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title: "Planning Resource, DCP Online, Compass Subscription 2026-2027"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0657f8"
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# Planning Resource, DCP Online, Compass Subscription 2026-2027

Buyer: PLANNING INSPECTORATE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0657f8

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## Summary

The Planning Inspectorate, a public authority within central government, has completed a procurement process for the "Planning Resource, DCP Online, Compass Subscription 2026-2027." This procurement aimed to provide planning professionals with access to comprehensive digital planning information services, including legislative references, appeals databases, and sector updates through a subscription service. The process was handled directly and was below the threshold without competition, ensuring efficient delivery across numerous regions in the United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £85,950, was signed on 10th March 2026 and will run from 12th April 2026 to 11th April 2027.

This tender presents excellent opportunities for businesses specialising in digital services and subscription models. Companies that have robust capabilities in digital content delivery and user management, similar to HAYMARKET MEDIA GROUP LTD., which was the awarded supplier, can find opportunities in providing specialised databases and analytical services. Such procurements are well-suited to large businesses able to support central government requirements, continually updating and maintaining substantial digital platforms. It highlights the significance of capability in handling secure digital logins and delivering timely sector-specific insights.

## Notice

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).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022657-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 11 Apr 2026 - 11 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £85,950 |
| Contracts value | £85,950 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PLANNING INSPECTORATE |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 6PN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Lawrence Hill |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HAYMARKET MEDIA GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79980000 - Subscription services

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2026 at 08:41 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022657-2026
- 20 Feb 2026 at 09:13 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015493-2026
- 19 Feb 2026 at 11:35 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015159-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022657-2026
  13th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015493-2026
  20th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015159-2026
  19th February 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-13284

## Notice URLs

- http://www.wonderly.agency
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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