Award

Online Legal Resources Framework Agreement

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE.

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

13 Dec 2019 at 10:09

Tender

29 Jul 2019 at 13:00

Planning

29 Nov 2018 at 15:21

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has completed the procurement process for the "Online Legal Resources Framework Agreement," which falls under the services industry category focused on legal publications. This process was initiated via an open procurement method, with an award value of £32,400,000. The procurement stage has reached its award phase, and the contract, which spans from 1st April 2020 to 31st March 2024, covers a range of legal information, including case law and legislation, available in multiple formats. The tender period concluded on 29th August 2019.

This framework presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in legal publications and information services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) may find it advantageous to participate in future call-off contracts. Vendors capable of supplying comprehensive legal resources, including digital content, case law access, and commentary publications, will be well-positioned to compete in this market. The Ministry’s emphasis on a diversified approach to sourcing indicates that various suppliers can engage effectively to meet specific legal resource requirements.

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Notice Title

Online Legal Resources Framework Agreement

Notice Description

The Ministry of Justice and other participating departments require access to a comprehensive range of legal information, including legislation, case law, commentary and current awareness. This information is required in a variety of formations including online, print and eBook. This online legal resources framework is divided into 2 lots. Lot 1: JLIS specific requirements (based on number of users); Lot 2: GLD specific requirements (based on number of licences needed). The following online content from across the range of legal publishers is available via the framework; - legislation - original and consolidated, - case law, law reports and transcripts - including archives back to 13th century, - current awareness services which enable judges to keep up to date with changes to the law, - journals, - commentary - textbooks and loose-leaf - current editions and supplements, - practice area tools. Additional information: Attached document includes the Specification and the tender response form. Individual call off contracts will be published on Contracts Finder as they are let.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5610d3ce-317a-4e66-ad29-360ed2228685
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

22000000 - Printed matter and related products

22120000 - Publications

22200000 - Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines

72320000 - Database services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£32,400,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£32,400,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Dec 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Aug 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
21 Dec 2018Expired
Award Date
15 Nov 20196 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2024 4-5 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
MINISTRY OF JUSTICE.
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 4AP
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
8
Supplier Names

BLOOMSBURY PUBLISHING

ELECTRONIC IMMIGRATION NETWORK

JUSTIS PUBLISHING

PROQUEST

RELX (UK) LIMITED TRADING AS LEXISNEXIS

THE CHANCELLOR MASTERS AND SCHOLARS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD

THE INCORPORATED COUNCIL OF LAW REPORTING FOR ENGLAND AND WALES

THOMSON REUTERS

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