the category of "Software package and information systems" with delivery in multiple locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and the United Kingdom. The contract was awarded using a call off under the Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6285 and spans a period from 28th September 2025 to 27th September 2028. The procurement was in the award stage as of 24th October 2025, with a contract value of £675,000 awarded to Granicus Firmstep Limited.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses operating in the software development and implementation sector, particularly those with expertise in grant management systems. Large businesses with the capacity to deliver comprehensive software solutions, including maintenance and support services, are particularly well-suited. The opportunity was designed to leverage the Crown Commercial Services Back Office Software 2 framework, and although it was not specifically targeted at SMEs or VCSEs, those capable of fulfilling similar framework agreements may find related opportunities beneficial for entering or expanding within the public sector software domain.

## Notice

Provision of grant management software and associated development, maintenance and support services Additional information: Call off contract under Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6285 Back Office Software 2 for 12 months with two options to extend the contract each for up to 12 months. Maximum potential contract term is 3 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fe162e8-3dfa-4f32-9a3f-930df73a9e2c |
| 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 | 24 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 27 Sep 2025 - 27 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £675,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £675,000 |
| 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 | GRANICUS FIRMSTEP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 24 Oct 2025 at 15:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fe162e8-3dfa-4f32-9a3f-930df73a9e2c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fe162e8-3dfa-4f32-9a3f-930df73a9e2c
  24th October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=989621597
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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