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Thomson Reuters

SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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01 Apr 2025 at 14:04

Summary of the contracting process

South Staffordshire District Council has successfully awarded a contract to THOMSON REUTERS (PROFESSIONAL) UK LIMITED for the provision of information and services software aimed at supporting SSDC’s Legal and Governance department. The procurement process, classified under sub-central government public authority, was completed using a direct procurement method below the threshold, without competition. The contract, which falls under the industry category of Software package and information systems, was signed on 21 March 2025 and commenced on 1 April 2025, with an end date of 31 March 2027. The location of contract delivery spans various regions across the United Kingdom.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in software development and information systems, particularly those with prior experience in the public sector or legal software solutions. Considering the nature of the direct procurement method used, it suggests a preference for established, large-scale suppliers to meet specific requirements without extensive competition. Enterprises focusing on delivering customisable and robust software solutions that support governance and legal functions would be well-suited to compete in such contracts. This tender signifies a substantial growth opportunity due to the comprehensive regional reach and specialised service demand.

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Notice Title

Thomson Reuters

Notice Description

Information and services software for SSDC Legal and Governance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fb73
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012309-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£36,581 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@sstaffs.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CODSALL
Postcode
WV8 1PX
Post Town
Wolverhampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Staffordshire
Electoral Ward
Codsall
Westminster Constituency
Kingswinford and South Staffordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THOMSON REUTERS (PROFESSIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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