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22 Jun 2026 at 13:53

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Derby City Council involved the direct award of a contract titled "W806 - Online Legal Books," focused on the legal services industry. The process culminated in an award on 10th May 2026, with a contract period from 11th May 2026 to 10th May 2027. The tender, classified under CPV code 79100000, intends to provide legal books for lawyers and legal officers, with delivery centred in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. This stage of procurement is classified as "award" and was completed with a value of £43,950.24. The procurement method employed was "Other - Direct Award," ensuring a streamlined and efficient process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the legal services sector, particularly those capable of supplying high-quality legal books. While the contract was awarded to Thompson Reuters, the procurement method and requirements indicate potential future opportunities for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the region. Companies excelling in specialised legal resources, who can meet the specific needs of legal professionals, stand to benefit from engaging in such direct award contracts as part of their business growth strategy.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

W806 - Online Legal Books

Notice Description

Legal books - this is a requirement for lawyers and legal officers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-45adf6c2-a843-4692-aa40-3ccf49e705c2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de6fd796-c882-44bc-864e-35da3dc894ac
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct Award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£43,950 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£43,950 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
10 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
10 May 2026 - 10 May 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DERBY CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE1 2FS
Post Town
Derby
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Darley
Westminster Constituency
Derby South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THOMPSON REUTERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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