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ACE 1073 DAC - Let's Create Peer Learning community networking hub

THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND

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18 Mar 2026 at 13:40

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Arts Council of England recently concluded a procurement process titled "ACE 1073 DAC - Let's Create Peer Learning community networking hub," focusing on the subscription services sector. This contract, valued at approximately £43,161 GBP, was awarded to Hivebrite UK Ltd. The procurement process was conducted directly and below threshold, without competition, indicating a streamlined approach for services within the arts sector. Located in Manchester, UK, with key dates including the signing of the contract on 18 February 2026, the contract will be active from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029. The process is now completed with the contract in effect, potentially influencing regional community networking initiatives.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in subscription and networking services to partner with governmental authorities in fostering innovation and growth within community frameworks. Enterprises similar to Hivebrite UK Ltd, especially those classified as SMEs focusing on service delivery over products, are poised to benefit from such procurement processes managed by public authorities like the Arts Council. Engaging in these sectors encourages expanding business networks, increasing visibility in the services sector, and leveraging experience with projects funded by central government authorities. This creates a prosperous path for similar businesses aiming to align with community-centric projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ACE 1073 DAC - Let's Create Peer Learning community networking hub

Notice Description

ACE 1073 DAC - Subscription for Let's Create Peer Learning community networking hub

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066da1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024622-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£43,161 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 1FN
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HIVEBRITE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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