Award

Renewal of annual subscription to DCP Online, COMPASS Online and Planning Resource

HISTORIC ENGLAND

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Award

03 Dec 2025 at 08:34

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by Historic England, involved the renewal of an annual subscription to DCP Online, COMPASS Online, and Planning Resource. Classified under the services category, this procurement was executed using a direct award method, below the threshold without competition, recognising HAYMARKET MEDIA GROUP LTD. as the sole supplier capable of providing the necessary services. The location of the buying organisation is in Swindon, United Kingdom, specifically at The Engine House, SN22EH. This contracting arrangement began with a status update on December 3, 2025, and the contract period spans from January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026. It is essential for businesses to acknowledge this process in the context of the rapidly changing planning landscape and planning case law that is supported by the subscribed resources.

For businesses aiming to grow, engaging with tenders similar to this one can provide avenues for partnering with central government entities such as Historic England. This presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in information systems or technology planning services. Companies that have unique capabilities or proprietary services fitting specific government needs can find significant growth potential by establishing themselves as preferred suppliers, as showcased by HAYMARKET MEDIA GROUP LTD. The opportunity is especially beneficial for enterprises with distinctive offerings, where competition is limited but the service requirement is precise and significant.

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Notice Title

Renewal of annual subscription to DCP Online, COMPASS Online and Planning Resource

Notice Description

This is the organisation's subscription to a resource which allows colleagues to access the most up-to-date material against a rapidly changing planning landscape and across planning case law. Direct award due to this being the only supplier who can provide the service required.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ed8d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079160-2025
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72222200 - Information systems or technology planning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£20,590 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HISTORIC ENGLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement-he@historicengland.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 2EH
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Mannington and Western
Westminster Constituency
Swindon South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HAYMARKET MEDIA GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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