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BHCC DH Legal Services Online Resources Subscription

BRIGHTON & HOVE CITY COUNCIL

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21 Apr 2026 at 12:33

Summary of the contracting process

Brighton & Hove City Council has completed the procurement process for the "BHCC DH Legal Services Online Resources Subscription." This tender falls under the industry-specific software package category, with additional emphasis on legal advisory and information services. The procurement was conducted using a direct approach, specifically a single tender action below threshold. The contract, valued at £390,044, commenced on 1 April 2026 and will conclude on 31 March 2029, covering legal services within the South East region of the United Kingdom. The award, made to Thomson Reuters Group Limited, was finalised on 31 March 2026, with the official notice published on 21 April 2026.

The tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in legal research and software services, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive and authoritative online legal resources. While the procurement method indicates a direct selection rather than a competitive tender, businesses seeking collaboration or subcontracting with large suppliers like Thomson Reuters Group Limited can find potential growth avenues. In addition, vendors in related sectors or possessing similar capabilities may explore future tenders from Brighton & Hove City Council, given their requirement for specialised software and advisory services.

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Notice Title

BHCC DH Legal Services Online Resources Subscription

Notice Description

To support the effective delivery of legal services across the Council with the provision of comprehensive and authoritative suite of online legal research tools and electronic library resources.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b4d16bb-0a47-49d8-bc74-8466cf3fe2f9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
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

48100000 - Industry specific software package

79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£390,044 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£390,044 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 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
BRIGHTON & HOVE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HOVE
Postcode
BN3 3BQ
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Central Hove
Westminster Constituency
Hove and Portslade

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THOMSON REUTERS GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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