GB-Manchester: ACE 688 CCS - Interim Grant Management System
About This Opportunity
GB-Manchester: ACE — services contract awarded in United Kingdom by The Arts Council of England. Awarded to Granicus Firmstep Limited (GBP 675K, Sep 2025).
This is a services contract in the information and communication technology and finance and banking sectors, with a focus on Software and Financial Regulation. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 675,000.
Published through UK Contracts Finder, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the information and communication technology sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.
Description
Provision of grant management software and associated development, maintenance and support services
Additional information: Call off contract under Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6285 Back Office Software 2 for 12 months with two options to extend the contract each for up to 12 months. Maximum potential contract term is 3 years.. CPV: Software package and information systems (48000000). Procedure: Not specified
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from UK Contracts Finder and was originally published on October 24, 2025. Last refreshed 8 days ago. Reference: BIP989621597. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About The Arts Council of England
The Arts Council of England has issued 28 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 0 currently open and 27 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in General Supplies & Services, Information & Communication Technology, and Finance & Banking. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK Contracts Finder and UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: June 12, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
Is this tender still open?
No — the contract has already been awarded to Granicus Firmstep Limited. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by The Arts Council of England in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Services contract in the Information & Communication Technology sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
How much was the contract awarded for?
Granicus Firmstep Limited was awarded the contract for £675,000. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
Visit UK Contracts Finder to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference BIP989621597 when communicating with the contracting authority.
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