Award

Provision of Legal On-Line Research

CROWN OFFICE AND PROCURATOR FISCAL SERVICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

08 Apr 2021 at 13:16

Award

17 Mar 2021 at 11:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) on behalf of the Legal Information Network for Scotland (LINETS), is for the provision of Legal On-Line Research services. The procurement is classified under public law and order services, with a total contract value of £1,960,687, which was signed on 24th February 2021. This process was conducted through a limited procurement method, with the contract awarded to Thomson Reuters. The procurement stage is complete, and the delivery location for services is within the UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in legal research technology and online law resources, given the unique position of Thomson Reuters in the marketplace with their exclusive products. Businesses that can offer innovative solutions or enhancements in legal information services would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders, especially those that address the distinct needs within the public law sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of Legal On-Line Research

Notice Description

This is a voluntary ex ante transparency (VEAT) notice. The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) on behalf of Legal Information Network for Scotland (LINETS) have entered into a contract with Thomson Reuters. This is for access for up to 1800 licenses to Westlaw UK. This is a vast library of consolidated primary and secondary law combined with expert guidance.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a voluntary ex ante transparency (VEAT) notice. The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) on behalf of Legal Information Network for Scotland (LINETS) have entered into a contract with Thomson Reuters. This is for access for up to 1800 licenses to Westlaw UK. This is a vast library of consolidated primary and secondary law combined with expert guidance. These products are either solely owned or held under licence by Thomson Reuters and not available elsewhere in the marketplace.

Procurement Information

Under Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 33(b) (ii)competition is absent for technical reasons. These products are either solely owned or held under licence by Thomson Reuters and not available elsewhere in the marketplace. Thomson Reuters do not offer out their online products to other companies.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-029c82
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007253-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75230000 - Justice services

75242000 - Public law and order services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,960,687 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CROWN OFFICE AND PROCURATOR FISCAL SERVICE
Contact Name
Katherine Brown
Contact Email
katherine.brown@copfs.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7776962892

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1LA
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THOMSON REUTERS

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