---
title: "Provision of Expert Digital Advice re Business Continuity"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060cd5"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND"
published: "2026-01-22"
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# Provision of Expert Digital Advice re Business Continuity

Buyer: THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060cd5

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## Summary

The procurement process led by The Arts Council of England, located in Manchester, involved the provision of expert digital advice concerning business continuity. This was classified under the services category, specifically systems and technical consultancy services. The procurement was conducted via a direct method, below threshold, without competition, resulting in a contract award to Magellan Point Limited. The contract was signed on 5 August 2025, and it covered the period from 1 September 2025 to 31 December 2025, with a gross contract value of £73,440. The award stage was completed with active status as per the latest update on 22 January 2026.

This tender presents growth opportunities for SMEs specialising in digital consultancy services, particularly those focused on business continuity and system restoration. The direct procurement approach without competition indicates a preference for established relationships and perhaps a need for specialised expertise readily available from known suppliers. Businesses with a track record in technical consultancy and an ability to deliver swift and efficient improvements in business continuity services would find such contracts particularly advantageous.

## Notice

Advice, assurance and deliverables relating to business continuity matters on system unavailability and activities required for the restoration of BAU digital services. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1008614146

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005989-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £61,200 |

## 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 | MAGELLAN POINT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

## Release History

- 22 Jan 2026 at 19:05 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005989-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005989-2026
  22nd January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1008614146
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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