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News Reporting Service (MLex)

COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY

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24 Sep 2024 at 09:20

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24 Apr 2024 at 16:11

Summary of the contracting process

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has completed the procurement process for the "News Reporting Service (MLex)" contract, classified under subscription services (CPV Code: 79980000). The procurement was conducted using a direct procurement method through single tender action (below threshold). The contract, valued at £67,523, commenced on 1st April 2024 and will continue until 31st March 2026, with an option to extend for an additional year. Relevant parties include the buyer, CMA, located in London, England, and the supplier, RELX (UK) Limited trading as LexisNexis, based in London, UK.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in providing subscription or news reporting services, particularly those targeting governmental or institutional clients. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete in this sector. Winning such a contract can enhance the company's portfolio, increase market visibility, and potentially lead to more significant business opportunities with similar institutions.

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Notice Title

News Reporting Service (MLex)

Notice Description

Provision of a 2 year contract with the option to extend for a further 1 year period, through which CMA staff can access and make use of information available in the proprietary MLEX service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65ea76da-a98e-49a1-8023-fb0e8ccae76c
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


CPV Codes

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£67,523 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£67,523 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 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
COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@cma.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

RELX (UK) LIMITED TRADING AS LEXISNEXIS

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