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Planning Resource DCP Online Compass Subscription

PLANNING INSPECTORATE

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20 Feb 2026 at 09:13

Award

19 Feb 2026 at 11:35

Summary of the contracting process

The Planning Inspectorate, a central government public authority based in Bristol, United Kingdom, is concluding a procurement process for a subscription service titled "Planning Resource DCP Online Compass Subscription." This service, specifically catering to the planning industry, involves digital access to planning legislation and appeals databases. The procurement method is direct and below threshold, proceeding without competition. The contract commenced on 12 April 2026 and is set to end on 11 April 2027, with an award date of 19 February 2026. The allocated budget is £85,950, covering service provision across multiple UK regions.

This procurement presents ample opportunities for businesses in the digital information services sector, particularly those specialising in subscription services for professional and expert use. Companies adept in delivering secure, digital access platforms would be well-positioned to compete in similar tenders. Organisations with expertise in updating large databases with planning content at regular intervals, and those offering customised user experiences with integrated updates and bulletins, could leverage this process for growth and positioning in the public sector market.

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Notice Title

Planning Resource DCP Online Compass Subscription

Notice Description

The procurement is for one subscription providing 315 individual user accounts with access to the following digital planning information services: Planning, Development and Control Practice (DCP Online) - a comprehensive online reference resource covering planning legislation, policy, guidance and practice. COMPASS Appeals Database - a specialist, fully indexed planning appeals database containing: All Secretary of State call-in and recovered appeals. All inquiries and hearings. Selected written representations, chosen for legal significance, noteworthy content or relevant development types. Full text of decisions, with coverage from 1985 to the present day. Daily Updated Online Platform providing planning professionals with: Essential planning news and sector updates. Expert analysis. Appeals information. Policy updates. Data sets and reference guides. Optional User Email Bulletins - daily planning-related email updates available to all subscribed users. Monthly Digital Editions of Planning Appeals and Legal Casebooks, including: Summaries of key ministerial and Planning Inspectorate decisions. Summaries of the latest relevant court cases. Expert commentary on significant appeal and legal decisions. Supply/Delivery Requirements: Access to all services must be provided digitally via secure individual logins for each of the 315 users for the full subscription period. All content must be updated in line with the supplier's standard publication and update schedule (daily, monthly, and as new appeals/cases are released).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0657f8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015493-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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
£85,950 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20264 days ago
Contract Period
11 Apr 2026 - 11 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PLANNING INSPECTORATE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@planninginspectorate.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified

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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