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Legal Subscription Services (Westlaw UK Edge)

COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY

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Summary of the contracting process

The COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY has completed a procurement process for the provision of legal subscription services titled "Legal Subscription Services (Westlaw UK Edge)". This contract, classified under the research services category (CPV code 73110000), is aimed at offering access to the Westlaw legal database beyond the provisions set by the LION Agreement. The contract, valued at £50,658.15, is set to commence on 1 April 2024 and will run until 31 March 2027. Notably, the procurement method was a direct award via a single tender action below the threshold, with THOMSON REUTERS (PROFESSIONAL) UK LIMITED selected as the supplier.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in providing legal research services, particularly those capable of accommodating non-lawyers' access requirements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), although intricately connected with the procurement process, can find avenues for growth by aligning with the needs and standards exemplified by this agreement. Businesses that can offer versatile and robust legal research tools will find themselves well-suited to engage in similar opportunities within the public sector, fostering further business development and a solid market presence.

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Notice Title

Legal Subscription Services (Westlaw UK Edge)

Notice Description

Provision of access to the Westlaw legal database above the numbers provided for in the LION Agreement. This 3 year agreement covers non-lawyers who may need to access Westlaw from time to time.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-187f8096-64d6-46d3-a1ae-45b37e2ce8f2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2edd9750-f8b2-400f-82d1-d58a08a0f9e3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,658 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,658 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4QZ
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THOMSON REUTERS (PROFESSIONAL

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