Award

28487 - Haymarket Renewal Subscription 2026-2027

PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL

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Award

17 Apr 2026 at 09:26

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Plymouth City Council, involves the renewal of a subscription service under the title "Haymarket Renewal Subscription 2026-2027." The contract covers access to various online resources, including DCP Online and Planning Resources, for up to 40 users, scheduled for the term from 31st March 2026 to 11th March 2027. This service falls under the subscription services category in the services industry and was procured using a direct method, indicating the process was below the competition threshold. The process is currently in the award stage and was completed without competition, focusing on delivery within the UKK41 region. The contract's gross value amount is £40,005.60, with an option for yearly renewals.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in digital content and service subscriptions. Companies with expertise in managing and providing comprehensive online access bundle services would be well-suited to secure similar contracts in the future. The procurement was awarded to Haymarket Media Group Ltd., a large-scale supplier, highlighting that firms with robust capabilities in large-scale subscription management and delivery stand to gain from such tenders. Engaging with procurement processes like this can bolster growth, especially for companies aiming to expand their portfolio in public sector collaborations within the UK. Additionally, successful execution in such contracts can establish credibility and open pathways for further procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

28487 - Haymarket Renewal Subscription 2026-2027

Notice Description

Annual subscription to DCP Online, COMPASS Online, Planning Resource including: Access for up to 40 user/s. Ungated access to all content Including 25/26 In-Depth Report bundle - for 2026-2027

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0684e7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035028-2026
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
£33,338 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 11 Mar 2027 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
PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH
Postcode
PL1 3BJ
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
St Peter and the Waterfront
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HAYMARKET MEDIA GROUP

Further Information

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