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Online Legal Research

GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)

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23 Feb 2017 at 17:45

Summary of the contracting process

The General Medical Council (GMC) has completed a procurement process for an "Online Legal Research" service, valued at £40,000. This project falls under the "Legal advisory and information services" industry category and encompasses service needs across regions in the North West and London, United Kingdom. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 17th October 2016. The contract is in effect from 19th November 2016 to 18th November 2018, and was awarded to Thomson Reuters on 7th November 2016.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses that specialise in legal research and advisory services, particularly those operating in the UK. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage in similar future tenders, as the GMC has expressed support for SMEs in this procurement. Companies capable of providing continuous online access to UK case law and consolidated legislation may find a strong fit within the GMC's requirements, paving the way for potential growth in their service offerings.

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Notice Title

Online Legal Research

Notice Description

The GMC has the requirement to access the following legal Research online on a 24/7 basis: - Access to extensive UK case law - Access to consolidated legislation

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e6509047-e295-4718-967e-674c6ce1b260
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/004e1e7d-e0e8-42db-9847-48fc4b3b9a9b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Oct 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Nov 20169 years ago
Contract Period
19 Nov 2016 - 18 Nov 2018 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
GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)
Contact Name
Christine Jack
Contact Email
gmctenders@gmc-uk.org
Contact Phone
+44 1619236340

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M3 3AW
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England), TLI London

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THOMSON REUTERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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