---
title: "DgP - IHS membership 2026-2027"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064f1a"
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published: "2026-02-24"
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# DgP - IHS membership 2026-2027

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064f1a

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has completed the procurement process titled "DgP - IHS membership 2026-2027," focussed on the Membership organisation services category. This procurement allows Defra's DgP Technical Services to access up-to-date British standards, construction regulations, and technical guidance to reinforce assurance across various domains, including maintenance, construction, and sustainability within Defra’s science estate. The contract spans from 14th March 2026 to 13th March 2027, with the contract having been signed on 9th February 2026. Located in London, Defra operates under public authority - central government, applying a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition.

This procurement provides extensive business growth opportunities by offering comprehensive industry standards and regulatory guidance from over 400 publishers, which can be crucial for businesses involved in construction, compliance, or related technical services. It is particularly beneficial for large-scale enterprises that can provide detailed technical documentation services, although SMEs have the opportunity to present their expertise too. Businesses seeking to expand their portfolio in providing technical membership services could significantly benefit by aligning with the innovative and regulatory requirements of modern technologies reflected in this contract.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016472-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 14 Mar 2026 - 13 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £13,788 |
| Contracts value | £13,788 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active, Pending |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ACCURIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98100000 - Membership organisation services

## Release History

- 24 Feb 2026 at 13:15 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016472-2026
- 12 Feb 2026 at 13:50 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012915-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016472-2026
  24th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012915-2026
  12th February 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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