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Westlaw Access for non-Lawyers

COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY

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19 Apr 2022 at 16:30

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Westlaw Access for non-Lawyers" was initiated by the Competition and Markets Authority, located in London, England. This contract falls under the industry category of research services with a total value of £30,162. The procurement method used was a direct approach through a single tender action, and the contract period is set from April 1, 2022, to March 31, 2023. The tender was successfully awarded on March 25, 2022, with all relevant proceedings finalised by April 19, 2022.

This contracting opportunity provides a chance for services-oriented businesses, particularly those specialising in legal database provisions or related tech solutions, to engage in public sector procurement. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete for similar future contracts, as the buying organisation indicated support for SMEs in this procurement. Businesses that can offer flexible access to legal research tools tailored for non-lawyers may find significant opportunities for growth in this area.

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Notice Title

Westlaw Access for non-Lawyers

Notice Description

Provision of access to the Westlaw legal database above the numbers provided for in the LION Agreement. This agreement covers non-lawyers who may need to access Westlaw from time to time.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-87cd2b38-e241-4d75-aac9-b62906bdbd3d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3630cf08-6a13-40d4-8a7b-7e93191db535
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
£30,162 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,162 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
25 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 6-12 months
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
Jonathon Moloney
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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