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Legal Library Materials and Associated Services

Braintree District Council

This public procurement record has 7 releases in its history.

Award

01 Apr 2026 at 12:14

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

17 Feb 2026 at 11:33

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

06 Jan 2026 at 10:59

UK4 - Tender Notice
TenderUpdate

15 Dec 2025 at 13:46

UK4 - Tender Notice
TenderUpdate

12 Dec 2025 at 17:57

UK4 - Tender Notice
TenderUpdate

11 Dec 2025 at 11:41

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

10 Dec 2025 at 19:05

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Braintree District Council is leading a framework agreement for Legal Library Materials and Associated Services, effective from 1 April 2026 until 31 March 2030. This framework supports 26 local authorities within the United Kingdom, including Braintree District, Essex County, and Colchester City, amongst others. The procurement process utilised an open procedure covered by the GPA, with the award criteria weighted at 60% for price, 30% for technical aspects, and 10% for social value. The legal framework aims to provide printed materials, software packages, and legal services across various regions, including UKH, UKI, and others. The total contract value is estimated at £2,400,000 gross.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in publishing, legal services, and software systems. Large-scale enterprises, as well as SMEs adept in legal documentation and information services, will find competitive advantages. As the framework agreement includes the option for direct awards without reopening competition, businesses experienced in delivering high-quality, price-efficient services may leverage this stability to expand their client base and strengthen their presence in public sector markets. Engaging with 26 local authorities opens doors for growth, facilitating wider resource distribution and service provision within the legal industry across the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal Library Materials and Associated Services

Notice Description

Framework to support 26 Local Authorities to provide legal service provision and commentary titles This is a closed framework running from 1 April 2026 - 31 March 2030 Contracting authorities that may use the framework Basildon Borough Council Braintree District Council Brentwood Borough Council Broxbourne Borough Council Castle Point Borough Council Chelmsford City Council Colchester City Council East Hertfordshire District Council Epping Forest District Council Essex County Council Harlow District Council Hertfordshire County Council Hertsmere Borough Council Lee Valley Regional Park Authority Maldon District Council North Hertfordshire District Council Rochford District Council Southend-on-Sea City Council Suffolk County Council St Albans City & District Council Tendring District Council Three Rivers District Council Uttlesford District Council Watford Borough Council Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council 3C Shared Services (comprising Cambridge City Council, Huntingdonshire District Council, and South Cambridgeshire District Council ) A breakdown of the specific Quality criteria used for the framework can be found in the Tender Notice. Award criteria Price - 60% Technical - 30% Social value - 10%

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f33f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030308-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

48 - Software package and information systems

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

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

CPV Codes

22100000 - Printed books, brochures and leaflets

22200000 - Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72260000 - Software-related services

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20266 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
2029-06-01

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Braintree District Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRAINTREE
Postcode
CM7 9HB
Postcode Area
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
TLH East (England), TLI London
Local Authority
Braintree
Electoral Ward
Bocking South
Westminster Constituency
Braintree

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RELX (UK) Limited t/a LexisNexis

Further Information

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