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Westlaw Legal Research Subscription

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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22 May 2026 at 12:14

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care has completed the procurement process for the "Westlaw Legal Research Subscription" service, within the industry category of "Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines." This service aims to supply legal research knowledge resources. The contract, valued at GBP 17,892, will span from 1st June 2026 to 31st May 2027 and applies across multiple locations, including the United Kingdom and various overseas territories. The procurement, initiated as a tender, has reached the award stage, with the successful supplier being Thomson Reuters (Professional) UK Limited. Key dates include the award date on 1st June 2026, following the tender period closure on 15th May 2026.

This contract represents significant business growth opportunities for firms involved in the legal information services sector. Large-scale companies with expertise in providing comprehensive and authoritative legal resources would be well-suited to similar tenders. The subscription model offers the potential for continuous collaboration and stable revenue over the contract period. This procurement not only highlights demand within governmental bodies for reliable legal resources but also emphasises the importance of strategic partnerships with competent providers like Thomson Reuters. Therefore, businesses with extensive resources and strong capabilities in legal publishing would be poised to benefit from such opportunities.

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Notice Title

Westlaw Legal Research Subscription

Notice Description

Westlaw Legal Research Knowledge Resources Subscription.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0df60d7f-e5d0-4771-a9a4-a792a5e42d77
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products


CPV Codes

22200000 - Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£17,892 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£17,892 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2027 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
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0EU
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

THOMSON REUTERS (PROFESSIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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