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Legal Library Services

ST ALBANS CITY AND DISTRICT COUNCIL

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10 Jun 2026 at 14:22

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Legal Library Services" contract was managed by St Albans City and District Council, located in England. This contract falls within the software package and information systems industry category, with services to be delivered in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process, conducted through a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement, moved to the award stage with the status marked as complete. The tender process concluded with an award on 30th March 2026, and the contract period runs from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2030. The contract, valued at £39,455.13, was awarded to RELX (UK) Limited T/A LexisNexis.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for providers specialising in software and information systems, particularly those with expertise in legal library services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in developing or offering software solutions could have been particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The potential for long-term engagement, given the four-year contract period, further presents opportunities for business growth and the establishment of sustained partnerships within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal Library Services

Notice Description

The Authority is looking for a software provider for legal library services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7bade5a7-f132-45bf-991c-f7862985f423
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fe4a65e-9404-46fd-9c0a-4acfea512b7f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£39,455 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 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
ST ALBANS CITY AND DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ST ALBANS
Postcode
AL1 3JE
Post Town
St Albans
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
St Albans
Electoral Ward
St Peters
Westminster Constituency
St Albans

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RELX (UK) LIMITED T/A LEXISNEXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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