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Online Legal Research

GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)

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20 Jan 2021 at 17:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The General Medical Council (GMC) has recently completed a tender process for "Online Legal Research" under the legal services category. This procurement, valued at £60,000, sought a supplier to provide 24/7 access to an extensive range of UK case law and consolidated legislation. The tender period ended on 30th September 2020, and the contract commenced on 1st November 2020, lasting until 31st October 2022. The procurement method used was an open procedure, allowing widespread participation from potential suppliers across the United Kingdom, particularly in the North West and London.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in legal information services, especially those capable of providing comprehensive databases covering UK jurisdictions. Companies that focus on legal technology and research solutions, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), may find this procurement suitable for competitive bidding. Engaging with the GMC can enhance business growth through the expansion of client portfolios and the establishment of long-term partnerships in the legal sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Online Legal Research

Notice Description

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 All information will be updated within 24 hours, and suppliers will be asked to set out the coverage that they provide, but as a minimum will 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-442446b4-c97a-4bda-97a2-593c8052cf79
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3deae947-b3fc-4d98-b96b-949848d496e5
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Oct 20205 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2020 - 31 Oct 2022 1-2 years
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
GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THOMSON REUTERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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