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Westlaw

NATURAL RESOURCES WALES

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05 Feb 2026 at 07:37

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process is for Natural Resources Wales, a central government public authority operating under Welsh devolved regulations. The procurement is titled "Westlaw," focusing on legal advisory and information services. The location for the procurement is the United Kingdom, specifically within the UKL region. The procurement stage is complete as of 5th February 2026, with the contract period set to begin on 1st March 2026 and conclude on 28th February 2027. This direct procurement was conducted below the threshold without competition and involved a total contract value of £48,510 gross.

This procurement presents an opportunity for suppliers in the legal information services industry, particularly those specialising in comprehensive legislative archives and case law, to strengthen their market position. The contract was awarded to Thomson Reuters t/a Westlaw, indicating that large-scale suppliers capable of providing proprietary legal resources are well-suited to compete in similar future opportunities. Building relationships with public authorities like Natural Resources Wales could be beneficial for businesses aiming to expand their governmental contract portfolios.

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Notice Title

Westlaw

Notice Description

Westlaw is used by legal professionals and practitioners as it offers a comprehensive content and archive of legislation and case law. It also contains a list of sources that are proprietary and therefore only available from Westlaw and are essential to ensuring that the legal team can advise NRW

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064787
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010232-2026
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

79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£40,425 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2027 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
NATURAL RESOURCES WALES
Contact Name
Emma L Brown
Contact Email
procurement@cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 3NQ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THOMSON REUTERS T/A WESTLAW

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