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Lexis Trading Standards MIDD5053

MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL

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25 Apr 2025 at 14:59

Summary of the contracting process

Middlesbrough Council has concluded a procurement process titled "Lexis Trading Standards MIDD5053," which pertains to the acquisition of software associated with online legislation and related services. The procurement falls under the industry category of services, specifically targeting IT services, software packages, and information systems. This contract was executed using a direct procurement method under the legal basis of UK legislation 2023/54. The procurement was finalized as of 25th April 2025, with the contract period commencing on 18th March 2025 and concluding on 17th March 2028. This contract does not exceed the threshold for competitiveness and is specifically aligned with the needs of the sub-central government, located in Middlesbrough, UK.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses within the IT and legal technology sectors, particularly those specializing in trading standards and legal compliance software. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like LexisNexis, which has been awarded this contract, are well-positioned to leverage their expertise in these areas. Companies providing innovative solutions in software development, consulting, and support for public sector law and compliance can find substantial growth opportunities here. This procurement demonstrates an avenue for business expansion by supplying technology services to government authorities, particularly those focusing on legal and legislative requirements.

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Notice Title

Lexis Trading Standards MIDD5053

Notice Description

Software in connection with Online legislation, law reports, case law, books, commentary and alerts related to Trading Standards work.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0507db
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017118-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£31,399 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
18 Mar 2025 - 17 Mar 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@middlesbrough.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MIDDLESBROUGH
Postcode
TS1 9FT
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Middlesbrough
Electoral Ward
Newport
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEXISNEXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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