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Licences for AI legal research tools with Lexis Nexis

OFGEM

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05 Nov 2025 at 13:58

Summary of the contracting process

Ofgem, a public authority operating under the sub-central government, has completed a procurement process titled "Licences for AI legal research tools with Lexis Nexis." The procurement, classified under IT services and conducted without competition as a below-threshold direct award, focused on acquiring licenses for AI legal research tools. The procurement pertains to services provided by RELX (UK) Limited trading as Lexis Nexis, located in London. This process officially concluded on 5th November 2025, following the contract signing on 3rd October 2025, with the contract set to be active until 2nd October 2026, offering an additional 12-month renewal option.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in AI-driven legal and IT solutions. Companies involved in software development, consulting, and support services are ideally positioned to benefit from similar future procurement opportunities in the public sector. Engaging in such tenders can help these businesses expand their reach within the UK by aligning with prominent authorities like Ofgem to further their service offerings and reinforce their expertise in providing sophisticated legal tech solutions.

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Notice Title

Licences for AI legal research tools with Lexis Nexis

Notice Description

Ofgem is looking for a new tool to aid the preparation of legal advice. The AI legal research tool (LexisNexis+) allows lawyers to conduct legal research using an AI. The AI has access to a database of case law and peer reviewed legal publications. The LexisNexis+ AI will be used to aid such preparation within the Ofgem Office of the General Counsel.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05db02
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071281-2025
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

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


CPV Codes

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
£35,100 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
2 Oct 2025 - 2 Oct 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
OFGEM
Contact Name
Kay Meehan
Contact Email
procurement2@ofgem.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RELX (UK) LIMITED TRADING AS LEXIS NEXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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