Tender

Online Legal Research

GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)

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Tender

13 Aug 2024 at 16:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The General Medical Council (GMC) is seeking suppliers for an "Online Legal Research" service within the Legal advisory and information services industry. The procurement process is in the Tender stage, and the method used is an open procedure (below threshold). Key requirements include access to extensive UK case law and consolidated legislation, as well as specific court rulings. Training, either via video link or at GMC's Manchester office, is needed initially and for supporting new users over the contract period, which runs from 1st November 2024 to 31st October 2026. The tender is targeted towards suppliers who can provide website access to a maximum of 80 users without requiring individual logins, with a submission deadline of 10th September 2024. The service is to be delivered to regions in the North West and London, United Kingdom.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities for vendors specialising in legal information systems and services. It is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of providing comprehensive legal research tools and training services. The requirement for a broad range of legal information access and training support indicates potential long-term engagement and recurring revenue. Companies with expertise in digital legal platforms, especially those able to offer additional journal services on Judicial Review, the Regulation of Healthcare Professionals, and the Civil Procedure Rules, would find this tender aligned with their service offerings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Online Legal Research

Notice Description

The strategic context The GMC has the requirement to access the following legal research online on a 24/7 basis: - Access to extensive UK case law - Access to consolidated legislation. Scope of requirement Suppliers will be asked to set out the coverage they provide, but as a minimum to cover: - House of Lords/Supreme Court and Privy Council - the Court of Appeal - Queen's Bench Division - The Employment Appeals Tribunal; and - the European Court of Justice. The GMC requires appropriate training to be available at both the initiation of the contract and for the purpose of supporting new users through the life of the contract. Training by video link is acceptable. However, any on-site training would be at GMC's offices in Manchester (3 Hardman Street, Manchester M3 3AW). Website access to the service should be available to all solicitors and trainee solicitors employed by the GMC. The GMC currently employs 77 solicitors and trainee solicitors, therefore, the service should be priced to be available to no more than 80 users. Individual logins and personalised services are not required. Access should be available to users through a single group login to enable ease of access for the team. The GMC is seeking an optional service for journals (priced separately, if it attracts an additional cost). The journals we are interested in relate to: Judicial Review, Regulation of Healthcare Professionals and the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1a10fcde-0d29-4b72-bd8a-b84decc4d970
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eda5dd0b-b0c5-40dc-86a0-4c7db04d0ccd
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2024 - 31 Oct 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)
Contact Name
Christine Jack
Contact Email
gmctenders@gmc-uk.org
Contact Phone
+44 1619236340

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M3 3AW
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England), TLI London
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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