Legacy termsLegacy term
Pin Notice
This term is no longer in use under the Procurement Act 2023 regime (from 24 February 2025). See the current equivalent: Planned Procurement Notice.
Quick answer
A PIN (Prior Information Notice) is legacy. Use the Planned Procurement Notice under the Procurement Act 2023 for early market signals.
Last updated: 18 May 2026
What was a PIN?
A PIN gave early notice that a buyer intended to procure, sometimes to shorten later time limits if used correctly under PCR 2015.
What replaced it?
The Planned Procurement Notice (Section 94) provides forward visibility on the CDP, alongside Pipeline Notices for high-spend buyers.
Common questions
What is Pin Notice?
A Prior Information Notice (PIN) was an early market signal under PCR 2015. Under the Procurement Act 2023 it is replaced by the Planned Procurement Notice, published on the CDP.
Is this still current after February 2025?
No. Legacy term.