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DCP online, COMPASS online, Planning Resource 2025-2027

DARTFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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04 Sep 2025 at 12:47

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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04 Sep 2025 at 12:36

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Dartford Borough Council has completed a direct procurement process for the contract titled "DCP online, COMPASS online, Planning Resource 2025-2027." This tender falls under the services category, specifically subscription services, and is valued at £58,000 with a gross amount of £69,600, to be provided by Haymarket Media Group Ltd. The procurement method employed was below threshold without competition, and the contract was awarded on 4th September 2025. The service delivery is located in the UKJ4 region of the United Kingdom, and the contract period spans from 5th September 2025 to 31st March 2026, with a possibility of renewal extending up to 31st March 2027. This procurement stage is complete, meaning the contract is presently active and ready for implementation.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in providing digital content services, particularly those specializing in planning and development information systems. Companies like Haymarket Media Group, which excel in offering comprehensive subscription services, are likely to benefit. Such tenders provide business growth prospects by allowing firms to showcase their capacity to deliver essential services to local government bodies. Businesses familiar with the public sector's requirements and possessing the ability to provide timely and updated content are well-positioned to engage in similar procurement projects, thereby expanding their client base and enhancing their market reputation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DCP online, COMPASS online, Planning Resource 2025-2027

Notice Description

This is online content that is required by planning officers and is used daily by all planning officers. This is for officers to reference online date providing best practice advice and case law Appeal decision access service. Online planning news, daily updates on the latest (due to constant changes at present this is necessary for planners now)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05941f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053929-2025
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£58,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£58,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
4 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 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
DARTFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Dartford Borough Council Procurement Team
Contact Email
procurement@dartford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01322 343434

Buyer Location

Locality
DARTFORD
Postcode
DA1 1DR
Post Town
Dartford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Dartford
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Dartford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HAYMARKET MEDIA GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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