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Practical Law access for non-lawyers

COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY

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28 Jan 2021 at 17:10

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process, managed by the Competition and Markets Authority, pertains to the contract titled "Practical Law access for non-lawyers". This contract falls under the industry category of business services, particularly legal services and e-learning. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action, valued at £45,000, primarily for the provision of log-ins to the Practical Law database for non-legal personnel. The tender period concluded on 25th March 2020, and the contract was active from 1st April 2020 until 31st March 2022, with the award officially published on 28th January 2021. The delivery of services was designated for locations within the United Kingdom.

This procurement opportunity enables businesses that can provide legal e-learning services or similar offerings to engage effectively, particularly those that cater to non-legal professionals. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-positioned to compete for such contracts, especially those specialising in digital services or innovative legal technologies. This contract not only contributes to business growth for those involved but also offers a pathway for organisations to expand their service portfolios within the legal education sector.

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Notice Title

Practical Law access for non-lawyers

Notice Description

Provision of log-ins to Practical Law database for non-lawyers above the number of log-ins provided by LION.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fac6036b-6f67-4d73-a0a5-77d627be181f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/527a13ba-a25f-4fd7-87ae-e86e320ac3cc
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
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20205 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2022 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
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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 (PROFESSIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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