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Subscription to Online Legal Research Services.

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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13 Aug 2024 at 09:20

Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council has completed the procurement process for a subscription to online legal research services, specifically accessing Westlaw and Practical Law resources. The contract, classified under the industry category of Business services including law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security (CPV 79000000), commenced on 14th August 2024 and will run until 13th August 2027. This tender, suitable for SMEs, is valued at £118,600 and covers services to be delivered across England in the United Kingdom. The award stage was finalised on 13th August 2024, and the procurement method was listed as "Other -". Key dates include the tender period that ended on 5th August 2024.

This procurement provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in legal research services to expand their market presence. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in particular stand to benefit given the nature of the tender requirements. Suitable businesses would be those that offer legal, subscription-based research services, capable of delivering high-quality resources and maintaining robust online legal content platforms. Engaging in such tenders can open avenues for establishing long-term relationships with public sector clients and enhancing industry recognition among potential partners and customers.

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Notice Title

Subscription to Online Legal Research Services.

Notice Description

Provision of online Legal Research Service subscriptions to Westlaw and Practical Law resources.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b19e955d-55c6-404f-9774-eac32e75a05d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e766c840-f3a6-4652-8447-b401c822dd2d
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£118,600 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£118,600 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
13 Aug 2024 - 13 Aug 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Jenny Atkins
Contact Email
jennifer.atkins@leics.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8RA
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THOMSON REUTERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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