Award

Practical Law Access for Non-Lawyers

COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY

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Award

19 Apr 2022 at 15:13

Summary of the contracting process

The Competition and Markets Authority has recently completed a procurement process titled "Practical Law Access for Non-Lawyers," aimed at providing access to a legal database for non-lawyers within their organisation. The tender was conducted using a direct procurement method classified under research services, with a contract value of £48,141. The contract period commenced on 1 April 2022 and will extend to 31 March 2024. The tender period ended on 15 March 2022, and the award was published on 19 April 2022, following an active status since 20 March 2022. The services will be delivered in the United Kingdom, specifically at the located address in London.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses that offer legal database services or related research solutions, particularly those that can effectively accommodate the needs of non-lawyers. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete for such tenders, especially if they can provide innovative access solutions or technologies to enhance legal research. Firms with experience in contracts with governmental organisations may find this a lucrative avenue for growth and collaboration.

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Notice Title

Practical Law Access for Non-Lawyers

Notice Description

Provision of access to the Practical Law legal database above the numbers provided within the LION Agreement. These seats are specifically for non-lawyers who may need to access Practical Law from time-to-time.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-781b5a9b-34cf-4f16-a4c3-bf7b330beb79
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b162c02-360a-4843-8fb1-23687c7f8e15
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
SME
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
£48,141 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£48,141 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2024 2-3 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
COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
jonathon.moloney@cma.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4QZ
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THOMSON REUTERS (PROFESSIONAL

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