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Police National Legal Database

CROWN PROSECUTION SERVICE

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19 Jun 2025 at 11:21

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Police National Legal Database, overseen by the Crown Prosecution Service, has reached the award stage. This contract focuses on providing comprehensive legal services under the CPV code 79100000, relevant to the criminal justice system. The service is crucial to all 43 Home Office police forces across the United Kingdom. The contract covers the period from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026. The procurement was executed through a direct single tender action, with the contract valued at £138,553.74. The awarded organisation is the West Yorkshire Combined Authority, known as PNLD.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those with expertise in criminal law databases. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) can also find this contract conducive to business growth due to its focus on supporting law enforcement agencies. Given the specialised nature of the database, firms with a track record in legal information services, particularly for the public sector, would be well-positioned to compete effectively for similar future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Police National Legal Database

Notice Description

Relied upon by all 43 Home Office police forces, PNLD is a comprehensive criminal law resource and a critical tool to ensure that anyone with a duty to investigate or prosecute offences can apply the law correctly. As a criminal justice professional, PNLD know how vital it is to apply the law appropriately. Knowing precisely what can be done when pursuing an investigation is equally as important as knowing what you cannot do. PNLD will help to support the Police Service in making those challenging decisions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-97702088-2c09-4edc-9090-a42708b049c0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6479c96f-c639-4364-8ea0-9ebcada15721
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

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£138,553 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£138,553 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
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
CROWN PROSECUTION SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9EA
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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