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title: "Power Platform and D365 CE support services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e1e1"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND"
published: "2025-11-14"
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# Power Platform and D365 CE support services

Buyer: THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e1e1

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## Summary

The Arts Council of England, situated in Manchester, UK, has recently completed a procurement process for the provision of Power Platform and Dynamics 365 CE support services. This contract was awarded under the category of computer-related services, with the primary objective being to bolster the Council's technology platforms through expert-level support and guidance. The procurement process, initiated as a direct award below the threshold, was completed on 14th November 2025, with the contracting period spanning from 15th September 2025 to 15th January 2026. The entire project was valued at £78,000 gross, reflecting a commitment to enhancing the performance and scalability of their digital solutions.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses offering specialised IT consultancy services, particularly those adept in managing and optimising Microsoft technologies. The contract was awarded to CloudFirst Advisory & Consulting Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Harrow, UK, highlighting the Arts Council's inclination towards engaging nimble and specialised partners capable of delivering targeted, high-quality technical support. Companies with a robust background in providing architectural guidance and technical leadership in software environments akin to Dynamics 365 CE and Power Platform could greatly benefit from participating in such opportunities to expand their presence in the public sector.

## Notice

Provision of expert services to support the ACE Power Platform and Dynamics 365 environment. The engagement will focus on delivering technical leadership, support, Mentoring team and architectural guidance to ensure ACE solutions are scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=994544022

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074143-2025 |
| 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 | 14 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 14 Sep 2025 - 15 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £65,000 |

## 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 | CLOUDFIRST ADVISORY & CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72500000 - Computer-related services

## Release History

- 14 Nov 2025 at 16:05 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074143-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074143-2025
  14th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=994544022
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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