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MLEX database subscription 2022-2024

OFCOM

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12 Sep 2025 at 09:02

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "MLEX database subscription 2022-2024" was conducted by OFCOM, based in London, United Kingdom. This process falls under the industry category of "Subscription services" with the CPV code 79980000. The procurement utilised a direct single tender action method, fitting for cases below the threshold. The contract was awarded to RELX (UK) Limited and officially marked completed on 1st November 2022. The contract has a duration extending from 1st November 2022 until 31st October 2025, with a total value of £64,188. The award status was confirmed active as of 1st November 2022, with publication of the award notice on 12th September 2025.

This contract presents various growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to its suitability for such organisations. Businesses excelling in providing high-quality subscription services, particularly those capable of offering specialised legal and regulatory risk reports, are well-positioned to benefit from these opportunities. This procurement process, though completed as a direct award, still underscores the potential for similar future opportunities for diversified suppliers in the subscription services sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

MLEX database subscription 2022-2024

Notice Description

MLex subscription gives us access to legal news reports on regulatory risks globally. Used by others apart from legal

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8b483417-efc8-453e-a8a1-c897817aed66
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d0e9adc-49ed-4de6-8174-0af5ea4c4f69
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, VCSE
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
£64,188 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£64,188 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Oct 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Nov 20223 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2022 - 31 Oct 2025 3-4 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
OFCOM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 9HA
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RELX (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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