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Project_4704 - Provision of Lexology Pro Subscription

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE

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13 Feb 2025 at 11:16

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business and Trade has completed the procurement process for the provision of a Lexology Pro Subscription, classified under IT software packages and database services. This direct procurement was carried out through a single tender action (below threshold). The awarded contract, valued at £15,208 GBP, was finalised on 4th February 2025 and is set to start on 21st March 2025, ending on 20th March 2026. The service will be delivered across various locations, including British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The procurement primarily falls within the services category.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses that provide IT software solutions and subscription-based database services. Although the contract has been awarded to Law Business Research Limited, it highlights the Department for Business and Trade's requirements and potential future opportunities for similar services. Businesses well-suited for such tenders typically include large-scale IT firms and specialised database service providers that can offer tailored subscription packages and ensure comprehensive coverage across multiple regions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Project_4704 - Provision of Lexology Pro Subscription

Notice Description

Subscription to Lexology Pro Licences

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-055fd180-352f-4b46-a3b2-602010e0696e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7cdacbce-14f4-4ba6-aebb-93de1851f9eb
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

48517000 - IT software package

72320000 - Database services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,208 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,208 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
21 Mar 2025 - 20 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2DY
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LAW BUSINESS RESEARCH

Further Information

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