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Provision of Subscription to Practical Law Legal Database

NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE

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16 Dec 2025 at 09:39

Summary of the contracting process

The National Oceanography Centre in Southampton, a public authority within the sub-central government, has completed the procurement process for the provision of a subscription to the Practical Law legal database, provided by Thomson Reuters (Professional) UK Limited. The process was initiated through a direct procurement method, below the threshold and without competition, emphasising the specialised nature of the requirement. The successful contract was signed on the 1st of December 2025 and is valued at £33,686 GBP. The services rendered are classified under the "Subscription services" category, relevant to the legal and governance needs of the Centre, extending until the 30th of November 2026. The official notice regarding this contract was published on the 16th of December 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in legal databases and subscription services, especially those able to meet specific technical and operational requirements. Although competition was not a factor in this procurement, it highlights the demand for highly customised service offerings. Companies with expertise in developing or maintaining professional legal databases can potentially engage in similar future opportunities. Business growth can be fostered by establishing partnerships within public sector entities and ensuring technical capabilities align closely with niche requirements, as demonstrated by Thomson Reuters. Such collaborations can lead to sustained business development and increased market presence within specialised sectors.

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Notice Title

Provision of Subscription to Practical Law Legal Database

Notice Description

The NOC required access to Practical Law, a legal database provided by Thomson Reuters, for the Legal & Governance team. This supplier was chosen because Practical Law is only available through Thomson Reuters and best meets the team's technical and operational needs.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f63e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083131-2025
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

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£33,686 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 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
NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
noc_tenders@noc.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO14 3ZH
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Bargate
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THOMSON REUTERS (PROFESSIONAL

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