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DgP - IHS membership 2026-2027

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

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12 Feb 2026 at 13:50

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), located in London, is the buying organisation for the contract titled "DgP - IHS membership 2026-2027". This procurement falls within the "Membership organisation services" category in the services sector and covers technical documentation essential for Defra's science estate. The procurement stage is the award phase, and the contract period spans from 14th March 2026 to 13th March 2027. A transparency notice was published on 12th February 2026, with a future signature date milestone set for 2nd March 2026. The procurement method applied was direct procurement below the threshold without competition.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in membership organisation services, particularly those providing access to technical documentation and compliance knowledge. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of offering these services would be well-positioned to compete, although the procurement was carried out without competition for Accuris, a large supplier already involved. By engaging in similar procurement processes, businesses can expand their reach into public sector contracts and foster strong networks within government organisations like Defra, enhancing their market presence and growth potential.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DgP - IHS membership 2026-2027

Notice Description

IHS membership provides access to up-to-date British Standards, construction regulations, technical guidance, and industry information. This supports DgP Technical Services in delivering assurance across maintenance, construction, design, compliance, innovation, risk management, and sustainability for Defra's science estate. The platform offers a single, comprehensive source for current standards and guidance, helping the team stay aligned with legislation and emerging technologies. IHS (Accuris) aggregates content from over 400 publishers, ensuring broad coverage of essential technical documentation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064f1a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012915-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98100000 - Membership organisation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£13,788 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
14 Mar 2026 - 13 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
themba.thadzi@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACCURIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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