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LexisNexis Database Subscription 2025-28

LONDON METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY

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18 Jul 2025 at 15:04

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the LexisNexis Database Subscription 2025-28, managed by the London Metropolitan University, has reached the award stage. The process, classified under the services industry category, involves a direct award procurement method due to the proprietary nature of the LexisNexis legal information service. This subscription renewal will ensure access to essential legal resources until September 2028, crucial for supporting multiple qualifying Law degree courses at the university. The total contract sum is valued at £405,600 gross and kicks off on 15th September 2025, concluding on 14th September 2028. The university is located in London (N7 8DB), and the awarded contract is set to be signed by 1st August 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in providing unique, proprietary services or platforms like LexisNexis, applicable especially to large-scale suppliers able to offer exclusive services due to intellectual property rights. Companies specialising in legal resource provision or educational support services, especially those with capabilities in electronic databases and libraries, would find particular interest in such contracts. This not only assures a consistent revenue stream for the businesses catering to the educational sector but also strengthens their market presence with prestigious institutions like London Metropolitan University.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LexisNexis Database Subscription 2025-28

Notice Description

Renewal of the library-managed subscription to the LexisNexis legal information service (branded as 'Lexis+') for a period of three years until September 2028. LexisNexis is a proprietary legal information and research platform which provides access to legal cases, law reports, legislation, journals and ebooks across most areas of legal practice. Access to this service is required to ensure continued delivery and external validation of multiple qualifying Law degree courses.

Procurement Information

The LexisNexis database is a proprietary product with no direct substitutes and is only available for subscription purchase direct from the supplier. A large proportion of the content on the platform is the intellectual property of LexisNexis due to the company's ownership of key legal publisher imprints.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056258
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041405-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
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

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£338,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
14 Sep 2025 - 14 Sep 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
strategic-procurement@londonmet.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N7 8DB
Post Town
North London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Arsenal
Westminster Constituency
Islington North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RELX (UK) LIMITED T/A LEXISNEXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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