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Westlaw Access for non-lawyers

COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY

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28 Jan 2021 at 17:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the Competition and Markets Authority, involves the tender titled "Westlaw Access for non-lawyers". This procurement falls within the legal services industry and is based in London, United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted through a direct method classified as a single tender action, with a total contract value of £25,031. The tender period concluded on 10 March 2020, and the subsequent contract runs from 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that provide legal business services and e-learning solutions. Companies specialising in legal database access or related services may find this contract appealing, as it aligns with the needs for legal resources among non-lawyers. With the involvement of a prominent buying organisation like the Competition and Markets Authority, businesses can position themselves strategically to tap into legal service provisions, potentially leading to further contracts and business growth.

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Notice Title

Westlaw Access for non-lawyers

Notice Description

Access to Westlaw legal database for non-lawyers, above the number of log-ins supplied as part of LION.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d20ec206-1fb1-4204-8276-7a7db9d9a129
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8349ba60-4333-48b8-aa93-1e2e0198c504
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

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

80420000 - E-learning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,031 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,031 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20205 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

THOMSON REUTERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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