---
title: "Publication of Press Notices for our Planning Applications"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0666c6"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DACORUM BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-10"
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# Publication of Press Notices for our Planning Applications

Buyer: DACORUM BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0666c6

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## Summary

Dacorum Borough Council has successfully completed a procurement process for the "Publication of Press Notices for our Planning Applications," fulfilling a statutory requirement. The procurement was conducted under a direct method, falling below the competition threshold, which led to the award of the contract on 10th March 2026. This contract, active from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028, involves the supply of goods within the publication sector, with an awarded value of £74,674.08 net. The key supplier for this procurement is Iconic Media Group, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in London. The contract is specifically aimed at addressing needs within the UKH2 region. The process was solidified without competition, under the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in publication services for planning applications. With Iconic Media Group already appointed as the supplier, other similar ventures should consider engaging with Dacorum Borough Council for future opportunities either as potential suppliers or collaborators. Firms with expertise in statutory publications, compliance with legal requirements, and service delivery at the sub-central government level would find this tender especially relevant and beneficial for expanding their portfolio. The streamlined procurement method hints at potential future opportunities for direct engagement, especially for SMEs seeking to establish themselves within the local government sector.

## Notice

Publication of Press Notices for our Planning Applications - a statutory requirement

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021543-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £74,674 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DACORUM BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | HEMEL HEMPSTEAD |
| Post town | Hemel Hempstead |
| Postcode | HP1 1DN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH27 South West Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Dacorum |
| Electoral ward | Hemel Hempstead Town |
| Westminster constituency | Hemel Hempstead |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ICONIC MEDIA GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22120000 - Publications

## Release History

- 10 Mar 2026 at 17:32 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021543-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021543-2026
  10th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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