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Award

17 Jun 2026 at 13:32

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Doncaster Council, a sub-central government public authority in the United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for a subscription to an online resource. The procurement was conducted directly without competition as it fell below the threshold. The contract was awarded to Haymarket Publishing Services on 6th May 2026, and it is set to remain active until 6th May 2027. The total value of the contract is £30,540 gross, with a net amount of £24,450. The primary industry category for this tender is 'services', specifically focusing on subscription services, with the contracting authority located at the Civic Office, Waterdale in Doncaster.

For businesses looking to expand their presence in the public sector, this tender exemplifies opportunities within the realm of digital subscriptions and online resources. Large-scale suppliers, such as Haymarket Publishing Services, who can offer robust digital service solutions, stand to benefit from such engagements. The direct procurement method indicates the contracting authority's intent for a swift and straightforward acquisition process, bypassing competitive tendering, which could favour well-established suppliers capable of offering specialised services promptly.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Subscription online

Notice Description

Subscription to online resource

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b721
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057172-2026
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
£24,450 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 May 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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 PUBLISHING SERVICES

Further Information

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