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title: "Futures Literacy in Practice Training"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060cff"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND"
published: "2026-01-23"
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# Futures Literacy in Practice Training

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

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## Summary

The Arts Council of England has conducted a procurement process titled "Futures Literacy in Practice Training," under the legal framework of UKPGA 2023/54. This contract involved conducting a pilot training programme aimed at empowering strategic foresight. The procurement process used a direct method, below threshold and without competition, and is categorized under training services. The contract was signed on 17th October 2025, with a period spanning from 20th October 2025 to 13th March 2026. The procurement stage is now at the Award and Contract stage, with the successful supplier being Shared Intelligence Limited, located in London. The location for service delivery is specified as the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in training services, particularly those capable of delivering strategic foresight programmes. Businesses with experience in public sector services and a focus on arts and cultural knowledge would be well-suited to compete for similar opportunities. Service providers equipped to meet the needs of central government bodies, like The Arts Council of England, could find this type of contract beneficial for establishing a foothold or expanding their presence within the public sector, particularly in the fields of education and strategic development. The straightforward, non-competitive procurement method may appeal to small and medium-sized enterprises that align with the council's objectives and have the capability to respond efficiently.

## Notice

Contract for services conducting a pilot training programme titled Futures Literacy in Practice: Empowering Strategic Foresight in Arts Council England To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1008723437

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006052-2026 |
| 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 | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 19 Oct 2025 - 13 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £18,333 |

## 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 | SHARED INTELLIGENCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 23 Jan 2026 at 10:05 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006052-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006052-2026
  23rd January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1008723437
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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