Live planning applications from 290+ UK councils. Self-serve, from £9.99/mo, no annual contract.
| LeadLinka | Barbour ABI | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | From £9.99/mo | On enquiry (not publicly listed) |
| Free plan | Yes, no card required | Demo on request |
| Annual contract required | No, month-to-month | Quote-based, sales-led |
| Sales demo required to start | No, sign up instantly | Demo on request |
| Data source | UK planning portals (290+ councils) | Planning portals + construction press |
| MEP value estimates | Yes, per project | Construction value data |
| Procurement timeline intelligence | Yes, AI-generated per project | Project lifecycle data |
| M&E contact lookups | Yes, on free plan | On higher tiers |
| CSV/CRM export | Starter plan (£9.99/mo) | Available |
| Target users | M&E contractors, manufacturers, BD teams | Broad construction sector |
Comparison based on publicly available information as of June 2026. Barbour ABI is a trademark of its respective owner and is not affiliated with LeadLinka. Competitor pricing is shown as "on enquiry" because it is not publicly listed; please check directly for current details. LeadLinka pricing as of June 2026.
Every application submitted to 290+ UK councils, updated daily. Find projects before they go to any tender platform or press release.
Automated M&E package value estimates based on project type, size, and description. Know which leads are worth your time before you call.
AI-generated procurement window estimates for each approved application, so you can contact the right people at the right time.
Export saved leads as CSV, formatted for Salesforce or any CRM. Starter plan and above. No extra charge per export.
Get notified when new planning applications matching your keywords, council, or project type are submitted. Available on all plans.
Save leads, set pipeline stages, track value, and record next actions. Your own CRM-lite, built around planning intelligence.
Free plan gives you unlimited browsing across 290+ councils. Upgrade to Starter (£9.99/mo) for pipeline tracking, CSV export, and email alerts. Cancel any time.
M&E contractors and subcontractors
Identify approved commercial and industrial projects in your region often months before other contractors. Target the right main contractor at the right stage.
Electrical and mechanical manufacturers
Find data centre, hospital, school, and logistics projects with high MEP content. Get in early with specifiers and M&E consultants before packages are awarded.
BD teams at mid-market contractors
Run targeted search by keyword, council, project type, or postcode. Save leads to a shared pipeline and track contact history without a full CRM subscription.
Developers and consultants
Monitor competitor activity and upcoming supply in specific areas. Track approvals by keyword across multiple local authorities in one place.
Yes. Barbour ABI's pricing is quote-based through its sales team and not publicly listed. LeadLinka starts at £9.99/mo on a month-to-month basis, with a free plan that requires no credit card. There is no sales demo required and no minimum term.
LeadLinka sources directly from 200+ UK local authority planning portals daily. Barbour ABI also covers planning data alongside construction press and project tracking. LeadLinka focuses specifically on the pre-tender window: from planning application through to procurement, enriched with MEP value estimates and timeline intelligence built for M&E and manufacturer use cases.
Yes. The free plan lets you search and browse all live planning applications across 290+ councils, view project intelligence, and look up M&E contacts. No credit card required. Upgrade to Starter when you want pipeline tracking, CSV export, and email alerts.
LeadLinka's automated pipeline pulls from council planning portals daily. Most applications appear within 24-48 hours of being published on the council's own portal.
Currently 290+ UK local authorities, across 290+ UK councils. You can see all available councils on the planning hub. Coverage includes major cities and metropolitan boroughs across England, Scotland, and Wales.
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