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title: "ACE 1046 DAC - Programme Management Services - English Library Insights (ELI) Database and Discovery"
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# ACE 1046 DAC - Programme Management Services - English Library Insights (ELI) Database and Discovery

Buyer: ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05db09

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Arts Council England, situated in Manchester, involved the programme management services for the English Library Insights (ELI) Database and Discovery. This project falls under the services category, specifically project management consultancy services, with Jink Management Limited awarded the contract. The procurement utilised the direct method, classified as a below-threshold process without competition. The contract was signed on 24th October 2025, and it commenced on 27th October 2025, to run until 30th January 2026, with a possible extension of up to eight months. The total contract value is GBP 79,200, including taxes.

This tender provides excellent opportunities for businesses specialising in programme management and library insights services to engage with a central government public authority. Given the nature of the project and its alignment with strategic goals, companies with a background in delivering measurable value to governmental and library sectors are well-suited to compete. Jink Management Limited, a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME), exemplifies the type of business that can successfully leverage this tender to achieve growth. The contract's focus on aligning with strategic goals highlights potential for delivering impactful solutions, fostering long-term collaboration with public authorities like the Arts Council England.

## Notice

ACE 1046 DAC - Programme Management Services - English Library Insights (ELI) Database and Discovery To lead the planning, prioritisation, mobilisation, and delivery of the English Library Insights programme, ensuring alignment with ACE's strategic goals and delivering measurable value to ACE stakeholders, library services, and the wider sector. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=992258931

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071289-2025 |
| 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 | 5 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 27 Oct 2025 - 30 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £66,000 |

## 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 | JINK MANAGEMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services

## Release History

- 5 Nov 2025 at 14:05 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071289-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071289-2025
  5th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=992258931
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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