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DgP - IHS membership 2025-26

DEFRA

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05 Mar 2025 at 21:37

Summary of the contracting process

Defra has completed the procurement process for the "DgP - IHS membership 2025-26" contract, which falls under the industry category of miscellaneous membership organisations services (CPV 98130000). This procurement was conducted using a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold. The tender was awarded to Accuris for a value of GBP 12,640.67, covering the period from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026. The project's delivery addresses are located in the South East region of the United Kingdom, postal codes KT15 3NB and around Reading, RG1 8DQ. The procurement stage is at the award stage, with the award having been published on March 5, 2025, and the contract award date being February 7, 2025.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses involved in providing membership services related to construction regulations, standards, and technical advice, particularly those with a focus on British Standards. Although this tender has been completed, similar future opportunities could be ideal for businesses with expertise in construction project management tools, engineering, design, and industry advancements. Companies that provide comprehensive guidance documentation and stay current with construction regulations would be well-suited to compete for such tenders, although this particular opportunity did not cater to SMEs or VCSEs specifically.

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Notice Title

DgP - IHS membership 2025-26

Notice Description

IHS membership for March 2025 to March 2026 for British Standards and guidance documentation. Membership provides access to current construction regulations, construction standards, technical advice, construction project management tools, and industry news on building, engineering, design, and construction processes.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-204b483b-75e0-44fe-8edb-0490a0214322
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e575a1b-ce7d-4866-b350-d91eb295ac79
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98130000 - Miscellaneous membership organisations services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,640 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,640 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG1 8DQ
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Reading
Electoral Ward
Thames
Westminster Constituency
Reading Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACCURIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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