# GB-Manchester: ACE 688 CCS - Interim Grant Management System

> A sourced UK public sector contract award published by The Arts Council of England.

## Key facts

- Buyer: [The Arts Council of England](/buyers/the-arts-council-of-england/contract-awards)
- Supplier: [Granicus Firmstep Limited](/suppliers/granicus-firmstep/public-sector-contract-awards)
- Award value: £675,000
- Tender value: £675,000
- Award date: 23 September 2025
- Published: 24 October 2025
- Contract start: 28 September 2025
- Contract end: 27 September 2028
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: 0fe162e8-3dfa-4f32-9a3f-930df73a9e2c-869601
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cb91d782-156c-4d2c-b35d-027c8867a014

## 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\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fe162e8-3dfa-4f32-9a3f-930df73a9e2c-869601)