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DgP - IHS membership 2026-2027

  • DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

UK5: Transparency notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types

Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-012915

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-064f1a

Published 12 February 2026, 1:50pm



Scope

Description

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.


Contract 1. DgP - IHS membership 2026-2027

Supplier

Contract value

  • £13,788.66 excluding VAT
  • £16,546.39 including VAT

Below the relevant threshold

Earliest date the contract will be signed

2 March 2026

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 14 March 2026 to 13 March 2027
  • 1 year

Main procurement category

Services

CPV classifications

  • 98100000 - Membership organisation services

Participation

Particular suitability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)


Procedure

Procedure type

Below threshold - without competition


Supplier

Accuris

The Capitol Building Oldbury Bracknell

Bracknell

RG128FZ

United Kingdom

Region: UKJ11 - Berkshire

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No

Contract 1. DgP - IHS membership 2026-2027


Contracting authority

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNBD-3289-CDGX

Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street

London

SW1P 4DF

United Kingdom

Region: UKI32 - Westminster

Organisation type: Public authority - central government