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Online Legal Resources - OUP

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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06 Nov 2024 at 10:14

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has completed the procurement process for "Online Legal Resources - OUP" to ensure that all judges and legal advisers have access to reliable and authoritative information in a suitable format. This contract falls under the "Publishing services" industry category (CPV.id: 79970000) and includes delivery to multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including the North East, North West, and London. The value of the contract is GBP 147,523, and it will run from 1 April 2024 through 31 March 2028. This procurement was conducted using a negotiated procedure without prior publication, and the award was made active on 24 October 2024.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in online information services, legal publishing, and digital content provision. It is particularly suitable for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) given the Ministry of Justice's emphasis on supporting these types of organisations. Businesses with expertise in creating comprehensive, user-friendly legal resources and those with a strong track record in the publishing sector would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. This contract underscores the opportunity for growth by partnering with high-profile public sector clients such as the Ministry of Justice.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Online Legal Resources - OUP

Notice Description

Online services to ensure that all judges and legal advisers have access to reliable, authoritative information, in the most appropriate format to enable them to perform their duties effectively.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a295099a-76e8-4f85-af94-41cb9b78e320
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61044d87-fd63-43ba-9cbc-418a0ffc2712
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79970000 - Publishing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£147,523 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£147,523 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2028 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
MINISTRY OF JUSTICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX2 6DP
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales
Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Carfax & Jericho
Westminster Constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE CHANCELLOR, MASTERS, AND SCHOLARS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF OXFO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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