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Legal Information Online Network subscription

COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY

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Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process involved the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) issuing a tender for the subscription to the Legal Information Online Network. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on database and operating software packages and associated subscription services. The contract, valued at £464,800, is located in London, England. The contract period commences on 1 April 2020 and extends until 31 March 2024, following the completion of the tender stage, which closed on 25 February 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that provide software solutions and subscription services, particularly those with a focus on legal and compliance databases. As the procurement was specifically obligated by CMA to facilitate access to crucial legal resources, firms that specialise in database management or online subscription services may find themselves well-positioned to compete for future contracts in this sector, as they could leverage their expertise to meet similar governmental needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal Information Online Network subscription

Notice Description

CMA is obliged to pay for access to the databases and sources provided by the Government Legal Department's Legal Information Online Network. This procurement activity is the governance processes to ensure CMA pays its fee.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ceb93ebe-b475-4e37-a542-60c3348049cf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/419e86df-d218-43df-9c57-e1ce385e7e30
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
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - CMAs fee to participate in the Government Legal Information Online Network.
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

48600000 - Database and operating software package

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£464,800 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£464,800 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20205 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2024 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
COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4QZ
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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