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Planning Resource, DCP Online & COMPASS Subscription

THE PLANNING INSPECTORATE

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17 Feb 2025 at 16:12

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Summary of the contracting process

The Planning Inspectorate has awarded a contract titled "Planning Resource, DCP Online & COMPASS Subscription" to Haymarket Media Group Ltd. This procurement consists of providing 315 licences to access essential information and resources for planning professionals. The procurement falls under the 'Subscription services' industry category (CPV: 79980000) and is specifically located in England, United Kingdom. The process has been completed with the contract scheduled to start on 12 April 2025 and end on 11 April 2026. The procurement method used was a direct, single tender action below the threshold, with an overall value of £79,995. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 12 February 2025, and the contract award date on 12 February 2025.

This tender is an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in providing digital and subscription services, especially those catering to professional sectors such as planning and development. SMEs are particularly well-suited to compete for such contracts due to their flexibility and specialised service offerings. By participating in such tenders, businesses can expand their clientele within the public sector, offering tailored resources and gaining recognition for delivering specialised, high-demand services. The Planning Inspectorate’s need for comprehensive and updated information resources will likely stimulate ongoing collaboration and business growth for suitable suppliers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Planning Resource, DCP Online & COMPASS Subscription

Notice Description

315 licences for Inspectors, Knowledge Officers, Operation Support Staff and Press Officers to ensure they are kept informed of developments within the Planning sector and able to search for and obtain old decision letters which have either been referred to by case parties or used by Inspectors for training and knowledge when carrying out similar cases themselves. Planning Resource an online independent information resource for planning professionals in the UK, collating information from across Haymarket Media Group's built environment team including Planning, Development Control Practice (DCP Online) and COMPASS appeals database. Updated daily, the site provides planning professionals with essential news, analysis, appeals, policy, data and reference guides. Users can also subscribe to daily email bulletins. It also includes monthly digital edition of Planning's Appeals and Legal Casebooks. Each issue includes: Key ministerial and inspector's decisions summarised, The latest court cases summarised, Expert commentary on appeal and court decisions of particular significance. COMPASS provides a sophisticated database of planning appeals; each appeal is fully indexed with a comprehensive description and the associated full text decision. Appeal coverage is comprehensive from 1985 to present to include: Every Secretary of State call in and recovered appeal, all Inquiries and every hearing and selected written reps which are chosen based on a wide range of criteria including those of a particular legal interest, noteworthy content and development types.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-31102408-34e1-419d-bc9d-a0874f061303
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d64aa58-b87d-4459-bcd4-dd8b44e998b1
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£79,995 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£79,995 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
11 Apr 2025 - 11 Apr 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE PLANNING INSPECTORATE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 6PN
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Lawrence Hill
Westminster Constituency
Bristol East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HAYMARKET MEDIA GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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