Award

Online access to The Planning Bundle (combining DCP Online(all things planning), Compass Online (Appeal decisions) and Planning Resource, including In Depth reports

NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL

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Award

05 Jun 2025 at 14:01

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

North Somerset Council has completed the procurement process for "Online access to The Planning Bundle" encompassing DCP Online, Compass Online, and Planning Resource. This initiative falls under the services category, specifically within the technical planning services industry, and was conducted using a direct procurement method below the competition threshold. The contract, awarded to Haymarket Media Group, commenced on 1st May 2025 and will conclude on 30th April 2026. The contract value is £25,965, with gross amounts totalling £31,158. The procurement focused on providing essential planning resources and tools within the UKK12 region, specifically, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for organisations specialising in technical planning services and digital solutions. Large-scale businesses experienced in designing or managing online platforms dedicated to planning resources would find themselves suitably positioned to develop offerings aligned with this contract's requirements. Engaging with government councils like North Somerset Council could facilitate increased visibility and substantial future collaborations within the public sector procurement landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Online access to The Planning Bundle (combining DCP Online(all things planning), Compass Online (Appeal decisions) and Planning Resource, including In Depth reports

Notice Description

DCP Online is the ultimate guide to the planning process and guides you through all the factors involved in seeking and making decisions on planning applications. Compass Online is a fully searchable and indexed database of planning appeals. In Depth reports secure an even greater arsenal of cutting-edge reports, exclusive content, and transformative tools.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0543c7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030308-2025
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71356400 - Technical planning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,965 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20259 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.contracts@n-somerset.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WESTON-SUPER-MARE, NORTH SOMERSET
Postcode
BS23 1UJ
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK61 North Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
North Somerset
Electoral Ward
Weston-super-Mare Central
Westminster Constituency
Weston-super-Mare

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HAYMARKET MEDIA GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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