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Lexis + AI

THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

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03 Jun 2025 at 09:01

Summary of the contracting process

The North Yorkshire Council has awarded a contract titled "Lexis + AI", aimed at enhancing legal research through cloud-based AI software. The procurement falls under the industry category of software packages and information systems and is located in Northallerton, United Kingdom. The award, tagged as complete, signifies the conclusion of the procurement process which commenced with the signing date of 23 April 2025 and will run until 23 April 2026. The procurement method utilised was direct, below threshold and without competition, aligning with UK legal frameworks. The value of the contract stands at £30,960 with a potential 12-month renewal.

Businesses specialising in the development and provision of advanced software solutions, particularly those with experience in legal technology, would find this contract a fertile ground for growth. This tender serves as an opportunity for entities capable of delivering efficient legal AI tools to engage with a public authority, like The North Yorkshire Council. Large suppliers such as RELX (UK) LIMITED, already engaged, demonstrate the council's preference for established expertise in legal AI solutions, offering a clear path for scalability and innovation in legal research processes.

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Notice Title

Lexis + AI

Notice Description

The contract is for Legal AI software (cloud based) that will enable our lawyers to conduct legal research more efficiently and to apply their legal knowledge and expertise to filter the results.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052b41
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029390-2025
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
£30,960 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
23 Apr 2025 - 23 Apr 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@northyorks.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01609 533450

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHALLERTON
Postcode
DL7 8AD
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE22 North Yorkshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
North Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
Romanby
Westminster Constituency
Richmond and Northallerton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RELX (UK

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