Award

Subscription to Legal Library Database

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Award

29 Apr 2021 at 14:32

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Department for Education seeking a subscription to a legal library database, essential for accessing primary and secondary legislation as well as relevant UK case law. This procurement falls under the legal advisory and information services category and was executed through a competitive quotation method, with an award value of £29,066. The contract period commenced on 1 April 2021 and extends until 31 March 2024. This tender was officially awarded on 11 March 2021, with the award notice published on 29 April 2021. The services are expected to be delivered across various locations, including the UK and overseas territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that are skilled in providing legal advisory services and managing legal database subscriptions. Businesses specialising in legal technology, research services, or those providing educational resources would be well-positioned to engage in future procurement processes within this domain, as public sector engagements often present substantial growth potential for innovative service providers.

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Notice Title

Subscription to Legal Library Database

Notice Description

Provides full access to up to date and historic versions of primary and secondary legislation and to relevant UK case law, including access to Halsbury's statute notes and Butterworths Law of Education

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a466bd83-3d58-45e3-8042-1796da22299b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below 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
£29,066 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£29,066 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2024 3-4 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
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
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

LEXISNEXIS

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