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Legal Library

SELLAFIELD LTD

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16 Oct 2025 at 10:00

Summary of the contracting process

Sellafield Ltd has completed the legal services procurement process titled "Legal Library," aimed at acquiring an online resource for the company's Legal and HR teams. This procurement falls under the CPV code 79100000 and is situated in the North West region of the United Kingdom, specifically CA20 1PG. The process was executed using a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold. The procurement process reached the award stage on 16th October 2025, with a contract set to run from 30th July 2025 to 31st July 2028.

This tender represents a strategic move for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive online libraries. While the procurement method was direct, indicating limited competition, it highlights opportunities for firms that can demonstrate high-value services catering to specialised needs, such as legal research or reference materials for HR and legal teams. Companies like LexisNexis, which was awarded this contract, are well-suited for growth through providing tailored, high-quality services to major organisations such as Sellafield Ltd. While SMEs and VCSEs may not find this particular tender suitable, those with established expertise in legal information services could benefit from similar future opportunities.

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Notice Title

Legal Library

Notice Description

Provision of an online Legal Library for research and reference for the Sellafield Ltd Legal Team & HR Team.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-db291408-c38d-4267-9d27-74875556a232
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/848d4419-e799-488d-b714-8810509e2fe0
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£183,287 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£183,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
29 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 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
SELLAFIELD LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MOOR ROW
Postcode
CA24 3HU
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Egremont North and St Bees
Westminster Constituency
Whitehaven and Workington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEXISNEXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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