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Thomson Reuters (Professional) Ltd - Order ID Q-09359522

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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04 Feb 2025 at 14:41

Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council has finalised the procurement process for access to Practical Law/Westlaw for their legal team fee earners, awarding the contract to Thomson Reuters (Professional) UK Limited. This legal services tender falls under the CPV classification 79100000. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure (below threshold), with the tender period ending on 24th January 2025. The contract, valued at £55,151.15, will commence on 1st April 2025 and conclude on 31st March 2027. The services are to be delivered in Northampton, England, with postal code NN11ED.

This tender presents an opportunity for legal service businesses, especially SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to showcase their competitive edge in delivering specialised legal solutions. Engaging in such procurement can enhance the visibility and growth potential of participating firms, establishing them as credible providers of essential legal services to public sector entities.

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Notice Title

Thomson Reuters (Professional) Ltd - Order ID Q-09359522

Notice Description

Access to Practical Law/Westlaw for legal team fee earners

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cae48db3-7a78-453c-a82c-b66d2ebcf62a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c09c08a6-e413-4895-af32-03ff160fbe58
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£55,151 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£55,151 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 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
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
judy.goodman@westnorthants.gov.uk
Contact Phone
03001267000

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN1 1ED
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THOMSON REUTERS (PROFESSIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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