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title: "GB-Manchester: ACE 700 CCS - Rapid Prototyping"
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# GB-Manchester: ACE 700 CCS - Rapid Prototyping

Buyer: THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ef58d34e-de8c-47db-afd7-7345bba5ed46

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## Summary

Commissioned by The Arts Council of England, the procurement process titled "GB-Manchester: ACE 700 CCS - Rapid Prototyping" falls within the industry category of IT services, including consulting, software development, internet, and support. This tender, with a value of £79,800 GBP, sought expertise for the rapid prototyping of a FAQ/Knowledge hub to enhance the Developing Your Creative Practice (DYCP) fund. The process concluded successfully at the award stage, with TPX Impact Ltd selected as the supplier. The contract period spanned from 23rd February to 24th April 2026, with operations to be executed across various global locations, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for large-scale IT service providers specialising in rapid prototyping and iterative development models. Companies with a focus on creative software solutions and grant-making application development may find this contract beneficial to expand their service offerings and establish themselves in the public sector. By being involved in developing prototypes with real guidance content, businesses can showcase their ability to innovate and adapt, likely appealing to organisations looking to refine and advance their creative practice support infrastructure. The Arts Council of England's choice for this tender underlines the potential for IT services providers to foster impactful collaborations with public institutions.

## Notice

Develop a working prototype of the FAQ/ Knowledge hub, using real guidance content, using rapid prototyping and test and learn support model for the upcoming round of Developing Your Creative Practice (DYCP) fund. Provide expertise to prototype these solutions and iterate to provide learnings to the in-house team for future of grant making application development.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1745bcd2-11bf-4679-a411-8f5014b04448 |
| 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 | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Feb 2026 - 24 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £79,800 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £79,800 |
| 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 | TPX IMPACT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2026 at 13:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1745bcd2-11bf-4679-a411-8f5014b04448

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1745bcd2-11bf-4679-a411-8f5014b04448
  18th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=1022669509
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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