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Thomson Reuters Licence

NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL

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12 May 2025 at 09:59

Summary of the contracting process

Newcastle City Council has recently completed a procurement process for a Thomson Reuters licence, granting their legal team access to key legal research platforms such as Westlaw and Practical Law. The contract, valued at £98,000, falls under the industry category of Legal advisory and information services, with a specific focus on services. The procurement was conducted via a Negotiated Procedure Under Threshold, catering to the needs of SMEs and VCSEs. The contract period runs from 1st May 2025 to 30th April 2027, with deliveries centred around Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE1 8QH. The tender process has been finalised with an award stage completed on 12th May 2025.

This procurement presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in legal advisory and informational services, particularly those with the capacity to navigate negotiated procurement processes. SMEs and social enterprises are highlighted as suitable candidates, indicating a preference for entities capable of delivering specialised legal resource access. The collaboration with a large supplier such as Thomson Reuters Group Limited underscores the need for expertise in legal research tools, making it ideal for firms looking to expand their service offerings in the North East of England.

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Notice Title

Thomson Reuters Licence

Notice Description

Newcastle City Council holds a Thomson Reuters licence to access key legal research platforms, including Westlaw and Practical Law. These resources provide authoritative legal information and practical guidance, supporting our legal team in delivering high-quality legal services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1aaad87d-22b0-42a9-9014-41ceacb932a8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf956363-0b8e-40f0-9066-59f9a40a63d0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Negotiated Procedure Under Threshold
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£98,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£98,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20259 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2027 1-2 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
NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE
Postcode
NE1 8QH
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THOMSON REUTERS GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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