---
title: "ACE 1073 DAC - Let's Create Peer Learning community networking hub"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066da1"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-066da1.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND"
published: "2026-03-18"
---

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

Buyer: THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066da1

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024622-2026 |
| 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 | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £43,161 |

## 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 | HIVEBRITE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79980000 - Subscription services

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2026 at 13:40 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024622-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024622-2026
  18th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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