---
title: "Pay Premium Access subscription"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060ca3"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-060ca3.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND"
published: "2026-01-22"
---

# Pay Premium Access subscription

Buyer: THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060ca3

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## Summary

The Arts Council of England has completed a procurement process titled "Pay Premium Access subscription", aimed at acquiring up-to-date salary market data and job evaluation systems over five years. This contract falls under the services category, specifically involving personnel services, and is significant to the Manchester region. The procurement utilised the direct method below the threshold, without competition, and has progressed to the award stage. Kornferry UK Ltd, a large supplier based in London, was appointed as the supplier on 6th January 2026, with the contract officially commencing on 8th January 2026 and extending until 8th January 2031. The total value of the contract is £32,670, exclusive of VAT.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in HR consultancy, market data analysis, and job evaluation systems. Organisations capable of offering comprehensive personnel services could find substantial growth potential through similar contracts. While this procurement was carried out directly without competition, understanding the needs of public authorities like The Arts Council of England may position businesses favourably for future opportunities, particularly those able to offer innovative and efficient solutions in personnel management and evaluation services within the UK.

## Notice

Provision of up to date salary market data and job evaluation systems across a five year period. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1008593292

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005917-2026 |
| 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 | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 8 Jan 2026 - 8 Jan 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £32,670 |

## 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 | KORNFERRY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79630000 - Personnel services except placement and supply services

## Release History

- 22 Jan 2026 at 16:05 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005917-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005917-2026
  22nd January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1008593292
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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