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CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL

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21 May 2026 at 08:31

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Doncaster Council, acting as a sub-central government public authority, has completed a contracting process for the provision of online subscription services. This procurement was executed through a direct method, falling below the threshold without competition. The contract, valued at £30,540 gross, commenced on 7th May 2026 and is set to conclude on 6th May 2027. The geographical focus of this procurements contract is within the UKE31 region of the United Kingdom. Haymarket Media Group Ltd has been awarded the contract to deliver these services, which are categorised under the 'services' industry with a specific focus on subscription services.

This procurement presents opportunities primarily for large-scale businesses specialising in digital content and subscription models. As the contract was awarded directly without competition, it is crucial for businesses to engage proactively with public authorities to be considered for similar opportunities in future tender processes. Companies that have expertise in delivering subscription-based services, especially within public sector frameworks, will find contracts such as these beneficial for business development and growth. Participating in such procurements can lead to increased visibility and the potential for further public sector collaborations.

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Notice Title

Subscription online

Notice Description

Subscription to online resource

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069e70
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046781-2026
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
£25,450 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
7 May 2026 - 6 May 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
CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
DONCASTER
Postcode
DN1 3BU
Post Town
Doncaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE35 Doncaster
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Doncaster
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Doncaster Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HAYMARKET MEDIA GROUP

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