Award

On line and Print Law Library Services

HARLOW DISTRICT COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

25 Apr 2022 at 10:56

Tender

04 Oct 2021 at 11:04

Summary of the contracting process

The Harlow District Council is currently engaged in a public procurement process for "On line and Print Law Library Services," classified under the industry category of legal advisory and information services. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender is currently active. Interested parties should submit their bids electronically by 12 November 2021, with the evaluation criteria focusing on quality (40%) and price (60%). The contract is valued at £1,250,000 and aims to support members of the Public Law Partnership with a comprehensive range of legal research services across the East of England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in legal research and advisory services, particularly those that can provide comprehensive online and print resources tailored to public sector needs. Suppliers that offer innovative solutions, extensive legal materials, and effective training for users would be particularly well-suited to compete. The framework agreement may allow for up to three successful suppliers, which creates a competitive landscape for both experienced firms and smaller enterprises looking to expand their client base within the public sector.

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Notice Title

On line and Print Law Library Services

Notice Description

Framework for the provision of on line and print law library legal research services for the members of the Public Law Partnership https://www.publiclawpartnership.co.uk/community/partners/

Lot Information

Lot 1

Framework which members of the Public law Partnership may call upon, as required by the member of the PLP Partnership on a case by case basis: . Services Sought a. Provision of on line fully consolidated legislation, case law coverage, journals, EU law, current awareness articles, bulletins, alerts, and access to a number of leading titles, to include an Index of Legal Terms and Statutory Annotations. b. Access to text books and looseleafs, (hard copies and on-line) including up-to-the minute alerting, rapid reporting of cases and authoritative commentary in key areas for public sector lawyers. c. Access to maintained resources to include e.g. practice notes, standard forms/documents/precedents; standard clauses and drafting notes. d. Free of charge and unlimited in time on line training for all users of all on line research products. In addition the PLP Board anticipate the inclusion of value add offerings including and not limited to the following: a. Support in the production of PLP monthly newsletter in terms of branding and content, such as case law updates and interesting articles on relevant subject matters; b. Support and sponsorship of training events/ law students and NQ's; c. website links, d. free of charge licences for non- fee earning support staff and e. Other creative responses to support the PLP Partnership f. Easy access use and management statistics https://www.publiclawpartnership.co.uk/community/partners/

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02e76f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010576-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£1,250,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,045,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20223 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
HARLOW DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Julie Galvin
Contact Email
admin.legal@harlow.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1279446655

Buyer Location

Locality
HARLOW ESSEX
Postcode
CM20 1WG
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH35 West Essex
Delivery Location
TLH East (England)

Local Authority
Harlow
Electoral Ward
Little Parndon & Town Centre
Westminster Constituency
Harlow

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THOMSON REUTERS

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