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LEXIS NEXIS LEGAL RESEARCH FACILITIES

LEEDS CITY COUNCIL

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17 Feb 2025 at 14:40

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Summary of the contracting process

Leeds City Council has completed the procurement process for providing legal research facilities under the title "LEXIS NEXIS LEGAL RESEARCH FACILITIES". This process falls under the services industry category, specifically research services (CPV: 73110000), and is located in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. The procurement method utilised was a direct award, with the tender period ending on 14th February 2025, and the contract commencing from 15th February 2025 to 24th September 2025. The key dates of interest include the award date, which was published on 17th February 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in legal research services. Although this particular contract was awarded directly to RELX UK t/a Lexis Nexis, it underscores the type of services needed by large city councils, such as Leeds. Businesses that can offer specialized, comprehensive research solutions tailored for legal services should consider preparing for similar future opportunities. While this contract may not be open to SMEs or VCSEs, it highlights growing demand in the legal services research sector from public authorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LEXIS NEXIS LEGAL RESEARCH FACILITIES

Notice Description

Provision of Research Facilities to Legal Services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/821612cb-8fe3-4c03-8db1-368de0d25ee3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£26,342 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
24 Sep 2024 - 24 Sep 2025 6-12 months
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
LEEDS CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 1UR
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RELX UK T/A LEXIS NEXIS

Further Information

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