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Subscription Agreement for Legal Online Services (Practical Law & Westlaw)

MERSEYTRAVEL

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11 Nov 2025 at 07:38

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by Merseytravel, a sub-central government public authority based in Liverpool, United Kingdom. The contract pertains to a "Subscription Agreement for Legal Online Services (Practical Law & Westlaw)," which falls under the services category, specifically in legal advisory and software package information systems. This direct procurement was completed without competition, owing to a below-threshold status. The contract, beginning on 10th November 2025 and ending on 31st December 2027, was awarded to THOMSON REUTERS (PROFESSIONAL) UK LIMITED, headquartered in London. The award, which was finalized on 11th November 2025, covers regions within the UK, particularly UKD7 (North West England).

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in legal information services and software packages, particularly those providing online subscription models. Large-scale enterprises with capabilities in legal systems and software, like Thomson Reuters, are well-poised to compete gracefully, especially within frameworks that require minimal tender competition. Such contracts offer these businesses the potential to expand their services regionally and enhance their portfolio in providing specialised legal advisory solutions. The structured timeline and defined scope also present an opportunity for consistency in service delivery and long-term business engagement.

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Notice Title

Subscription Agreement for Legal Online Services (Practical Law & Westlaw)

Notice Description

Subscription to Practical Law & Westlaw. Discounted subscription offered to members of the North West Legal Consortium.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05de2b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072592-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£39,188 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Nov 20256 months ago
Contract Period
10 Nov 2025 - 31 Dec 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MERSEYTRAVEL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1BP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THOMSON REUTERS (PROFESSIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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