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Accuris Subscription 2026-29

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED

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01 Apr 2026 at 12:19

Summary of the contracting process

National Highways Limited, based in Birmingham, has completed the procurement process for a services contract titled "Accuris Subscription 2026-29." This contract is aimed at a subscription to the Accuris library encompassing technical standards and regulations, with associated industry category denoted by procurement code CPV 79980000. The procurement, conducted without competition and below the threshold, has been awarded to Allium UK Holdings Ltd. The contract initiated on the 1st of April 2026 and will run from the 1st of May 2026 until the 30th of April 2029, handling a value just over £136,000 gross. The buyer operates under the public authority central government classification, highlighting a centralised procurement mechanism.

This completed tender highlights a prospect for businesses involved in or seeking to expand within the domain of subscription services, particularly those specialising in technical standards and regulatory libraries. Allium UK Holdings Ltd, a large-scale supplier located in Bracknell, emerged successful in securing the contract, demonstrating suitability for suppliers obtaining direct procurement opportunities absent of competitive bidding. Businesses equipped to manage large contract supplies in a service category akin to this may find lucrative growth prospects in similar future tenders issued by central government authorities like National Highways Limited.

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Notice Title

Accuris Subscription 2026-29

Notice Description

Subscription to the Accuris library of technical standards and regulations

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067abb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030359-2026
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
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£114,038 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20263 days ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 6GA
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALLIUM UK HOLDINGS

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