Award

Practical Law Global and Westlaw UK Edge Subscription

HS2

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21 Jul 2021 at 14:38

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves HS2, based in Birmingham, soliciting a subscription service titled "Practical Law Global and Westlaw UK Edge Subscription." This procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically classified as CPV code 79980000. The process was conducted through a direct procurement method, particularly a single tender action below the threshold. The contract was awarded on 27th May 2021, with the contract period commencing from 1st June 2021 to 1st June 2022. The contract value is set at £20,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in legal subscriptions, digital services, or related sectors. Larger organisations, such as publishers or software providers with established legal resource platforms, would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. Given that HS2 is a major infrastructure project, businesses that can provide comprehensive legal support or subscription-based services are likely to find strategic advantages in engaging with HS2 and similar contracting authorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Practical Law Global and Westlaw UK Edge Subscription

Notice Description

Practical Law Global and Westlaw UK Edge Subscription

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7020098d-c9ed-4412-9440-e3de70cd9ddf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ad5526a-50b7-4fe2-8730-06178b39b1a9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 May 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 May 2021 - 1 Jun 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
HS2
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
james.patterson@hs2.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM,
Postcode
B4 6GA
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THOMPSONS REUTERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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