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Online Legal Research

GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)

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22 Jan 2019 at 10:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The General Medical Council (GMC) is seeking services related to Online Legal Research, which includes access to extensive UK case law and consolidated legislation, updated within 24 hours. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and it has recently concluded with an awarded contract valued at £45,000. The contract period spans from 19th November 2018 to 18th September 2020. The locations involved are in the North West and London, UK, while the industry category falls under legal advisory and information services.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in legal research services, particularly those that can provide comprehensive online access to UK case law and related legal resources. Businesses that are well-suited to compete in this tender include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a focus on digital legal solutions and consultancy services. Engaging in this contract could facilitate growth and establish long-term relationships within the public sector for such enterprises.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Online Legal Research

Notice Description

The GMC has the requirement to access the following legal Research online on a 24/7 basis: - Access to extensive UK case law - Access to consolidated legislation All information will be updated within 24 hours, and suppliers will be asked to set out the coverage that they provide, but as a minimum will cover: - House of Lords/Supreme Court and Privy Council - the Court of Appeal - Queen's Bench Division - the Employment Appeals Tribunal; and - the European Court of Justice.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b11b0a0c-9e73-4e3e-87e6-3b3fb6694f94
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/642d9e60-ca67-47d5-9171-d8ba731fa0a9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Oct 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Oct 20187 years ago
Contract Period
19 Nov 2018 - 18 Sep 2020 1-2 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
GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)
Contact Name
Christine Jack
Contact Email
gmctenders@gmc-uk.org
Contact Phone
+44 1619236340

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M3 3AW
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England), TLI London
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THOMSON REUTERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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