---
title: "ACE 1053 DAC - Access Pay Bank Verification for Applicants (business continuity)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05db6d"
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published: "2025-11-05"
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# ACE 1053 DAC - Access Pay Bank Verification for Applicants (business continuity)

Buyer: ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05db6d

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract "ACE 1053 DAC - Access Pay Bank Verification for Applicants (business continuity)" was conducted by Arts Council England, a central government authority located in Manchester, UK. The process, categorised under banking services, aimed at establishing a system for verifying funding applicant bank details efficiently to support business continuity plans. This procurement move was carried out using a direct procurement method below threshold, without competition. The contract has been awarded to Access Systems (UK) Limited, starting from 16 August 2025 and potentially extending until 15 August 2027, with an annual renewal option. The contract has a gross value of £12,600 GBP.

This contract presents a growth opportunity particularly for large-scale businesses specialising in banking or financial services who may look to engage in similar future projects. Businesses that provide robust financial verification systems could benefit from partnerships with organisations like Arts Council England. The contract supports the strategic goal of ensuring swift and reliable verification processes, providing a model for innovation in government procurement services, especially for those geared towards implementing technological solutions within the public sector.

## Notice

ACE 1053 DAC - Access Pay Bank Verification for Applicants (business continuity) A system for verifying funding applicant bank details at speed due to business continuity plans To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=992327163

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071432-2025 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 15 Aug 2025 - 15 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £10,500 |

## 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 | ACCESS SYSTEMS (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66110000 - Banking services

## Release History

- 5 Nov 2025 at 19:05 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071432-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071432-2025
  5th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=992327163
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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