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title: "GB-Manchester: 513 ACE STA - Artsmark Business System Developments and Support Services"
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# GB-Manchester: 513 ACE STA - Artsmark Business System Developments and Support Services

Buyer: ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f4f0a8ba-ea19-4eab-93a9-05da2256c5c7

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## Summary

The Arts Council England has awarded a contract for the development and support services of the ArtSMART business system. The contract, titled '513 ACE STA - Artsmark Business System Developments and Support Services,' was procured via the Crown Commercial Service G Cloud framework and has a value of £44,400.75. The tender period ended on 26th April 2023, and the contract period is set to start on 1st May 2023 till 30th April 2024. The buying organisation is Arts Council England, located in Manchester, United Kingdom, and the main procurement category is services.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses involved in business transaction and personal business software packages to compete. Businesses that can offer system development and support services tailored to the arts sector would be well-suited to bid for this opportunity. With a focus on supporting arts organisations through system enhancements, suitable businesses can contribute to the efficient management of processes from registration to award, helping grow their business in a niche market segment.

## Notice

513 ACE STA - Artsmark Business System Developments and Support Services Development of the ArtSMART business system (manages all processes from registration to award) and 12-month support contract (essential updates and maintenance). Procured via Crown Commercial Service G Cloud framework - direct award.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74aaa787-b418-4b91-977d-9134f213657a |
| 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 | 11 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Apr 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Apr 2023 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2023 - 30 Apr 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £44,400 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £44,400 |
| 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 | CLOUD2 LIMITED PART OF BCN GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48400000 - Business transaction and personal business software package

## Release History

- 11 May 2023 at 13:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74aaa787-b418-4b91-977d-9134f213657a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74aaa787-b418-4b91-977d-9134f213657a
  11th May 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=780939763
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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