---
title: "Short term extension of Artsmart System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04fc98"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04fc98.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND"
published: "2025-04-03"
---

# Short term extension of Artsmart System

Buyer: THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04fc98

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## Summary

The Arts Council of England, based in Manchester, has completed the procurement process for the "Short term extension of Artsmart System," categorised under computer support services in the public authority sub-central government sector. The contract was awarded on 3 April 2025, with a start date of 1 May 2025 and an end date of 30 November 2025. This procurement was conducted through a direct procurement method, below the threshold without competition, and the contracted supplier is BCN Group, also located in Manchester. The total contract value is £19,584 GBP.

This tender, designed to facilitate the transference of the Artsmark system to the Arts Council's internal team, offers substantial growth opportunities for SMEs specialising in IT support and computer services. Businesses in this sector can benefit from engaging with public authorities for short-term projects that may lead to long-term collaborations. The contract awarded to BCN Group reflects suitability for companies with similar profiles, particularly those capable of providing reliable and efficient computer support services to government bodies.

## Notice

6 month extension of current support contract to cover transference of Artsmark to ACE Internal team. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=938993929

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012773-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 May 2025 - 30 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £19,584 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | BCN GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72610000 - Computer support services

## Release History

- 3 Apr 2025 at 11:05 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012773-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012773-2025
  3rd April 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=938993929
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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