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IHS Online Construction 12 x Months Licence Subscription (2025-26

VALUATION OFFICE AGENCY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

22 Jul 2025 at 10:28

Award

22 Jul 2025 at 10:13

Award

22 Jul 2025 at 09:54

Summary of the contracting process

The Valuation Office Agency (VOA), a central government public authority based in London, has finalised a contract for a twelve-month licence subscription to the IHS Online Construction portal, covering the period from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2026. This procurement process, carried out through a direct method without competition, fell below the threshold and has thus been awarded to Allium UK Holding Limited (Accuris). The contract, which aims to provide the Built Environment and Mineral Surveyors Team with access to industry standards and legislation within the building and construction sector, is valued at £14,816.05 (net of VAT) and supports the industry's need for up-to-date technical information.

This tender presents growth opportunities particularly for large businesses capable of providing specialised subscription services in the engineering, construction, and building sectors. Companies like Accuris, which are adept at providing online platforms for industry standards, are suitable candidates for such contracts. By engaging in these opportunities, businesses can enhance their portfolios and gain vital experience in government procurement, additionally benefiting from the continuous requirement for technical information services by public bodies and agencies. The awarded contract highlights the potential business prospects within government departments for solutions that streamline access to critical industry data and compliance resources.

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Notice Title

IHS Online Construction 12 x Months Licence Subscription (2025-26

Notice Description

****Awarded contract****this means that the contract has been awarded to a supplier and is being published for transparency purposes only. The VOA has a requirement to purchase 12 x months annual subscription to the IHS (Information Handling Service) Online Construction portal. IHS is an intranet based portal for industry standards and publications providing information and insight into building, construction and engineering. Access to the latest technical information standards and legislation is required to support the VOA BEAMS (Built Environment and Mineral Surveyors) Team.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05638b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041910-2025
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
Large

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
£14,816 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£14,816 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
VALUATION OFFICE AGENCY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@voa.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALLIUM UK HOLDING LIMITED (ACCURIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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