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title: "ACE 1004 DAC - Creativity Collaboratives EDI Consultant"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05481a"
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# ACE 1004 DAC - Creativity Collaboratives EDI Consultant

Buyer: ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05481a

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## Summary

The procurement process for "ACE 1004 DAC - Creativity Collaboratives EDI Consultant" was conducted by Arts Council England, a sub-central government public authority located in Manchester, UK. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically equal opportunities consultancy services. It involved a direct method below threshold without competition. Completed on 12th June 2025, the contract was awarded to Spotlight Inclusion Ltd. The strategic delivery plan project commenced on 16th April 2025 and is scheduled to conclude by 31st July 2025, with an option for a six-month extension until 31st January 2026. The contract is valued at £20,000 GBP gross.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for growth for businesses with expertise in equal opportunities consultancy, especially those familiar with the educational sector. Given the nature of the project, consulting firms, particularly small to medium enterprises like Spotlight Inclusion Ltd, positioned within the United Kingdom, are well-suited to meet the requirements. Companies looking to expand their portfolio in consultancy services in the arts and education sectors will find contracts like this beneficial, with potential for developing long-term partnerships with key public institutions such as the Arts Council England.

## Notice

ACE 1004 DAC - Creativity Collaboratives EDI Consultant Commission of a consultant with knowledge and experience of how EDI are positioned and addressed in schools, to work with ACE and the 6 school networks in this programme to propose and produce a strategic delivery plan for the period (April 2025 - July 2026). To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=958567791

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032101-2025 |
| 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 | 12 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 16 Apr 2025 - 31 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £16,666 |

## Status

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

## 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 | SPOTLIGHT INCLUSION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98200000 - Equal opportunities consultancy services

## Release History

- 12 Jun 2025 at 18:05 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032101-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032101-2025
  12th June 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=958567791
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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